Piedmont is a wonderful and rich region from every point of view: it is rich in art, history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, tradition.

But above all, it is rich in food and wine delicacies!

Just think of the exquisite risottos that can be cooked with Vercelli rice, with hazelnuts, with truffles...

But Piedmont will also amaze you with the very fine wines that can be tasted in its areas, some of which you will surely have already heard of. Here are the 5 Piedmontese wines that we recommend:

1. Gattinara. A very famous wine and the pride of the small town of Gattinara, so much so that in September the Grape Festival is held, in which the inhabitants celebrate by toasting with glasses full of this wine.

2. Barolo. This red certainly needs no introduction. An aging wine that everyone envies us, also known as "the king of wine and the wine of kings" because it was appreciated by Carlo Alberto di Savoia and used for the toast of the unification of Italy by King Vittorio Emanuele and Camillo Benso. Trust me, sipping a glass will understand why.

3. Roero. Another controlled and guaranteed designation of origin (DOCG), produced in the province of Cuneo. Thanks to the very sandy soil of marine origin, the wine acquires aromatic notes that make it softer and more drinkable than other reds produced nearby.

4. Dolcetto. A red with a ruby ​​color, which smells of cherries and bitter almonds, very appreciable in all its variations, such as Dolcetto D'Alba or Dolcetto di Dogliano.

5. Erbaluce. The only white on the list, Erbaluce is a very refined wine that takes its name from the surprising brightness of the grapes with which it is produced, which in the morning reflect splendid yellow-gold shades.

If you are a curious person, we suggest you take a tour of some local wineries, to discover the fascinating secrets that lie behind the production of these excellent wines.

AMY B&B is the best stop to visit the whole area and organize food and wine excursions in Piedmont!

Of course, there will be no shortage of tastings...enjoy your tasting!