Activities
Have a look here if you are interested in wine, cookery courses, horseback riding, golf, truffle hunting and local festivals & markets. This is a taste of what’s on the local menu:
Wine
Villa Mucci is surrounded by vineyards and Agliano is known Internationally as one of the best areas for the Barbera grape.
Having made wine here for a number of years we know the local wine business, and would be more than pleased to help you with your arrangements to visit local winemakers for private tastings. We are also happy to arrange for wine tastings at Villa Mucci.
From Agliano it is an easy drive to the great producers in Barolo and Babaresco and we would be pleased to suggest the best itineraries for your trips.
Cookery Courses
We offer tailor-made cookery courses to suit your needs. We have three highly qualified local chefs at our disposal to run short cookery courses. Learn to cook Italian and traditional Piemontese dishes – and enjoy the result right away!
Horseback Riding – or Quad bike
We can arrange horse riding through the vineyards. Riders of all levels of competence are catered for… it’s great fun and a wonderful way of experiencing the beautiful countryside.
You can also rent quad bikes (4 wheel motorcycles) and explore the area off-road. Great fun for both grown-ups and kids! No previous experience needed.
Eataly
Foodies should consider driving from here on the autostrada for a little under an hour to Lingotto and the converted old Fiat factory. The super Eataly shops and restaurants offer everything a true foodie desires all under one roof… worth a visit .
Please take a look at ‘Eataly’ Torino
Local Outdoor Markets
Local Markets are great, they demonstrate the true character of the area. Seasonal fresh food and a true local atmosphere combine to make your visit enjoyable. There are different markets in a nearby town or village each day of the week, including our own small market in Agliano on every Thursday.
Festivals (Fiera)
Here are a few examples of some local events. However there’s much more happening throughout the year.
- Festival di Primavera in Motta/ Sagra di torta verde in Nizza – second weekend of April
- Open cellars in Canelli – third weekend of April
- Barbera Festival in Agliano Terme/ Vinum in Alba/ Town fiera in Asti – last weekend of April.
- Asparagus Festival in Vinchio/ Barbera festival Castagnole delle Lanze – first weekend of May
- Barbera e Nizza in Nizza/Barbera festival in Montegrosso – third weekend of May
- Barrel rolling through the streets in Nizza – last weekend of May
- Assedio and open cellars in Canelli – third weekend of June
- Sagra in Moasca – last weekend of June
- Sagra di peperoni in Motta – first weekend of August
- Festa del vino in Vinchio – last weekend of August
- Barolo tasting in La Morra – first weekend of September
- Douja d’Or wine festival in Asti – from second weekend in September for 2 weeks
- Palio in Asti – third Sunday in September
- Cheese Festival in Bra – 3 weekend of September – 18 to 21 September 2009
Sport
Piedmont is one of the few Italian regions where it is possible to practise almost any sport. A wealth of opportunities are available, above all at amateur level. An abundance of opportunities for both off-piste and downhill skiing are on offer for those interested in winter sports. There are 53 skiing resorts, 1,300 kilometres of pistes, over 300 ski lifts, and the pistes boast an attractive natural setting, against the backdrop of Mont Blanc or Monviso.
Walking
The countryside here is perfect for leisurely walks - through the vineyards, along the rolling hills, from village to village. There are also a number of National Parks within easy reach that have trails if you prefer to be more off the beaten track.
Golf
And golfers need only sling their bags over their shoulders and head for one of more than 40 courses spread out across the region: from Sestriere to the Lago Maggiore to the Mandria park, hunting ground of the Savoy dynasty. A truly great selection of courses in beautiful settings!
