Piemont: Fog and Truffles

Piemonte, or Piedmont in English, means two things and two things only in most peoples minds, Nebbiolo and Truffles. Which as things go are two pretty awesome things.

This picturesque northwestern wine region home to soft rolling hills, egg-rich pasta, white truffles, and the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines - among the many others.

Piedmont, according to many, is Italy's closest rival to Burgundy, a region which it resembles in regards to winemaking, vine tending traditions, and quality of the wines made.

From this region...