Allison Tibaldi
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
In the gastronomic powerhouse that is Italy, the Piedmont region holds its head high. This northwest section of the country has culinary roots that are as French as they are Italian. Geography and generations of rule by the Savoy family add up to a cuisine that is rich in butter, truffles and hazelnuts, with hardly a tomato in sight.
The area is a magnet for oenophiles. The Langhe, Roero and Monferrato hills are the birthplace of some of the world’s most prestigious wines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carefully tended vineyards are interspersed between fairy tale castles and ancient villages, a landscape that will take your breath away.
The Slow Food movement was founded here, so expect an emphasis on preserving traditional foodways and serving fresh, seasonal products. If you live to eat, a visit is a feast of flavor. Here are 10 things you shouldn’t miss when touring the Piedmont region.
Bonet
In French, “bonnet” means “cap.” In the local dialect, one letter is dropped and the cake’s whimsical hat shape makes sense. This velvety, pudding-like dessert contains cocoa, milk, eggs and sugar, and sometimes a splash of coffee or rum. Baked in a water bath to keep it…
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