Top-5 Langhe properties

Let’s talk about some of the best towns in Piedmont, Italy.
This is not only the region with the best wines in Italy, but it features some picturesque towns. We put up a selection of 5 places you’ll absolutely love. The towns on this list are specifically in the area around the larger town of Alba which is called Langhe.

Barolo

Yes – this is a wine. But it’s also a town — a very small one, with magnificent views of the vineyards and it has a couple of places to drink the wine of the same name. It’s a wee village that you’ll be able to wander around in an hour or so. However it’s an excellent place to linger, drink some wine, have a bite to eat and take in the views. There is actually a castle here — Castello Falletti — which houses a museum on the town. It also is home to the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo which you’ll find in the basement of the castle, with a large collection of local wines. Barolo is one of the best towns in the Langhe to live and explore the surroundings.

Roddi

This is one of those delightful towns that doesn’t seem to attract a lot of tourists. So as you walk around, you’ll really get that local vibe making it one of the best towns in Piedmont. There seem to be a lot of castles in this area and Roddi is no exception. Castello di Roddi sits up on a hill with some fabulous views and it represents its truffle culture. Some folks actually go hunting for truffles with dogs that are specifically trained to find these fungi in the ground. As a result of Roddi’s truffle culture, you’ll see these wonderful metal pieces of art dedicated to truffle hunting. So you get to enjoy the views of the surrounding Langhe hills, vineyards and mountains and get an authentic truffle recipe!

Monforte

Technically known as Monforte d’Alba, this has to be one of the most beautiful towns in Piedmont. Living here, in the heart of Langhe, is an authentic dream. Monforte has some of the best views of the countryside and beyond to the mountains. It also has sites such as Oratorio di Sant’Agostino and San Bonifacio and the 18th Century Palazzo Scarampi. The bell tower that is part of the Oratorio is another site to check out. There is a wonderful natural amphitheater that is built on the slopes around the palazzo. You can find gorgeous doors, inviting restaurants and colorful buildings.

La Morra

La Morra is one of the more well-known towns in Piedmont. It’s just a short drive from Barolo and does sit firmly in the Barolo growing region. A larger town, with 2600 residents, La Morra has a definite hill town feel as you make your way up and up to the village center. It’s truly one of the most beautiful towns in Piedmont. La Morra has this fantastic square, Piazza Castello, that has awesome views to the surrounding landscape. You can’t miss it. Naturally, there are some other sites that make it one of the best towns in Piedmont. You’ll find Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Torre Campanaria di La Morra and one of my favorites, Chiesa San Martino. There are some excellent wine shops and delicious restaurants. You can’t miss it – living in the Langhe area will be a magnificent experience.

Serralunga

This underrated town is another of the best towns in the Langhe region. Serralunga is another wee village much like Barolo. It has this incredibly well-preserved castle — Castello di Serralunga d’Alba — as its star. You can wander about this charming town and to take in some of the most stunning views in all of Piedmont. The views from Serralunga are some of the best views in Piedmont. If I were you, I’d be sure to put this Piedmont town on your list for a new house.