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Piedmont
On-Line : a tourist guide to the regions of Langhe,
Roero and Monferrato that evokes the character of the
region well.
Piedmont
a la Carte : our own culinary guide, presenting
what we believe to be the best restaurants the area
has to offer.
Province
of Asti : a guide to the province that emphasises
its history, with some good practical information.
Getting
There : Flights, Trains and Car Rental.
City
of Turin : Turin's official site, not quite up to
Milan's high standard, but with some useful airport
information.
2006
Turin Winter Olympics : the official site of the
2006 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Turin. This
is the event that will put Piedmont and its ski resorts
squarely on the map.
Ski
Resorts : a detailed guide to the ski resorts of
Piedmont and the Aosta Valley, with current snow reports
(except in the Summer!). Most of these resorts are easily
reached on a day trip from the wine region south of
the Po.
Genoa
Home Page : another gateway to the region, with
a useful transport link.
Piedmont
Wine Guide : an excellent site with the following
information :
Viticulture - wine production statistics
Wine History of Piedmont - including the main social
and political events
Grapes - a guide to the various varieties
Regional Enotecas - addresses, opening times, and how
to find them
Wine Museums - addresses, opening times, and how to
find them
Wineries - addresses, opening times, and how to find
them
Michele
Chiarlo : uncork the secrets of this successful
Barbera d'Asti winemaker.
DOC
Wines of Piedmont : comprehensive facts and figures
on 37 of Piedmont's best wines.
Piedmont
Wine Company : you've read about them, now it's
time to try them - the Piedmont Wine Company brings
you some of the finest wines from the region.
Jewish
History of Piedmont : find out why the region has
a unique significance in Jewish life.
Italian
Culinary Institue for Foreigners : learn the art
of traditional and contemporary Italian cooking from
genuine masters.
The
Palio of Asti takes place every September: not as
well known internationally as the Palio of Siena, but
the Asti Palio, which started in the year 1275, is even
is more ancient than Siena's, which started in 1292.
It's also equally spectacular, and just as popular locally.
The previous link is to a site in Italian only: get
the date from there, and for a schedule of events in
English see the 'Program' link here.
Golf
courses of Piedmont: this site has them all, with
a clickable map - but note that golf courses are missing
from the very best wine areas. It's the ultimate Piedmont
golf resource.
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