Exclusive Seaside Estate With Private BeachN°001
Italy (other), Italy
Private PoolSpa
From $55,041 per night
Piedmont is northern Italy's refined corner of Alpine peaks, vineyard hills and elegant Turin. Renting a luxury villa here places you among Barolo cellars, white-truffle towns and serene lakes, with the space, privacy and concierge ease that hotels rarely match for discerning travellers.
- Vineyard estates and country villas across the Langhe and Monferrato hills
- Elegant Turin, with its arcades, cafes and the Italian Job rooftop track at the Lingotto
- White-truffle season around Alba and renowned Nebbiolo cellars
- Tranquil Lake Orta and the island of Isola San Giulio
- Winter skiing on the Via Lattea and summer in the southern Alps
Known forBarolo and Barbaresco wines, Alba white truffles, Turin and the Slow Food movement
Best time to visitSeptember to November for the harvest and truffle season; June to August for lakes and hills
Nearest airportTurin Airport (TRN); Milan Malpensa (MXP) also serves the region
Ideal forWine lovers, gastronomes, couples and multi-generational groups
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148homes available
1–18bedrooms
up to 36guests
79with a pool
Events not to miss in Piedmont
- Late April to early May
Vinum
Alba's great spring wine fair pours Barolo, Barbaresco and the wider region's cellars across the old town, a fine primer before visits to the estates themselves.
- Early September
Palio di Asti
Italy's oldest recorded bareback horse race thunders around Asti's Piazza Alfieri after a thousand-strong medieval procession through the city.
- September
Douja d'Or
Asti's historic wine festival fills courtyards and palazzi with tastings and food pairings just as the harvest begins in the surrounding hills.
- October to early December
Alba International White Truffle Fair
The world's most famous truffle market draws chefs and gourmets to Alba every autumn weekend, with auctions, tastings and the scent of tartufo bianco everywhere.
Piedmont through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Vine budburst and quiet cellar doors
The Langhe hills green up, hazelnut orchards blossom and winemakers have time to talk, a lovely season for unhurried tastings from a countryside villa.
- Summer (June – August)
Hilltop villages and alpine escapes
Long evenings suit terrace dinners among the vines, with the cool of the Alps and Lake Orta within easy reach when the plains warm up.
- Autumn (September – November)
Harvest, truffles and golden vineyards
The Langhe's signature season: grape harvest, white truffles in Alba and hills turning amber and red. Book villas early, this is Piedmont's proudest moment.
- Winter (December – February)
Barolo by the fireside
Misty vineyards, hearty tajarin and agnolotti, and skiing in the Via Lattea a couple of hours away make winter a contemplative, gastronomic time to visit.
The Area
Piedmont (Piemonte) sits in Italy's north-west, framed by Alpine giants such as Monviso and Monte Rosa and softened by the rolling Langhe and Monferrato hills, now a UNESCO wine landscape. The Po plain stretches east, while the gentler Apennines rise to the south. Its capital, Turin, is a graceful baroque city of porticoed avenues, grand piazzas and historic cafes, home to the Lingotto building whose rooftop test track featured in The Italian Job. Less travelled than Tuscany, the region rewards those who linger, offering a quieter, more authentic Italy where tradition and refinement run deep.
Where to Stay
Our curated collection of luxury villas in Piedmont spans restored farmhouses, contemporary hilltop retreats and gracious country estates. The Langhe, around Alba, Barolo and Barbaresco, suits wine lovers who want vineyard views and cellar visits at the doorstep. Monferrato offers rolling, peaceful countryside dotted with castles and hamlets. For lakeside calm, base yourself near Lake Orta, away from the crowds of the larger lakes. Turin appeals to those who prefer city elegance and culture. Many homes feature private pools, landscaped gardens and panoramic terraces, with concierge support arranging tastings, chefs and transfers.
Things to Do
Piedmont is built for unhurried discovery. Tour the cellars of Barolo and Barbaresco, then join a guided white-truffle hunt in the woods near Alba in autumn. Explore Turin's museums, the Egyptian collection and royal residences, or take an afternoon at quiet Lake Orta and the monastic island of Isola San Giulio. In winter, ski the linked pistes of the Via Lattea, the Milky Way, near Sestriere. Throughout the year, local food festivals, market towns and the birthplace of the Slow Food movement make gastronomy a constant pleasure.
Dining and Wine
Piedmont's kitchen is among Italy's most celebrated, with recipes handed down over generations. Expect rich, savoury cooking: vitello tonnato, hand-cut raw beef, tajarin pasta and, in season, shavings of Alba white truffle. Bagna cauda, a warm anchovy and garlic dip kept bubbling at the table, is a winter ritual whose name means hot bath. The wines are legendary, from powerful Nebbiolo-based Barolo and Barbaresco to everyday Barbera and sparkling Asti. A tasting paired with local cheeses and cured meats is the ideal introduction, easily arranged through your villa concierge.
When to Visit
Autumn is Piedmont at its most evocative, when September to November brings the grape harvest, the white-truffle fair at Alba and mist settling over the vines. Late spring and summer suit lake days, hillside walks and outdoor dining, with warm but rarely oppressive weather. Winter draws skiers to the western Alps and lovers of cosy, truffle-rich cooking. Each season has its own character, so choose by appetite, whether that is wine, mountains, water or the quiet beauty of the countryside.