Dolce Vita Journeys: langue

The Dolce Vita Journeys: Langhe, Piedmont is part of a web and TV series of 30’ minute episodes exploring wine, food and culture around Europe and the Americas. The area in Piedmont called Langhe Roero has given the world the gift of truffles, the Nebbiolo grape, from which Barolo and Barbaresco come from and a dazzling cuisine that is both aristocratic and simple. Among the highlights of this journey are:

the restaurant La Ciau del Tornavento in Treiso sits on top of sprawling vineyards owned by chef Maurilio Garola. The Chef has consistently received one Michelin star for his ground-breaking dishes.

The iconic village of Barolo where the first Barolo was created by the Marchesi Falletti in the middle of the 19th century. A bottle of the first Barolo, “Cannubbio 1859” is on permanent display, while vintages from 1938 on are available to collectors.

Locanda nel Borgo Antico set in an hamlet outside Barolo where Chef Camia prepares his signature traditional classic dishes which have earned him a Michelin star.

In little more than thirty years, the Ceretto brothers created a 300 acres network of small independent estates producing some outstanding labels. They have sponsored major art projects like the Clemente frescos for their restaurant, the Sol Lewitt Chapel among the vineyards and for their winery in the town of Castiglione Falletto they have created their futuristic wine-tasting glass cube.

Three Burlotto sisters run the Castle which their grandfather bought from the first King of Italy. The family restored and maintains the original frescos and furniture. Here cooking lesson in classic Piedmontese dishes are conducted. The winery has some of the oldest vintages in the region dating back from 1850.