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DRIVE 2





                                                            Milan
                                                        Turin       Venice
                                                            IT AL Y
                                                           Genoa  Bologna
                                                            Florence
                                                                    Perugia
                                                                     Rome



                                                   In the Land

                                                   of the Truffle


                                                   Barbaresco

                                                   to Cuneo




                                                     Highlights
                                                   •  Kings of wine
                                                     Taste the nectar of the gods made
                                                     from the Barolo and Barbaresco
                                                     vineyards in the Langhe region
                                                   •  Gourmet delights
                                                     Linger over your meal in Bra, the
                                                     home of Slow Food, and savour the
                                                     famous white truffle of Alba
                                                   •  Mountain rides
                                                     Zig-zag up the mountain pass from
                                                     Sampeyre for spectacular views
                                                   •  Valley pastures
                                                     Stroll along the lush, wooded Valle
                                                     Maira to the sound of sheep bells
                                                   •  Timeless Saluzzo
                                                     Take a tour of mellow Saluzzo’s
                                                     historic core, through frescoed
                                                     Renaissance houses and palazzi


                                                   View of the wine-making town of
                                                   La Morra




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