A day in the winery that faces the mountains.. Trip to Ponzone, Piedmont, Italy

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A Ponzone, a few km from Acqui Terme, opened the new Malo Vinoteca, a wine bar that is already a trend due to the excellent meats and wines selected. And where there seems to be a mirror ... good luck

An enchanted village, nestled among the beautiful hills of Monferrato, which opens the second panoramic view of Italy, the Alps and the Apennine hills that reach the Ligurian Sea here Ponzone municipality located on a ridge block about twelve kilometers from Acqui Terme in the province of Alessandria.
Spend a few relaxing days in this country is the most refreshing could exist: away from traffic, the bustle of work, yet close to everything (from Milan will take about two hours to get here), then even without the stress of reentry, including nature walks and the narrow streets of the village, which opens with the sight of the mountain ranges, the relaxation is guaranteed.

And if the Monferrato is famous for its wine culture, you can not just give up a wine tasting goblet selected daily at the new Vinoteca Malo, in the heart of the historic center. You are welcomed in the elegant space dedicated to wine bars, traditional yet chic style, also embellished with a beautiful mirror that seems to come out of a novel full of mystery and romance. It will be also why it is already rumored to photographing himself in front of this mirror, holding the cup of wine, good luck. Try it!

In the new Vinoteca Malo selected wines are offered in conjunction with Italian salami DOP and IGP of great prestige, such as salted pork seasoned 24 months of Parma, San Daniele prosciutto aged 24 months, the lard of Cinta Senese pigs and bacon Barolo, as well as local cheeses.

Ponzone confirms once again be a must for lovers of good food: Here dwell the best Piedmontese gastronomic traditions, and those who decide to spend some 'time in the country, can enjoy many local specialties, prepared with the heart and the fantasy of Cinzia who runs with her husband Henry, the historic Hotel Restaurant Malo. A place that has gone through decades of history, punctuated by moments of glory in the late nineteenth century, and who has returned to its former glory thanks to the love, enterprise, (or heroism, as stated by an authoritative guide restaurants), the professionalism and creativity of Cynthia and Henry.
The famous kiss thread, designed in the late nineteenth century by Romeo Malo, was born in this house: it is clear that this delicacy is never missing from the table the guests of Hotel Restaurant Malo.

Those who stop here to eat during the summer, lunch can be enjoyed, in addition to other proposals, including a single dish, new menu, meat or fish with vegetables or cereals, food and more on tradition imagination.
For guests there is a gluten-free menu special, as well as for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan or macrobiotic diet.

But the 2011 summer menu of the restaurant also offers many other delights: six types of appetizers boundaries established with nice creativity, to be followed by main courses such as cranberry sauce with the duck breast, with the variation of ravioli Bagna cauda light sauce, ricotta gnocchi with herbs and cream of peas and black truffle ravioli and sauce with roast. Among the latter are not to be missed the topside of beef with sauce Monferrato, to Ruché stew, beef fassone maggeno smoked in hay and rabbit casserole with round hazelnut of the Langhe.

Once at home, just close your eyes to see the spectacular mountains in the memory ponzonesi whose image is inextricably associated with the taste of the best traditional Piedmontese cuisine. And good luck with the photo, taken in front of the mirror, I wonder if the usual gray days of the city do not come in the colors of the rainbow ...


FOR INFORMATION:

Malo Hotel Restaurant
Piazza Garibaldi, 1 Ponzone (AL)
0144/78075 0144/78124
www.albergomalo.com
Facebook: Inn Malo