Turin
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Discover Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont, meaning 'at the foot of the mountains,' is a northwestern region known for its prestigious wines including Barolo and Barbaresco, the elegant city of Turin, and the stunning Alps. The region is a culinary powerhouse, birthplace of the Slow Food movement, and home to white truffles from Alba.
Piedmont, meaning 'at the foot of the mountains,' is a northwestern region known for its prestigious wines including Barolo and Barbaresco, the elegant city of Turin, and the stunning Alps. The region is a culinary powerhouse, birthplace of the Slow Food movement, and home to white truffles from Alba.
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Turin (TRN)
Torino Porta Nuova, Torino Porta Susa
Turin is well-connected by high-speed rail to Milan (45 min) and Paris (5 hrs). A car is essential for Langhe wine country and Alpine valleys. Regional trains serve Alba, Asti, and lake towns.
September-November for food and wine, December-March for skiing
Mild (12-20°C), occasional rain. Vineyards start greening.
Warm (24-30°C). Turin empties in August as locals head to the Alps or coast.
Cool (10-18°C), foggy. Truffle and harvest season. Prime time for food tourism.
Cold (0-8°C), snowy in mountains. Excellent skiing in the Alps.
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