Romantic Escape in Piedmont

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Tourism for Two  Piedmont is made for lovers. Its lush green fields are surrounded by an amphitheater of mountains, which are capped with snow from autumn until late spring. The region is also the home of the Slow Food movement and throughout the year there are tasty food festivals across the region.

Tourism for Two Piedmont's greatest treasure is its wonderful cuisine. This is the place for long lunches and evening meals under the stars in summer or by a cozy log fire in winter. Piedmont is also home to some of the world's best wines. Add some fizz to your affair in Asti, the sparkling wine capital of Italy. Then toast your love in picturesque Barolo set in the seductively rolling hills of the Langhe in southern Piedmont. It's the home of the famous red Barolo wine known as the King of Kings. The Langhe's main town, Alba, is perfect for strolling around and savoring the local pasta, 'plin'. Its main street is lined with mouth-watering food shops. It has medieval towers and a pink brick cathedral. Buy a picnic for two and head out into the hills Renaissance houses, churches and palazzos surround the castle in the hilltop town of Saluzzo that sits below Monte Monviso, where scholars believe Hannibal crossed the Alps.

Walk hand in hand Find the perfect place to be alone in the remote and isolated valleys which are dotted wildflowers in late spring and summer. Or stroll through the vineyards and forests of the Langhe in autumn when the leaves turn a bright passionate red. The Romantic Meal Piedmont's restaurants are among the best in northern Italy and could be arguably the main reason to visit Piedmont. Eat white truffles shaved on pasta, followed by a dish of veal, the local specialty, and finish the meal with 'bonet', a custard made with cocoa, amaretto and coffee. Do not miss a wine tour and join a cooking class to learn how to prepare the local recipes.

Get in the Mood  Take a trip to elegant Turin, which is another gourmet paradise with fabulous cafes. The city produces top-class chocolate - the perfect aphrodisiac - and is the home of the chocolate bar.

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