We are driving down to Piedmont in May and are trying to find the best town to be our "home base" for the week?
For reference - when recently in Champagne, France, we stayed in Pierry and then Hautvillers - both of which allowed us to just walk throughout the villages to try several wineries each day.
I know that Barolo, Barbaresco, etc are all very spread out throughout the hills...so, any recommendations on a village that will allow walking to wineries? Or will Enotecas be our only option in "walking" distance?
Or - recommendations for biking between wineries?
I am trying to avoid having to book a driver for multiple days.
We are interested in small producers...not looking to hit "big" names. Specifically, deep, heavy reds. Not interested in Asti/Spumante.
Any/all suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks!