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Where to stay in Barolo wine country or the larger Piedmont wine region: an insider\u2019s guide to what you need to know.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A question I get from a lot of would-be Piedmont travelers is where to stay in the Barolo wine region. With so many options, I’ve put together some practicalities and recommendations to get the most of your time in the area.<\/p>\n

The Barolo wine region lies within the province of Piedmont in northeastern Italy. Piedmont itself has many high quality, famed wine regions within it, though Barolo and nearby Barbaresco are certainly two of the most famous. There is also a small town of Barolo, which the wine region is named after, and this village lies 20-30 minutes from the city of Alba, Italy<\/strong>: a central point close to many of Piedmont’s most popular wine areas.<\/p>\n

Where to stay in Barolo wine country: The city of Alba, Italy<\/h1>\n

Alba is located about 50 km \/ 31 miles from Turin<\/a>, the capital of the Piedmont region. It’s a city of 32,000 inhabitants, but its historical heart is so calm and quiet that it feels much like a town. Alba is almost directly between Barolo and Barbaresco. So, while not properly in Barolo, it\u2019s quite close and is central for exploring the entire Southwestern Piedmont wine region<\/strong>, and visitors enjoy easy access to amenities like restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, outdoor markets, post office, tourist office, etc. The city’s train station also has a direct route to Torino Porta Susa and near-direct (one transfer) to Torino Porta Nuova.<\/p>\n

Another option in southern Piedmont is Asti<\/strong>. Its hotels and lodging are popular, but note that the city itself is 40+ minutes from Barolo and about 25 to 30 minutes from Barbaresco. That said, for those looking for convenience and accessibility, I recommend staying in Alba.<\/p>\n

However, if you plan to stay in Alba for visiting Barolo and other wine regions nearby, you almost definitely need to rent a car<\/strong> or hire a driving service, because public transit is limited in the countryside. Which brings us to…<\/p>\n

Getting around Piedmont, Italy:<\/h2>\n

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