| In May Al's parents came for a long weekend in Turin.
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| We visited on of the many Savoy residences near Turin - the castle of Aglie. The roses were in bloom...
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| ...and it was a lovely day for relaxing.
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| The following day we dedicated our attention to the The Langhe wine growing region, and in particular the town of La Morra.
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| With Alessandro at the top of the bell tower.
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| Then down to the serious business of trying some wine.
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| We visited the cellars of the Mascarello family...
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| ...and were taught the important points about their wine.
No 1, its very good...
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| Followed by a stroll down the hill to a blow-out lunch at Ristorante Bovio, one of the best around.
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| We finished the meal (3 and a half hours later), basking in the sunshine with a glass of Barolo Chinato - a spiced red wine.
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| Alessandro...
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| ...and his parents showed us a great time.
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| In order to further aid digestion, we went for a wander amongst the vines...
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| ...to a local landmark - a cedar of lebanon atop a hill.
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| A great spot for a post-prandial kip!
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