Breathtaking views, wind in your face, and then the local wines

There is a moment, on the climb to La Morra, when the hills open up all at once. Rows upon rows stretching to the horizon, the villages hanging on the ridges, and beneath you only the sound of the engine. In a car, that moment lasts three seconds and passes. On a Vespa, you take it all in: you slow down, stop wherever you want, breathe in the air that smells of earth and grapes.

Set off towards the hills of Barolo and choose your own pace. La Morra, where the view suddenly opens up and you understand why everyone stops there to take photos. Barolo, with the castle overlooking the town. Monforte d'Alba and its uphill streets that seem made for two wheels. Serralunga, with the tower visible from miles away. In between, secondary roads among the rows where you won't encounter anyone for miles.

We provide you with an itinerary of places we know, but no one checks if you follow it. You can stop for half an hour in front of a viewpoint because the light was just right, take a wrong turn and end up in a village that wasn't on the agenda, grab a coffee in a square with three tables and two elderly people. It's that kind of day.

In the afternoon, at the time we have confirmed, you return the Vespa and reach the Cantina La Biòca, just a few minutes from the drop-off point. Four local wines, accompanied by snacks and typical products, narrated by those who produce them. The terrace overlooks the vineyards of Serralunga, the same hills you crossed a few hours earlier with the helmet on.

If a wine convinces you, you can purchase it directly at the winery.