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Piedmont

One of Italy’s top wine producing regions, Piedmont is a small gem of a region with wineries that are relatively tightly packed. This is the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, of course, but it’s also the land of Barbera, Dolcetto, Pelaverga, Freisa and Moscato d’Asti. There is a wide range of wines on offer throughout the region in many styles and at virtually all price points.

Alba, the regional “big city,” is actually very small, with a few lovely restaurants and a very pleasant pedestrian core. There, you will find a rather compelling farmers market each weekend, replete with a satellite organic market! If your traveling partner is not too into wine, you better hope that food is his or her weakness. While the region boasts some truly incredible culinary treasures (truffles, anyone?), there is not a whole heck of a lot to do other than eat and drink. Of course, wasting away a few hours each day in the piazza while eating lunch and enjoying a long afternoon espresso is not too shabby a day in my book. Torino, another recipient of a recent facelift, is about an hour away and is a very attractive place to spend a few days indulging yourself with loved ones.

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beemine1

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What about Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding counties? The landscape is beautiful and there are many hotels and B&Bs to stay in. People forget about Virginia wines, they are up and coming.

Sep 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM
rosebrien

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I would also strongly recommend the Finger Lakes area of NY State. Much more diverse ladscape than you would expect, and a very strong food and wine culture centered around the hip college town of Ithaca,NY. A truly beautiful and accomodating vacation destination with great wine and food.

Sep 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Shannon-
Jones

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Yes... Virginia wine country! Check out this article on Snooth -> http://www.snooth.com/articles/expl...

Sep 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM
OUBAL

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Robertson - Boland region of the western Cape, South Africa. Breath-taking hospitality and delicious wines at reasonable prices. Scenery similar to Napa http://www.robertsonwinery.co.za/

Sep 25, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Deborah-
Brown-
Burke

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I would agree with Rosebrien above, the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is a wonderful trip!

Sep 25, 2012 at 6:54 AM
paulista19-
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Mendoza, Argentine. Beautiful landscapes, excelent food, and plenty of wine of course

Sep 25, 2012 at 9:16 AM
UriGillan

226165 59

I must say that Toscana (Toscany) is my favorite, qne qf the world best places for traveling from the Sea shore to San Jimignano and then to Montepulcino or to Fireze. And the wine...

Sep 25, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Andrew-
Oliver

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Try the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. Fredericksburg, Texas has a great B&B infrastructure and over 30 wineries within easy driving distance http://texaswinetrail.com/.

Sep 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM
UriGillan

226165 59

The Texas advice is interesting and I will certaily try to use it next tume I will be in The USA.

Sep 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Packerfanr-
oma

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We loved the Colchagua Valley outside of Santiago, even in the rainy autumn weather--perfect for trying their exquisite reds!

Sep 26, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Karen-
Billings-
Johnson

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The Texas Hill Country, and not just Fredericksburg area...don't miss the top of the hill country around Marble Falls and San Saba...the Sonoma of Texas.

Sep 26, 2012 at 9:55 AM
CaptDan196-
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We just held an event at the Allison Inn & Spa in the Willamette Valley -- it's only three years old and was built with wine tourism in mind. Beautiful hotel with a first class restaurant with a chef who earned his stripes at the French Laundry. We also enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Joel Palmer House nearby. And of course, the winery visits were fantastic.

Sep 27, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Tiakittie

1041141 79

Don't Forget the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada! Gorgeous scenery, first rate vineyards and wineries and all the fresh BC fruit you can handle!!!

Oct 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Itzi Hache

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Rioja Alavesa, Basque Country Spain, wonderful wine, fantastic food, friendly people, just one hour from Bilbao

Feb 05, 2013 at 7:54 AM
UriGillan

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I will be in Rioja tourig wineries next month with a few friends. We are going to be in Rioja and Ribera de Duero 8 days, and we have booked ourselvs at 18 winerries in tese two areas.

Mar 03, 2013 at 2:54 PM