Food and Wine of Turin Piedmont Italy - Travel Guide & Information

This description page of Turin in the Italian Region of Piedmont Italy, will guide you in planning your trip to Italy and help you to find useful travel information about the Food & Wine of this Italian Region.

Food (Cibo)

Turin is famous for its use of aromatic herbs, fish and extra virgin olive oil. It is also know as the “capital of sweets” known especially for their Revigliasco cherries and scrumptious chocolate, Turin is said to have produced chocolate even before Switzerland. Famous chocolatiers of this region include Giroldi/Givliano and Peyrano.

Wine (Vino)

Turin has become increasingly popular for its excellent selection of red wines. The sunny climate and rich soil of the region have given birth to a superior line of wines. Famous wines of the region include: Barolo, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera all of which are beginning to earn acclaimed status throughout the world.

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