Points of interest

High-quality family-owned restaurant, rich seasonal menu with local delicacies.

Authentic local cuisine, highly recommended by our guests.

A 1950s time-travel in front of the old Monchiero–Dogliani station — authentic local cuisine.

Delicious local cuisine with a great view — may close in winter.

A reliable Dogliani restaurant for local dishes.

Cosy osteria-vineria in Dogliani.

A newer spot combining pizzeria, osteria and bar — easy stop for an informal meal.

Excellent Neapolitan-style pizza alongside local dishes.

Tasty pizzas and honest local cuisine.

Simple, honest local cooking with good pizzas.

Friendly local bar — a good stop for a coffee or aperitivo while exploring Alta Langa.

Renato Ratti drew the map of the Barolo crùs. Exceptional Barolo, sold worldwide.

Organic vineyards, outstanding wines, and stunning architecture.

Elegant, high-quality winery.

Stylish producer with an unmistakable name and design — striking tasting room.

Wine bar with a wide selection, cocktails and small bites — recommended for aperitivo.

A great spot for a glass of wine — family-friendly, with a playground nearby.

Organic Barolo producer in Serralunga d'Alba — single-vineyard Lazzarito worth seeking out.

Lovely bakery with a terrace and stunning Alta Langa views.

Great artisan gelato with local ingredients.

Classic ice cream parlour — reliable scoop on a hot day.

Once you've grilled this meat, you won't grill any other.

Local hazelnut and cocoa products at Km0 — production-line visits by appointment.

Full grocery with local products — your go-to for a full restock.

The "Village of Roses" — stunning panoramic views over Alta Langa.

Hilltop village surrounded by vineyards — great views and a solid restaurant scene.

Giant bench with panoramic views over Alta Langa.

Safari park — a summer favourite, especially with kids.

Historic monument paired with a children's playground.

Small country chapel — worth a short detour for the peaceful setting.

The "village of roses" lives up to its name — public rose garden in the centre of Bossolasco, best in late spring.

Wooden sculpture overlooking the Alta Langa valleys — short walk from the village centre.

The "Little Provence of Piedmont" — lavender, helichrysum and aromatic herbs bloom mid-June to mid-July. Four marked walking trails, €2 contribution at peak season.

Hilltop sanctuary reached by an easy walk or short drive — quiet panoramic spot over the Alta Langa woods.

One of the milestone benches of the Big Bench Community Project, on the Hill of the Resistance.

Inaugurated in 2022 with project founder Chris Bangle, on Strada Galli near Cascina Facelli.

Yellow-and-blue bench along the road down from Passo della Bossola — quiet hilltop panorama.

Off the usual tourist routes, in one of the most authentic Alta Langa villages.

Hometown of writer Cesare Pavese — Moscato hills panorama.

The original Big Bench — built by Chris Bangle himself, where the project began.

Easy stop on the way to or from the Dogliani wine villages.

Above one of the most picturesque Barolo villages, with a wraparound vineyard view.

Red bench at the end of the Sentiero del Barolo, reached on foot through the great crus.

19th-century chapel above La Morra repainted by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett — a tiny piece of contemporary art among the vines.

Panoramic terrace over the Barolo crus, in the heart of the village.

Quieter than La Morra — view extends from the Barolo hills to Alta Langa.

Often missed by visitors — sweeping view over the Dolcetto-di-Diano vineyards toward Alba.

The Barolo Castle in the centre of the village — houses the WiMu wine museum and the Corkscrew Museum next door.

UNESCO landmark on a vineyard hill, with the Regional Enoteca and a restaurant.

Striking vertical 14th-century castle dominating the Barolo hills — guided tours available.

Squat round-tower castle at the centre of the village — exterior viewing only, but the borgo around it is worth the wander.

Once a Savoia hunting lodge — now a small hotel and restaurant, but accessible to walkers in the village.

First "sentinel" castle on the Strada del Barolo coming from Alba — hosts a truffle-dog training school.

Neo-Gothic castle on a hill over the Tanaro valley — currently a hotel-restaurant.

The pharmacy nearest to the house, in Bossolasco.

Bike shop — handy if you want to rent or service a bike for the Langhe hills.