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Tourism in The Langhe accelerates in 2015

There was a dramatic increase in tourism to the area in 2015 which, whilst providing a welcome boost to local businesses, also had its negative effects on those of us who live here. Some of my favourite wines sold out quickly and I now have to consider making...

Groupon junkies (and restaurant update)

I love discounts and -50% always catches my attention. Earlier this year I signed up to Groupon.it and now receive  a daily email of offers which can be annoying but buried amongst all the offers are some gems, particularly restaurants. Grab the offers when you can....

€ weakness provides perfect time to buy

We have decided to put Wilderness Cottage on the market and with persistent € weakness it should make it attractive for £ or US$ investors. The price is €127,500 (about £100k or US$150k). It is set up perfectly as a holiday-home and all furniture and fittings are...

2014 – weddings, parties, tastings and a difficult vintage

First of all best wishes to everyone for a very merry Christmas and a healthy and lucky New Year from the Neive Baldwins. An exciting year with lots of celebrations but weird weather which has left lots of our neighbours scratching their heads. Damp periods have meant...

My back garden becomes a Unesco World Heritage site

                At last the Langhe and Roero area where I live has become the 50th Italian site to be added to the Unesco World Heritage List. The original submission was back in 2006 and the recognition of the beauty and...