Nei Dintorni
Alba and the Barolo Langhe region
Just 30 kilometers from Villa Gelso, Alba is renowned for its white truffle and food and wine events, attracting thousands of tourists every year.
In the surroundings of Alba lie the Langa of Barolo and its well-kept hills covered with vineyards.
This area includes town such as Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Novello where you can enjoy a charming landscape and taste the fruits of these lands, produced by the wineries that have contributed to the development of Barolo wine.
Acqui Terme, city of wellness
20 kilometers from Villa Gelso, Acqui Terme is a charming town, known in Roman times for its thermal waters and located in an area rich in scenic and artistic beauty.
This town offers its visitors a winning blend of wellness and relaxation thanks to the local spas, art and history through the ancient remains of the aqueduct and swimming pool dating back to the Roman period.
Roccaverano and its PDO Robiola
10 kilometers from Villa Gelso, there’s Roccaverano: a village with a mythical atmosphere and timeless charm.
It surrounded by medieval towers and nestled among the rugged hills, dotted with woods, pastures and stone farmhouses.
A place where the vineyards end, giving way to a wild nature that offers spectacular views and gastronomic treasures, such as Robiola of Roccaverano (PDO): a velvety and creamy cheese, the only goat cheese in Italy to have obtained the protected designation of origin.
Canelli and its underground cellings
Just 20 kilometers from Villa Gelso, Canelli is the perfect destination for all sparkling wine lovers.
Below the town are miles of tunnels dug directly into the heart of the hills, ideal environments to store wine bottles and recognized as a World Heritage Site since 2014.
We are at your disposal to book a guided tour to the historical wine cellars in Canelli and are able to advise you on other tourist attractions.
Genoa and the Ligurian riviera
If you have more time, we recommend a visit to Liguria and Genoa.
Genoa is a city that has a long history to tell through its beautiful buildings, frescoed churches, gardens, squares and alleys.
During summer you can enjoy the sea and sun of the Ligurian Riviera, a land with mild climate, picturesque landscapes and dream beaches at every corner.
