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Dear In Italy,
A huge kudos to La Luna e i Falo. The food was unbelievably good, each dish better than the last! They were very hospitable and would recommend there agriturismo to anyone (though some knowledge of the Italian language is probably necessary, which we had). No problems at all with accommodations. I know my dad is planning to post a nice comment through the website about La Luna.
We did have trouble with driving directions and I would highly recommend GPS to help with finding things. We spent alot of time driving in circles trying to find a particular road. I think you already mention this on your site but confess I didn't read through too much of it thinking I had already taken care of details. I'd also further investigate acquiring a cell phone for the trip. I think a cell phone would be more helpful in the small towns than in the bigger cities where access to phone cards and payphones is better.
Thanks very much!
Amy W.
Dear In Italy,
Overall we were very very satisfied with the hotels we booked through your website. In Canelli we stayed at La Luna e I Falò Guesthouse: very lovely, large rooms, beautiful, very quiet setting. Our only disappointment was that we understood that the hotel served dinner and we were anticipating great food, we were very disappointed that they were not offering any dinner meals, breakfast only. We had not understood that dinner is served at the Main House, not the Guesthouse. We did have an outstanding lunch in Cannelli at San Marco Ristorante, also very very expensive, but then you don’t get to eat great big slices of white truffles with fresh pasta everyday!! We really loved Cannelli as we felt we were really in Italy, almost no tourists! We would recommend the hotel to anyone, but they need to clarify the dinner situation on their website.
Outside of Verona , we stayed in the Verona Winery. We loved this place, beautiful setting, wood burning fireplaces, very peaceful. Our hosts were wonderful we had a delightful wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards. This is really a great find and I would recommend to anyone traveling to or through Verona. We did have a hard time finding the place, are GPS got confused and the signage was not clear. Anyway, once there it made the “find” all the more enjoyable!!
Fred G. and Vicki M.
Dear In Italy,
I wanted to tell you about our experiences at Luna e I Falo.
It was very difficult to find Luna e I Falo. We managed to get to Canelli but the directions getting to the B&B once in Canelli were not clear to us. It was also dark by the time we got to Canelli. The local folk were wonderful. We stoped at a Bar in Canelli and one of the locals offered to lead us up there. We were very grateful to him. I don't think we would have found it without his help.
There was a miscommunication on my part because the apartment we requested really wasn't designed for two couples. It was designed for one couple and 2 kids. I also didn't realize until after I had made the reservation that our hosts did not speak any English. I think this information should have been available when initially viewing the site. However, we got lucky because there was a German family staying there and they did speak English. We had wonderful conversations with them and they translated our needs to our hosts. Our hosts were very gracious and when they realized that we were two couples they offered us a real bedroom in the house for Sunday night at no extra charge.
They also went out of their way to find truffles for us so we could have their special truffle dinner. It was one of the most amazing meals I have ever had. We were so glad to have this incredible experience, and the wines were magnificent. I also learned later how humble our hosts were. They never served us any of their own wine. It wasn't until the next weekend in Refrancore (outside of Asti) that we were served their wine in a sweet local restaurant. They were sure that we had had this wine and were amazed when we told them no, and that we really wanted to try it. It was so good that we bought a bottle to bring home and share with friends.
Even with our difficulties, it was a wonderful experience and I am so glad that we stayed at Luna e I Falo.
Overall our trip to Italy was fantastico. We found most Italians to be
very friendly and helpful, and most generous. Their generosity made us
want to share more with them. Our journey was not just about seeing places
but also about connecting and sharing with the Italian people. It
really was an awesome adventure.
Grazie,
Gael F.
Dear In Italy,
We enjoyed our stay with you. The dinners were delicious, especially the homemade pasta. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Jann T.Dear Jessica,
Please pass on our sincere thanks to Kristin and, for that matter, to all of you at InItaly.com who helped make our holiday such a special one.
I am a bit swamped at work catching up on things right now, however, I certainly will be sending you our rave reviews about La Luna and also Palazzo Bandino, as well as general comments on the trip, so please bear with me.
Thank you again for everything.
All the best,
Leigh G.
Hi Jessica,
Our trip to Italy was fabulous!! We had a wonderful 2 weeks and driving around the country roads in Northern Italy was really not that intimidating. We figured out after a day or two that if the name of the place you were looking for wasn't on the sign just go straight. We asked for directions at a hotel once and they confirmed this by saying "Always go straight".
La Luna e I Falo was a different experience. The rooms in the Guesthouse were very nicely appointed although a little formal. The living room was also a little formal, but the complimentary grappa was enjoyed. Unfortunately the host was not available as it was harvest time and the mother could not speak any english at all, but she was very gracious. The worst part was the church bells that were right at the end of the driveway and started ringing every 30 minutes at 7:00 am. They were very loud and intruding, we got up early those days! The food at the main house that was supposed to be fabulous was not available as well due to harvest and when we arrived on a Monday night we found only 1 Pizzeria open after an hour of driving around trying to find somewhere to eat. Suggested visits in the area are definitely Alba (where we had a great meal the second night) and the most beautiful hill in all of Italy at La Morra. Next time we would love to stay in this town, it was so enchanting, and the vineyards are just breathtaking.
All in all, I would definitely recommend your website to anyone. I found it very helpful and all the destinations were very close to description and better than one could hope for. We would love to go back every year. .
Bye for now and thanks again
Kim and Michael M.
Dear In Italy,
We recently spent two nights at La Luna e Il Falo. It was wonderful and all you said it would be. I also booked our car through your website; all went well.
Thank you for making these arrangements.
I will use your services in the future and recommend you my friends.
Arne C.
Dear Folks at In Italy,
Our stay at La Luna e i Falo's guesthouse was a wonderful experience. The host
family, most specifically Giancarlo who speaks excellent English were gracious
accommodating hosts. The bedrooms furnished with antiques have beautiful views
out over the family vineyards. There is a comfortable lounge area and breakfast
is served in a bright airy room or out on the terrace overlooking the vineyards.
There are great walks through the vineyards or down pretty country roads. Our
first night there, a Sunday dinner was not available up at La Luna (700meters
away) so our hosts made a reservation not too far away and led us there in
his car and introduced us to the owner. Dinner was delightful. We went to the
Tues market in Canelli and bought cheese in the little cheese shop by the bridge.
Wine tasting was at the top of our list so we spent a day visiting Barolo,
Barberesco and Alba. The countryside is beautiful and the people friendly and
helpful. All in all we rate our time at La Casa as one of the pleasantest parts
of our trip to Italy.
Betty M.
Dear In Italy,
We stayed in the guesthouse and found Giancarlo to be an extremely gracious host. The breakfast there was delicious and he was most helpful about the local area. The room was excellent with an amazing view and we left our windows open in November. We had a picnic lunch outside at a table in the garden and picked grapes to go with our cheeses. There are no amenities which is good to know ahead of time. We ate at La Luna both nights and although the food was very good I feel it is very overpriced and better for people who speak the language to dine there. We would go back to the guesthouse but not the restaurant.
Lee W.
Ciao In Italy!
Although it's been a few weeks since we returned from Italy I did want to be
sure and write to you to thank-you for your assistance and to provide feedback
on our accommodations.
Our first stop - La Luna e I Falo was absolutely wonderful! Franco and Esther
are sooo nice, the accommodations were great and the food was out of this world!!
It definitely helped that I speak some Italian as we were able to have some
great conversations. It would have been much harder to get by without the language.
We had a fabulous time though and would not hesitate to return! The location
is great for exploring the surrounding vineyards and small villages.
The location of their home is great - perched on a hill overlooking vineyards
and the town of Canelli. I will admit though that it was somewhat tricky to
find. Actually, we saw one sign and then no others but happened to stumble
upon it by driving in the direction we assumed it must be in! I would agree
with other clients though that a couple of more signs around the town or on
the road would be a great help.
Just an FYI re: the local regional map and the local Asti maps - they don't
actually match up. Surprise! It was fun trying to get around the countryside
since the road names also don't necessarily match up with what's on either
of the maps. A little frustrating but once you realize this it just becomes
an adventure to try and figure out which map is correct and where you really
are!
All in all we had a great trip. The weather was less than ideal but the accommodations,
food, wine and scenery were great compensation. La Luna was clearly the highlight
of our 3 weeks and I would strongly recommend this home to anyone travelling
to this area.
Thanks again for all your help....will be using your services again on our
next trip to Italy.
Tracey B.
We spent three nights at Luna e i Faro. It is a beautiful villa set high on a hill overlooking the owner's vineyard. We stayed in the separate apartment a few steps away from the Villa. The food was fabulous and the hosts, Ester and Franco, were very gentile. They gave us itineraries to follow to see the highlights of the area. We went to Asti on the day of their famed Palio. It was an incredible pageant of costumes and horse races. It is held on the third Saturday of September. I highly recommend the experience.
When we return to the piemonte region we will definitely stay with Franco and Ester. The meals were excellent and the hosts made you feel you were guests in their home. Having some knowledge of Italian was a big help because they do not speak English.
Carol K.
Thanks for your email. I have conflicting feelings about "La Luna e i Falo." On one hand I want to share this jewel of a place with the whole world. On the other hand, I'd love to keep it a secret so it doesn't get over-run. What can I say? The owners, Franco and Ester, were outstanding hosts. The scenery was spectacular. Their culinary skills out of this world. I will always have very fond memories of this place. I will agree with comments I read from others at your website: You should at least give directions to the roads that contain the signs for the castle. Canelli is too large an area to expect people to easily find the roads to the castle. Also, there are few signs for the castle.
Susan G.
Dear Kristin,
Asti country is a miracle. So beautiful! La Luna e i Fal: is situated up at the top of one of the many rolling hills with vineyard views from one sloping hillside to the other and the other and the other. It is like a salad bowl of vines, hills to valleys and back again a thousand times.
Franco and Ester made a big hit with us. Again, very personable and a lot of fun. Franco collects antiques and paintings so we were on the same wave length in conversation. The apartment was ideal. It has a separate staircase and door on the outside of the building. There is no air conditioning but the higher altitude brings a soft breeze to cool you off or a swift wind to cool you down.
The bedroom is large with views "da morire". The bathroom is also large with a gift standing right in the middle - a clothes washing machine! The apartment has a kitchenette - more than adequate, and a table for dining. The soggiorno has a sofa trundle bed, armoire for clothes and a hutch with dining supplies.
Of course we didn't dine there; we took full board that included breakfast and dinner. We ate in the portico facing large sliding windows to the patio and view outdoors. Ester is a reknown chef who has resurrected many lost Piemontese recipes. She marries these recipes with her own creative style and "voila" you are in ecstasy.
The location of the B&B is very good for visiting all the Asti wine regions. Since this was our vacation away from our vacation, we just roamed the countryside and popped into whatever village or shop or azienda we came across. Besides wines there is a lot of history, castles and sanctuaries here and practically no tourists.
Another great vacation with the help of In Italy. Thank you for your interest and your efficiency.
Ciao, alla prossima,
Carol Ann N.
Dear Cynthia,
La Luna was really a treat for us in late March after Milan. Franco made us welcome when we finally found the place. It was charming and the gourmet dinner was so enjoyable. We should have had the area map that you offered! We wish that we had stayed more than two days in that area of the Piedmont and would advise others to make La Luna their base to do just that.
Haydee and John W.
Dear Cynthia:
The La Luna e I Falo is a beautiful place to stay. It's on top of a mountain overlooking vineyards on all sides. There is a wonderful patio where you can sit and take in the beautiful surroundings. My wife and I spend three days there in April, 2003.
There are two potential issues visitors should be aware of:
- La Luna e I Falo may be difficult to find and if you don't speak Italian, you should get a very, very detailed map.
- The proprietor spoke almost no English. We had no one to ask about our day trips but we managed.
Despite these two minor items, I would recommend La Luna e I Falo for the following reasons:
- The setting is beautiful......like a postcard. It's quiet and restful.
- The suites are comfortable and very clean.
- The host is friendly and very accommodating. He is also an excellent cook. We had dinner (duck) at La Luna e I Falo one night. The house wine was also very good.
- If you like wine, this place is close to some of the best Italy has to offer. You are 20 minutes from many winetasting chateaus. We were told Alba (30 minute drive) had excellent wine bars, so we spend a day there. Fortunately, we arrived in the middle of a wine festival where we were able to sample (from well over a few hundred selections) many excellent wines (Barolos, Barbarescas, etc.) for only $15. Many of these wines never reach the USA.
- Right from the Inn, you can walk along the road through the vineyards (a little hilly) without worrying about traffic......we saw 2 cars during an hour walk. You pass farms, old churches and maybe a farmer or two.
- The people in town are very friendly. We had an excellent lunch in Alba. Forgot the restaurant name...sorry.
John & Marla S.
Dear In Italy,
La Luna e I Falo was a special find. The owners are wonderful and the meals among the best, if not the best, we had in Italy. One of our group had a birthday while we were there, and they went out of their way to plan a special occasion. It was grand. Again, it required a car and was hard to find - up a twisting road - but the views were great. We chose it as a place to stay there on our way to Malpensa airport. It worked fine - 2 hours to the airport would have been OK, except that Malpensa is badly signposted. Fortunately, we allowed an additional 30 minutes. We stayed 2 nights - the rooms in the guesthouse are definitely better than in the main house. Anyone visiting the area should definitely go to Alba - nice pedestrian area, and we were there for a wine festival! As a warning, you definitely need a detailed map if you are going off the main roads. The scenery is lovely, but the towns are not on the larger area maps. Skip Asti, we could find nothing very interesting there, and the drive was not at all interesting.
Nancy and Steve M.
Dear Cynthia,
Overall, our stay in Canelli was exceptional. We did not actually stay in la luna e l falo, which seemed to be booked to capacity. Instead, we stayed down the road at the guesthouse, another farm-winery. These accommodations were fine and they had a lovely breakfast room overlooking the winery and the piedmont landscape. The dinners were really outstanding. The first night we had a five course meal, the second a four course meal--both of which included wine and were terrific. We would unquestionably recommend that those who stay here, eat here as well, especially considering the relatively low cost. These were out best meals in a two-week stay in Italy.
Two caveats: one, the directions to get there were not clear enough. we got lost and needed assistance from the locals. two, we were disappointed that we could not find walking trails in the canelli area, although there were some in other parts of piedmont. One final point. We would suggest a visit to Alba (15 miles away) in early October. There are many activities related to the truffle season. In fact, on the sunday we were there, there was a fair and many celebrations in town.
Dear In Italy,
We had a great time on this trip (I can't imagine going to Italy and not having a wonderful time), and were really happy with all 3 of these properties. My comments:
La Luna e I Falo: we really enjoyed our stay here, and only wish we'd had better weather to really appreciate it -- after several days of fog and rain, we had one beautiful sunny day when the views were spectacular, breakfast was served outside on the sunny porch, and I could just imagine being here in the summer, lounging on the lawn and walking through the vineyards. You recommend in your write-up taking the half board arrangement, because there is no better food in this area. We did not take the half board plan, but were easily able to arrange with Franco to have dinner there on 2 of the nights we stayed. You are right about the food -- these were 2 of the best meals on this trip, I'm still dreaming about the pasta. We didn't see much of Ester (she kept busy in the kitchen) but Franco was an absolutely charming host.
The driving instructions were not completely accurate, we had trouble every time finding our way, and each time drove around for quite a while before we were able to get on the right road, always by chance.
Thank you, Julie and Kristin, for all your help in arranging this trip.
Judy A.
Dear Julie,
First of all, I'd like to thank you for your help in making our trip successful. We enjoyed both of the places you recommended. La Luna e i Falò was a little more rustic than we had anticipated but we enjoyed it nonethless. I would highly recommend eating all dinners there as their food is fabulous gourmet. We did have to ask directions in town exactly where to go to get there; it is very difficult to find as others had said. Thank you, again, Julie, for all your input and I will highly recommend initaly to everyone for their travel in Italy.
Clarene M.
Cynthia,
We had a wonderful time in Italy and at both of these hotels. La Luna - The hosts were wonderful - so welcoming, kind and great cooks! We actually lucked out and found our way there the first time w/out getting lost. The views and scenery from La Luna were spectacular. I must confess, tho, that the accommodations were nice and clean, but nothing luxurious. The furniture was probably from the 60s or 70s, but was still fine. We didn't have a phone in our room. Also, they don't provide soap or shampoo, so let folks know to bring some! But overall, we still enjoyed it and would consider going back.
Caren T.
Dear In Italy,
Both La Luna e i Falo and Grand Hotel Villa Balbi were wonderful successes. The proprietor at La Luna e i Falo was excellent, charming and generous. The negative side was that we had hoped to do some bicycling along the ridge (very hilly), and the bikes were in such terrible shape, even a simple ride was almost impossible. (My husband did it, with broken brakes, but I wasn't so brave). Also, even though the dinner meals were delicious, the only wine served was the wine they grow on the estate, which was fine, a Dolcetto d'Alba, but, while in Piedmont, it was very important to me to enjoy some of the famous and great wines of the region, such as the Barbarescos and Barolos, and even the wonderful Barberas. So, it would be important for you to mention this in your descriptions. It is hard to drive to a restaurant at night because the roads are extremely dark and hilly---so it presents a bit of a dilemma.
The Grand Hotel Villa Balbi--no complaints. A lovely town, Sestri Levante, well situated, for short train rides to the Cinqe Terre, or the other direction, to Portofino.
Ciao,
Davye G.
Dear In Italy,
Thanks for all your help planning this trip. We were very impressed with the quality of your website and the services you provided. The advance reservations for the Accademia in Florence worked out very well. Here are our comments on the places we stayed:
La Luna e i Falo was wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing. Exactly what we imagined! The quiet countryside with its friendly people was such a treat. The food prepared by Franco and Esther was absolutely fabulous, and the accommodations were simple, clean, and comfortable - just what we had expected and hoped for. Franco arranged for us to go on a truffle hunt one evening, which was quite unique and interesting. We hope some day to return to this wonderful place.
Thanks again for all your help,
June and David B.
Dear In Italy,
Our visit with Ester and Franco was great. The road is hard to find the first time but everyone in town knows the farm and can tell you how to get there. The place was exactly as we expected. Simple but comfortable. The view was better than we expected. We really enjoyed visiting the market in Cannelli. We were also struck by the beauty of the cemetery at the foot of the road to the farm it is worth a stroll. The Enoteca across from the Gancia complex was a cool find. The young guy running it loves american blues and plays the music down in the brick wine cellar/restaurant it was neat. I would definitely recommend this place and would like to return myself.
Donna
Dear In Italy,
When we first planned our trip using InItaly.com our friends thought we were making a mistake. "What in the world do you know about them?" "You should use a travel agency here in town." Well, we are glad they were very wrong. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and we wanted to have a special trip to remember. Not only did we have an unforgettable trip, but it actually exceeded our expectations!
We flew into Milan, rented a car and drove to La Luna e i Falo in Cannelli (about two hours away). To our surprise the roads were very well marked and we had absolutely no problem finding our destination. We were somewhat apprehensive about driving in Italy before we came but it turned out to be much easier than expected. La Luna was very nice and Franco and Ester were very gracious. The villa is located on top of a hill just above the town and has wonderful views from every vantage point. We had a lovely suite of rooms-- bedroom, dining/kitchen, and sitting room. A wonderful view and lovely breeze meant we kept our bedroom windows open throughout our stay. The 5 course dinners are reason enough to visit La Luna. Each meal was spectacular! You could tell the owners used to run a restaurant. Cannelli is a lovely little town, and the surrounding countryside is absolutely beautiful. Mango is an especially interesting little town with a wonderful castle/museum/winery/ restaurant.
The only downside to this area and villa was the lack of English spoken. We saw no other American tourists and almost no one spoke English (including our villa hosts). This proved to not be a big factor, but it is worth noting for other visitors. If you want to see a part of Italy that does not just cater to Americans this is it.
We definitely will be back.
Ed and Ellen J.
Dear In Italy,
This was our second trip to this exceptional place, La Luna ed i Falò. Ester & Franco keep you going back with their mastery of the "Antica Cucina Italiana". Their cooking prowess is reason enough to spend a few days with them, made even more enjoyable as they are both gracious hosts and delightfully warm and friendly.
While there make sure you visit the towns of Barolo, La Morra and Cherasco. Have lunch in both osterias in Cherasco, Della Rosa Rosa (closed Wed. & Thurs.) & Lumaca (closed Mon. & Tues.), both are very creative and have excellent wines- Barolo is must!
Arnaldo L.
Hello
The accommodations in La Luna E I Falo were superb, but the food was unbelievable, better than any 5 star restaurant, incredible, orgasmic! Franco combined tastes and textures and aromas and had a homemade wine to go with every course. He is proud of the local cuisine and shows it off beautifully. With every dinner we learned a little more about Piemonte's history and food and wine. Just an incredible dining experience, one that we will never forget. Canelli was the highlight of our trip, because of the accommodations and because that's where our family roots are. We all came back prouder than ever to have Piemontese ancestry. It was also a wonderfully calm and slow paced change after 7 days in Rome, the city of EVERYTHING. Part of the family stayed at the guest house with Giancarlo, who is a gracious and attentive host as well, and much easier to communicate with for those of us who didn't speak Italian (2 of us can get by in Italian - a must to really enjoy Franco's meals, because he tells you what's behind each course in history, geography, and preparation). The rooms at both places were impeccable and comfortable. I would recommend both places to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Italian wine country. We also went to several of the enacotecas and were warmly welcomed and treated as honored guests even off season and without reservations. What a friendly and welcoming part of Italy! Thank you for your excellent service. This too I will recommend to anyone planning a trip to Italy.
Louise S.
Kristin,
You know, the Langhe was very special to us. The land, the people, the cultural heritage that seemed to permeate the lives of everyone we met. Not to mention one of the prettiest places on earth we've ever seen. And the cuisine.. We've not enjoyed such a consistently high level of cuisine anywhere. Ester at Luno i e Falo and Alessandro at Castello Rosso cooked meals that rivaled the finest restaurants of San Francisco and New York. And certainly served with a lot more love!
Ritorneremo!
John L.
Dear Ghia,
First, La Luna was beautiful, though somewhat difficult to get to. It appeared that some shrubs had grown over the sign pointing us to the right way. With neither of us speaking Italian and neither of our hosts speaking English, it was somewhat frustrating to get help from our hosts. Fortunately the locals were gracious and amazingly helpful beyond comprehension. When we asked a police officer where a restaurant was, she gave us a police escort. A "Mr. Luna" was very kind and rescued us from one of the many getting lost outings. We had maps, but street signs were hard to come by.
Also many of your recommendations for wineries, restaurants and villas near Piedmont were closed or out of business. However, there was one restaurant recommended in Asti that was off the charts. Best meal we had in Italy. And nice nice people.
Janice K.
The directions to La Luna were very poor, and we spent much time trying to find it. Once there, however, it was not just a rewarding experience, but THE BEST EXPERIENCE we've had in travelling throughout Europe or anywhere else.
We arrived very late - 12:30 am, partially our own fault, and partially due to the lack of directions. The place was dark and locked, so we knocked on a few doors, to no avail. Disappointed, we started to leave, but Franco, the owner, popped his head from a window. We explained we were from Canada, and he responded "un momento" and he immediately came down - he was most pleasant (having just been awakened) and showed us to our excellent room. The next day, we wanted to do a little siteseeing, so he recommended Alba, which turned out to be an excellent recommendation. We returned for dinner.
For the dinner, I cannot say enough. The food was not merely good, not merely excellent, but THE BEST meal we've had on this or any other trip. Served by the most congenial hosts we've ever encountered. Each course was served with a wine (produced by Franco from his estate) which particularly suited the course. Every course - the appetizer, the white truffled pasta, the granite pallet cleanser, the guinea fowl, the desert was uniformly of the highest quality. At La Luna, it became evident that we were not just eating another great Italian meal, but we had the privilege of dining with two of the Great Chefs of Europe.
Other guests for dinner included a large family group from Switzerland, who drove four hours just for the meal. They, too, raved about the food. Apparently, Franco and Ester's meals are well known!
In Italy, the food is normally quite good. But we would return just to saveur another dinner that these two chefs prepare. A true highlight of this trip and probably of many trips to come.
James and Gloria G.
Dear Cynthia,
Thanks for your note about our stay at La Luna e I Falo and please excuse my delay in responding We enjoyed our stay at La Luna e I Falo. The accomodations were very nice. The instructions on how to find the place were a bit sketchy but the townsfolk were happy to help us locate the right route. The panoramic view from the La Luna e I Falo is lovely. The location was extremely comvenient for day trips to Alba, Asti, Torino. The food and wine were uniformly excellent. We would stay there again. For anyone interested in white truffles and good wine, this area of Piedmont is the place to be in October.
B. Olney
Dear In Italy,
We had a great time at La Luna e I Falo. The host and his wife were very sweet and professional and the rooms were clean and large. We had lots of privacy. I highly suggest that anyone staying there also have dinner there. Their food is wonderful and served with wines that they produce on their own estate under a Luna e I Falo label. We really enjoyed taking a walk around the vineyards after dinner - it was quiet and beautiful. Our only complaint was that while we were there the weather was pretty crummy - it rained almost constantly. So we didn't get a chance to explore the Piedmont area as much as we would have liked. We did go to Alba and Asti, both nice towns, and we visited some of the smaller towns as well. I also highly recommend checking out some of the other local agritourism places for lunch or just to visit. Hope this answers your questions. We would definitely go back.
Best Regards,
Nadine S.
Dear In Italy,
At La Luna e i Falo', we were given a suite with a laundry machine. Great place, great food, great wine, great hosts, great views.
Rich H.
Dear In Italy,
Hi: I'm glad you contacted me. I've been looking for a way to get to you with some comments.
Luna e i Falo' is great. The guy that owns the place is totally charming as is his wife. We ate there the night we got there and the food was good as was the wine the guy produced on his property. No one speaks any English, but that was not a problem at all.
The owner recommended a local Osteria called La Crota, in Colusso (I'm guessing on the spellings and don't have my diary with me). We had a wonderful meal in a tiny town on a hill; good wine and friendly service made it better. There is a terrace with a great view of the surrounding countryside but it was closed on Sunday; maybe it was too windy. It would be a great place to eat.
The only downside is that the place is hard to find. The only sign we were able to find after 30 minutes of aimless wandering was off the road from Asti. From this road you follow the sign to "Centro" and you find the sign. You need to tell others about this little problem.
All in all, I was completely satisfied with this place and would gladly go again.
Doug D.
Dear In Italy,
The time we spent at La Luna e l Falo was wonderful. The place is quite beautiful, they have spent long hours tending the gardens, and the vineyards. The host made every effort to accommodate any request that we had. The food was excellent.
Karren D.
Dear In Italy,
The experience at La Luna e Falo was very nice also in spite of heavy rain and very cold weather. Dinners were of excellent quality, but very reserved. The owners work very hard and don't have too much time for idle chat. We forced to stay in a hotel our first night also due to some mix up. Since the weather was so bad we left before our week was up and went to Verona. They were very understanding about us leaving early. We had a wonderful experience before we left at the truffle festival and an actual truffle hunt - which I need more time to tell you about then I have right now.
Looking forward to France in a few days and back to Italy in Sept/Oct.
Thanks
Gene and Chuck P.
Fabio,
La Luna e i Falo was a wonderful selection. It is one of the best B&B's we've stayed at anywhere. There just weren't any tourists around anywhere we went in that part of the Piedmont.
It sits on a hill top, or ridge more accurately. The hosts are charming, and the food and wine was excellent. The muscato wine, which we had with desert, was not to be missed. We ate in three dinners and were pleased with the food. The other night we ate at San Marco in Canelli which was superb. Great barolo wines and an 8 course dinner! The living room is spacious and the furniture and painting rather spectacular...huge 17th century sideboards, etc. Rooms were nice and airy.
The directions on finding La Luna weren't good. I would simply say to stop in the town and ask for directions. It is up on the ridge north of the town. It seems well known.
Best wishes and thanks for such a good choice.
Leonard
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