They are becoming the Hamptons of the world, without the water in front but with a UNESCO-worthy view. For decades, Americans have enjoyed the wines, truffles, and other delights of the Langhe. However, if in the past the region Piedmont represented the last stop on an Italian Grand Tour, after seeing Florence, Rome, and Venice, an increasing number of Americans are settling down in the province of Cuneo or purchasing second homes there. The strength of the dollar encourages real estate investment, because without money, there can be no romantic dreams from small ancient worlds. However, money is not the primary motivator for this decision. Rather, it is the genuineness of these areas that attracts the Yankees. "There is no speculative desire in the choice to purchase a property in the Langhe - explains Emanuele Bolla, councilor for tourism of Alba - In foreigners there is the desire to live the region, after having found it as visitors". Those who visit this region of Piedmont mainly come to taste the wine, but one glass leads to another, and the next desire is to learn about what is behind the individual bottles, the vineyards, the harvest, the bare and pure nature, a slow-paced life.
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