Lauren Mower

3 weeks ago | wineenthusiast.com | Lauren Mowery |Lauren Mower |Jake Abrams

Piedmont. Or Piemonte. Whichever way you say it: hard two-syllable, American-style or with the romantic three syllable lilt of an Italian, the word carries mystical qualities. It conjures visions of fog-shrouded hills, white truffle-sniffing dogs and noble wines. Most wine lovers associate the region with the famous reds of Barolo, but as anyone who has visited knows, it’s large, complex and full of surprises. A thousand books could be written on Piedmont. For now, let’s start with the basics.