Mantra of the Day: I am going to enjoy this last sip of wine.
This is my latest discovery that is totally off the beaten path in Italy but so worth it. Verduno is a small Italian village nestled in the hills of the Piedmont region in the north of the country, which is famous for producing wine. It's a medieval city that time seems to have forgotten. The town's center piece is Castello di Verduno.
This little gem is perched high atop the rolling hills and overlooking the picturesque countryside of the vineyards down below. Visitors can stay for a very reasonable price. The one downside to staying in a castle is that...well...it's a castle. The rooms with the best views are not equipped with their own modern bathrooms so you have a private facility to use which is down the hall. (Guests must use a key for the restrooms, which keeps them safe from unwanted guests stumbling in.)
Another upside to the place is that it has a fabulous garden for lazing the days away and a fabulous in-house restaurant. If you feel like leaving the grounds for a bit to wander around town, you can also go to another restaurant that is owned by the Castello called Ca' del Re ("King's House"). It has outdoor seating and live music most nights. It is great for having an authentic Italian experience while sample some of the local wines and the best Italian cooking.
[IMAGE: Courtesy of Castello di Verduno]
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