Giolito Cheese

Located in the small town of Bra (just outside of Alba) is Giolito Cheese, where a bewildering array of locally produced cheeses can be sampled and purchased. The friendly staff guide visitors through a sampling process and help them choose the best one to take home with them.

• Web:

  www.giolitocheese.it

• Address:

  Via Monte Grappa, 6, Bra

• Phone:

  +39 0172 412 920

• Opening hours:

  Mon 4pm-7:30pm, Tue-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm and 4pm-7:30, Sat 8:30am-12:30pm

Isoardi

Isoardi is a women's clothing store located on the main avenue of Corso Nizza that was established back in 1962, and has since been on the cutting edge of Italian fashion, not only when it comes to its clothes, but also shoes, hats, bags and all manner of accessories.

• E-mail:

  isoardi.boutique@hotmail.it

• Address:

  Corso Nizza, 9, Cuneo

• Phone:

  +39 0171 690 839

• Opening hours:

  Mon 3:30pm-7:30pm, Tue-Sat 9:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-7:30pm

Leslie Alexander Art Studio & Gallery

Leslie Alexander is an American artist whose small art studio and wine cellar is located in the small town of Neive. Her lovely post-impressionist works depict local attractions and vistas, and focus heavily on wine, vineyards and wine culture, coining the term "Wine Paintings".

• Web:

  www.cellarpaintings.com

• E-mail:

  cellarpaintings@mac.com

• Address:

  Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 11, Neive

• Phone:

  +39 3396 920 448

Miroglio Fashion Factory Store

The Miroglio Fashion Factory Store is an internationally renowned fashion and textile producer, operating in 34 countries around the world and achieving an almost iconic status in Italy. Their location in the town of Alba showcases some of their fine products in a modern and stylish space.

• Web:

  www.mirogliogroup.it

• E-mail:

  group@miroglio.com

• Address:

  Via Santa Margherita 23, Alba

• Phone:

  +39 0173 299 111

Mondovicino Outlet Village

The Mondovicino Outlet Village, one of the largest Retail Parks in the country, consists of 85 shops specializing primarily on clothing, but also accessories, food and wine, home ware, sportswear and beauty products. The highly reduced prices make the trip there well worth it.

• Web:

  www.outlet.mondovicino.it

• E-mail:

  info@mondovicino.it

• Address:

  Piazza Giovanni Jemina 47, Mondovi

• Phone:

  +39 0174 553 035

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am-8pm

• Subway:

  It is connected to the railway station of Mondovi by the urban circular transport system

Pasticceria Barbero

Pasticceria Barbero is a historic specialty shop located in Cherasco. The shop is situated in a restored eighteenth-century house in the city centre where they sell old-style treats in the Piedmonte tradition. Select you favourite from their wide array of chocolates and take them home as gifts for your loved ones.

• Web:

  www.pasticceriabarbero.com

• Address:

  74 Via Vittorio Emanuele, Cherasco

• Phone:

  +39 0172 488373