The Piemonte region

Piemonte, in Italy’s northwest, is renowned for its exquisite wines and culinary treasures. Nizza Monferrato, a gem in the heart of Monferrato, is celebrated for Barbera d’Asti, offering rich flavors and a deep winemaking tradition. Barolo, revered as the "King of Wines," originates from the picturesque Langhe hills, where vineyards blanket the landscape. Alba, famous for its white truffles, is also a hub for premium wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco. Asti, synonymous with the sweet, effervescent Asti Spumante, is a vital part of Piemonte’s diverse viticulture. Together, these areas showcase Piemonte's unparalleled oenological and gastronomic heritage, making it a must-visit region for wine lovers and food enthusiasts.

CITIES & WINE REGIONS

Worth a Visit

• Barolo and Barbaresco within a 20-40 min drive
• A range of small genuine Italian villages such as Acqui Terme, Canelli, and famous city of Alba, Asti and Alessandria. All within 10 to 40 min drive
• Milan, Turin and Genoa within 1H.10min and 1H.30min
• Golf course within 30 min

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Food Region

In the prestigious Michelin Guide of 2019, Piedmont region wins the second position among all the Italian regions. Check out some of the restaurants that are close to Villa Bricco 46.

Two 1 star restaurants within 20 min (Villa Bricco have not tried these):
• Il Ristorante di Guido da Costigliole
• I Caffi

5 Michelin mentioned restaurants within 15 min drive:
• Enoteca di Canelli - Casa Crippa
• Del Belbo-da Bardon
• San Marco
• Violetta

restaurants and wine

Here you find a few local recommended restaurants in Nizza Monferrato:

Le Due Lanterne $$-$$$
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
“Overlooking the square that is home to the weekly market, Le Due Lanterne is an attractive, family - run trattoria that offers attentive service and a fine selection of traditional Piedmontese dishes. The beef casserole in a Barbera wine sauce is highly recommended.”

Ristorantino Tanti $$-$$$ -Tantì is a traditional family restaurant, run by Bruno Ghignone, his wife Silvia and their two children. (Tripadvisor)

Osteria Bun Ben Bon $$- A place with the typical local cuisine

Terzo Tempo $$-$$$ – Osteria Moderna

Campanon $ - Pizza in the center of Nizza

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The Wine

These areas produce wines of international quality and excellence – such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti Spumante and Barbera d’Asti. The Villa is in the heart of Nizza Monferrato classified by UNESCO, an area of ​​dissemination and cultivation of the Barbera grape. The area also contains important examples of wine culture, including the Museum Bersano, and is characterized by the town of Nizza Monferrato, identified as the “capital” of Barbera.

Nizza DOCG, the “super” Barbera. After a minimum aging of eighteen months, the first bottles of Nizza DOCG were ready in July 2016. It is a “super Barbera,” vinified in purity and coming from a restricted area of the Monferrato in the hills around the homonymous city of Nizza. This is the vineyards viewed from the house.

Here are a few vineyards close to Villa Bricco 46:

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