Langhe Property News
Property news, stories & updates
01 March 2012
Apple store in Asti
My old iMac was getting to the end of its life, it was time for an upgrade. But where to buy? The story of a Apple store in Asti and a surprising owner.
01 June 2011
Masterclass hammering a car around FIAT Mirafiori
What’s it like to thrash an Alfa Romeo around FIAT’s famous test track? Luciano, one of their top drivers was on hand to lead the way.
01 May 2011
The Peonie of Carmagnola, Italy
The Peonie growers of Piedmont Italy. An afternoon’s visit to the farm in Carmagnola that produces these incredible flowers.
01 May 2011
2 Greedy Italians
The two great chefs visit Piemonte in a beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia and rave about the local cuisine.
01 December 2010
Crashing Vespas
When it comes to my son, I was refusing to believe he was becoming Italian, but then buying a Vespa proved he is, no doubt.
01 December 2010
A Visit to Turin
Those that dare to stray from the norms of visiting Italy - Florence, Rome and Milan - are rewarded and left feeling they know a little more about Italy..
01 December 2010
The Italian Queue
Italians aren't famous for being too orderly but here's a positive spin on a negative ordeal and a bit of a laugh..
22 September 2010
Langhe People and the Wine Harvest
The wine harvest is a great event here in Piedmont. The roads are full of red tractors of all sizes and lots of bodies between the vines rows. We decided to go out and meet the workers.
01 August 2010
Classic Fiat 500 - the Italian Icon
Rated by many as the most beautiful car ever conceived here’s a short story of my little car and the joy and headaches it can cause.
01 June 2010
Learning to ride a motorcycle
Once the idea got into my head of riding a motorbike again, no matter what fears I had, and there were plenty, I still wanted to do it. It was just a case of finding how to do it.