Acqui Terme: Located 40 km southeast. The town is known for its hot springs. There are many good restaurants and wine bars, as well as a few nice shops for shopping. Acqui also has a very large outdoor swimming pool.
Alba: Located 30 km west. Alba (30,000 inhabitants) is considered the capital of the UNESCO-listed hilly Langhe area. Definitely worth a visit. Almost every Saturday throughout the year, the town is filled with market stalls. Alba is also the focal point of the annual truffle festival.
Asti: Located 30 km north. Asti is the capital of the Asti province and much larger (76,000 inhabitants) than other local towns, making it a good destination for a shopping trip. The city hosts an annual medieval festival in the town center, which is said to be well worth a visit.
Barolo: Located 30 km west. The town that gave its name to the “King of Wines.” Everyone has heard of the town/name, and of course you should experience it. But it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes, as it’s quite small. Barolo lies at the foot of La Morra hill, so be sure to go to the top (La Morra town) to enjoy an absolutely unparalleled view of the landscape.
Canelli: Located 3 km south. A slightly larger but still local town. Here you’ll find several supermarkets, a fishmonger, local restaurants, and cafés. Canelli is where the production of the sweet dessert wine Asti began several hundred years ago. Still, there was envy of French Champagne, which is why Canelli is also known today for producing Italian Spumante. The major wine houses Gancia, Bosco, Contratto, and Il Bosca are all based in Canelli and are all worth a visit. Gancia, however, is only open to the public during the annual wine festival in Canelli.
Gavi: Located 80 km east. The town gives its name to the Gavi grape, used for white wine. If you enjoy white wine, Gavi is known for producing some of the best whites in Piedmont. The town also has a large fortress that can be visited.
La Morra: Located 30 km west. After Barolo, probably the most famous wine town in the Barolo area. A small town perched atop a large hill, offering a truly spectacular view over the Barolo region. The roads leading up to La Morra are lined with wine producers, making the journey itself an experience.
Neive: Located 20 km west. A charming little town in the Barbaresco wine area, on the way to Alba. It has a relaxed square with a variety of restaurants.
Treiso: Located 30 km west. A small, pleasant town in the Barbaresco wine area near Alba, especially known for the fantastic restaurant La Ciau del Tornavento.
Piana del Salto: 700 m away, just down the hill from Villa Quercia. This is the local town where we shop frequently. It has a supermarket with a delicatessen and the area’s largest wine selection, 2 local restaurants, 1 bar, and a nightclub open Friday and Saturday during the summer months. There is also a tennis court available for rent.
Nizza Monferrato: Located 10 km east. Not a particularly exciting town, but every 3rd Saturday during the warmer months there’s an antique market in the main square. On other days, different markets are held. The town lends its name to the top Barbera d’Asti appellation, Barbera d’Asti Superiore Nizza, with wines typically starting from around €20.