Alba Italy

Photo courtesy of the Barolo and Beyond Tour



Alba Italy is right in the heart of the Langhe region, the most famous of the Piedmont wine regions and perhaps Italy's premier wine region. Certainly its most beautiful.

Alba is not only beautiful it is a superb place to eat and is known as the gourmet capital of Piedmont. In particular famous for its white truffles,

This is the city of a hundred medieval towers, many no longer exist but the old town centre is still a beautifully preserved and historic Piedmont town, with a great atmosphere.

Strolling the streets and Piazzas of Alba on a Sunday afternoon with the family in tow and a gelato in hand is one of life's great pleasures. Particularly when it follows on from a hearty lunch of rabbit, polenta, agnolotti and a robust bottle of Barbera.

September and October are two of the best months to visit. The vineyards around town are at their most beautiful, all russets and gold and the truffle festival is in full swing.

The truffle festival goes on every weekend for about a month. It starts off with the White Night which is a night long celebration of music, dancing and of course, this being Italy, eating.

There is so much to see around Alba, lovely little towns, beautiful scenery and of course the vineyards, up and down the hills and valleys they flow in gorgeous colour.

The best way to explore is on foot or by bicycle but failing that a car is essential. If you would prefer an organized tour why not visit our Piedmont tours page.

Where to Stay in Alba

Alba or one of the nearby villages like Neive (voted one of the loveliest villages in Italy) are ideal.

If you need a hotel in this area then I have no hesitation in recommending the La Villa Hotel - voted one of the top three hotels in Italy.

The other brilliant choice in the Langhe is the Corte Gondina. A quite delightful and beautifully restored villa set in some of the loveliest countryside in Italy.

I cannot recommend enough a visit to Alba Italy. Spend as long as possible exploring this magical region of Italy. It really is a tonic for the soul.


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