Celebrated worldwide for its wine-making, Medieval hill towns, and black and white truffles, the Piemonte region is an ideal spot to live la dolce vita. The gorgeous landscape, dominated by rolling farms and vineyards between Turin, Milan, and the Mediterranean Sea, received a UNESCO designation in 2014. Explore 16th-century wine caves, regional gastronomic specialties, and world-famous festivals of every flavor from April through October. Only 122km/75 miles from Milan, your villa is convenient for taking in both regional delights and swoon-worthy day trips further afield. Head to Modena for Michelin-starred food, Lakes Como and Maggiore for alpine views, explore Genoa on the Mediterranean Sea, or Nice to taste the French Riviera.