MARCARINI, AGRITURISMO NELLE LANGHE


THE LAND Discovering the ancient culture of the Langhe and the Roero regions is a particularly enjoyable experience. We highlight the following as important places to visit: BAROLO CASTLE:: Residence of the last Marquises of Barolo and place of origin of great Barolo wine. GRINZANE CAVOUR CASTLE: During his 27 years of residence here, Camillo Benso Cavour became the statesman who planned and orchestrated the unity of Italy in the mid-19th century. SERRALUNGA D’ALBA CASTLE: A military stronghold dating to the 14th century, the castle was acquired by Italian Republic President L. Einaudi, who restored it in the 1950s before ceding it to the Italian State. LA MORRA Of the 11 Barolo-making municipalities, La Morra has the greatest surface area dedicated to the cultivation of Nebbiolo grapes for the production of Barolo wine. BARBARESCO: The 12th-century watchtower stands guard over the Langhe’s other prestigious wine, Barbaresco. NEIVE: Its historical center, situated in the upper part of the town, has been nominated “MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN ITALY”; it is the only town such awarded in the province of Cuneo and one of two in Piedmont, together with Candelo (BI).		FOR THE SPORTY (and not only…) The Langhe and Roero offer a great number of walking, bike, horseback and canoe itineraries. Walks range from easy strolls for the whole family to more difficult routes for more experienced hikers. There are loop walks which wind through the most suggestive villages, on dirt roads, through vineyards, forests and along crests with breathtaking panoramas. Through its connections with diverse, specialized associations, Agriturismo Marcarini may organize the following excursions: * HIKES of 1-2 days or 1 week duration, guided or non-guided, over some of the Langhe’s most magnificent countryside. * KAYAK EXPLORER – Descents of the lovely Tanaro River. * HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE LANGHE TRAILS – Riding school, rides with instructors over trails with superlative panorama over the Langhe countryside. * GOLF -- 9-hole and 18-hole courses immersed in splendid natural environments.
The above are but a few of the numerous and fascinating sites to visit. Please contact us for more information: we may suggest additional itineraries in this splendid and relaxing corner of the world. A visit to Turin, with its Baroque and Risorgimento monuments and museums of international fame, will greatly enhance your visit to the Piedmont capital. Agriturismo Marcarini can help organize Turin excursions. Our land’s fortunate location makes it among the best eno-gastronomic “terroir” in the world. We can recommend the best restaurants, wineries and other places of production of typical local products.