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Valle d’Aosta in wine: the sub-zones
Unravelling the Valle d'Aosta sub-zones. Read more
Prié Blanc
Rare white varietal of the highest Alpine vineyards Read more
Montebore
Rare and ancient cheese of the Piemonte Appenines. Read more
The Italian Riviera
A treat for all the senses. Read more
Le Vie del Sale
Ancient trading routes from the Ligurian coast inland. Read more
Alta Via dei Monti Liguri
Long distance hiking trail. Read more
Liguria-Piemonte Appenines
Mountain range of northern Italy. Read more
Foresteria La Merlina
Rooms and restaurant with pool in the Piemonte Appenines. Read more
Pavese & Figli
Winemaker of Morgex et la Salle. Read more
Palau, Sardegna
Pretty harbour town in northwest Sardegna, and gateway to the Maddalena Archipelago Read more
Gallura
Historical region of Sardegna, synonymous with quality Vermentino winemaking. Read more
Cannonau
Red grape of Sardegna, more commonly known as Grenache. Read more
Nuraghe
The Bronze Age society of Sardegna. Read more
Malvasia di Bosa DOC
A high quality, tiny appellation of Sardinia, specialising in oxidative (sherry-like) wines. Read more
Bosa
Visit pretty Bosa, with its famous 'Passito' wine in MTW's 'Northern Sardinia' accompanied trip. Read more
Ristorante Il Centro, Priocca
Longstanding restaurant of the Roero, with extensive cellars and a Michelin star. Read more
Castello della Volta
Castle dominating the hill above Barolo, constructed in 1200. Read more
Timorasso
Presitigious and rare white grape of Piedmont. Read more
Colli Tortonesi DOC
Quality white wine appellation of south-east Piemonte. Read more
Maison Flipot
Timeless hotel and restaurant in Piemonte's western Alps. Read more
Sacra di San Michele
📸 Elio Pallard Read more
Roddi
One of the 12 villages of the Barolo appellazione Read more
Marco Porello
Excellent winemaker of Piemonte's Roero. Read more
Fontina DOP cheese
Iconic cheese of Valle d'Aosta. Read more
Cisrà & the Fiera dei Santi at Dogliani
Chick-pea soup which gives its name to the All Saints' festival of Dogliani Read more
Cinzia’s recipes
MTW customers on accompanied trips are treated to Cinzia’s legendary picnics. Head over to Substack to view and subscribe to Cinzia’s Recipes. There are free and paid subscriptions, and the weekly recipes include wine pairing suggestions by James. Read more
Birdlife in the Valle d’Aosta
An MTW customer's valuable contribution. Read more
Barbaresco DOCG
Eponymous village of the famed winemaking region of Piemonte Read more
Acqui Terme
Elegant and historic wine city - with hot springs - of Monferrato Read more
Barbera
Important red grape of Piemonte and elsewhere. Read more
Canelli
Wine town of the Monferrato famous as the birthplace Italian sparkling wine Read more
Nebbiolo
Italy's most prestigious grape Read more
Sordo winery, Barolo
📸 Sordo Read more
The Langhe of Piemonte
The great winemaking region of southern Piemonte - home to Barolo, Barbaresco and much, much more Read more
Arneis
White grape responsible for the prestigious wines of Roero Arneis DOCG in Piemonte Read more
Roero
Quality wine zone of Piemonte Read more
Tenuta Carretta
Roero winery, founded in 1467 Read more
Pinerolo
Elegant Savoie seat described by Edoardo de Amicis as Piemonte's most beautiful city Read more
Cuneo
Elegant mountain city counting Barolo and Barbaresco within its provincial borders Read more
The Mighty River Po
Italy's longest river Read more
Le Marie
One of few growers in the Pinerolese DOC of Piemonte Read more
Colline Saluzzesi DOC
Exclusive appellation at the foot of Piemonte's western Alps Read more
Torre Pellice
Alpine town famous for its roles in the Reformation and WW2 Partisan movement Read more
Ada Nada
Family-run Barbaresco winery with accommodation and outdoor pool. Read more
Liguria in wine
A small coastal region with a mighty history. Read more
Sardegna in wine
This wild, unspoiled island is one of Italy's most exciting wine regions. Read more
Petit Rouge
Black grape used in many of the typical red wines of Valle d'Aosta. Read more
Moscato Bianco
Parent of all the Moscato varieties. Read more
Antagnod 1694m
Pretty Alpine town with stunning views of the Monte Rosa glacier. Read more
Rowan or Mountain Ash
Red-berried tree found in the mid-level slopes of the Alps. Read more
Golden eagle
Most recently spotted by MTW travellers in August 2024 Read more
Valtournenche
Historic mountain town close to the Matterhorn/ Cervino Read more
Nus
Roman and medieval town close to Aosta. Read more
Via Francigena
Ancient pilgrim trail between Canterbury and Rome. Read more
Valle d’Aosta in wine
Region known for its quality wines made with rare local grapes and 'heroic viticulture' Read more
Arnica Montana
Pretty Alpine flower, famed for its medicinal qualities and appreciated by our Alpine walkers Read more
Acciughe al Verde
Anchovies in parsley sauce, a classic antipasto of Piemonte. Read more
The Red Squirrel
Sciurus Vulgaris - a native mammal you can still easily find in Valle d'Aosta and elsewhere. Read more
Torino / Turin
One of Europe's great cities Read more
Ristorante Battaglino, Bra
A long-standing institution of the city of Bra. Read more
Taverna degli Archi
Charming Taverna in Belvedere Ostrense, Le Marche Read more
Tajarin
A traditional egg pasta from Piemonte. Read more
Perugia
Historic Umbrian capital. Read more
Arezzo
One of Tuscany's great cities. Read more
Spoleto
Important Umbrian city. Read more
Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle
Relais and restaurant set in a ninth century Benedictine abbey. Read more
Marche
Rolling hills, mountains, wine and gastronomy, from the Appenines to the Adriatic coast. Read more
La Monacesca
One of the great exponents of Italy's Verdicchio grape. Read more
Piano Grande & Castelluccio di Norcia
A natural wonder in Italy's central Appenines. Read more
Casa Scarpa
Home of world-class Barbera and Vermouth. Read more
La Zerba
This Gavi DOCG winery occupies a prestigious spot in the Tassarolo sub-zone. Read more
Portofino
An exquisite coastal village which gives its name to its own peninsular. Read more
Villa Tiboldi
A stunning converted villa with pool and restaurant in Piemonte. Read more
Piemonte in wine
It is impossible to summarise this important region in a few sentences. A visit is the only way to truly understand it! Read more
Genova
'La Superba' is one of the Mediterranean's great cities. Read more
Cervino / Matterhorn
Iconic peak on the Valle d'Aosta/Switzerland border, in Italy's Northwest Alps. Read more
Carema
A small but iconic wine town on the border between Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta. Read more
Monforte d’Alba
The southernmost of the eleven Barolo villages. Read more
Barolo
The namesake and one of the 11 villages which make the Barolo DOCG in Piemonte. Read more
Azienda Agricola San Valentino
Second generation family winery, in the Rimini and Romagna appellations of Emilia Romagna. Read more
Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Europe's highest white wine vineyards. Read more
La Salle & Morgex
Picture-postcard towns synoymous with 'heroic' Alpine winemaking. Read more
Monte Bianco / Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc presides over Europe's western Alps. Read more
Castello di Aymavilles
This magnificent Valdostano landmark is now open to the public. Read more
Alba
A beautiful city made famous by its great wines and white truffles. Read more
Dogliani
The historic town of Dogliani is the gateway to Piemonte's Alta Langa wine region. Read more
Serralunga d’Alba
Serralunga is one of the eleven villages of Barolo. Read more
Cannubi
The most famous of all the Barolo MGAs. Read more
Relais Mont Blanc
Five star luxury in view of Mont Blanc. Read more
Casa Pecchenino
The beautifully converted farmhouse b&b on the Pecchenino estate. Read more
Bra
One of the world's great gastronomic towns. Read more
Le Côte de Gargantua
A nature reserve and morainic côte in the Valle d'Aosta. Read more
Pondel
A dramatic 3rd century BC acqueduct in the Aosta Valley. Read more
Les Crêtes
Les Crêtes, owned by the Charrère family since around 1750, is, in qualitative and historical terms, one of the most important labels of the Valle d’Aosta. Read more
Le Rêve Charmant, Aosta
Beautifully appointed b&b inside Aosta's Roman walls Read more
Aosta
Chic, elegant and surrounded on all sides by dramatic mountains. Read more
Valle d’Aosta
Breathtaking Alpine region in northwest Italy. Read more
Enfer d’Arvier, Valle d’Aosta
A sub-zone of the Valle d'Aosta DOC, famous for its full-bodied wines. Read more
Hotel Berthod, Courmayeur
Little details at this lovely 3* hotel at the foot of Mont Blanc weave the culture and history of these mountain communities. Read more

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