Mid-October beckons, invariably, every year. It is a time of year we find irresistible - perfect for a short break. It comes just after our own vendemmia (grape harvest) and toward the end of our busy and long season at Genius Loci.
In recent years we have escaped, usually quite last-minute, to Cinque Terre, Venice, the Alps, Lake Como, Lucca, Ravenna, Le Marche...and this week to the Langhe in Piedmont, land of the most noble wines of Barolo, Barbera and Barbaresco.
bucolic scenery
an old-fashioned steam-engine train
a stunning backdrop of fresh snow on the Alps
and leisure wine tastings
of castles
of truffles
of geometric-patterned vineyards
and of fall colors and pale sun
and of blue skies
Beauty, tradition, ideal weather, fine food and wines, the warm hug of a friend, leisure.... A very pleasant fall break.
