Hosted tours
A day in the Langhe
A day through the wineries of Barolo and Barbaresco — small, unhurried, and chosen for the cellar, not the signpost.
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Non solo Vino & Farm Food
A sommelier’s table in the hills above Cuneo — wine, garden, and the long Italian afternoon.
Aldo Steccanella
Three decades among the vines.
I spent my working life around Italian wine — cellars in the Langhe, hostarie in the hills, tables where a meal became the best part of someone’s week. Today I pour, I cook, I walk visitors through the vineyards I love. Borgata Biule is home, and you are welcome at the table.
— Aldo
From the kitchen
Porcini risotto with malga cheese
Arborio stirred through with raw-milk malga cheese from the Valle Varaita and porcini fresh from the woods — with a glass of Barbaresco beside it.
See the recipe →Open days
The gate opens a few times a year.
Long tables under the Monviso, everything from the garden and the valley. See what has already happened at Borgata Biule — and what is coming.
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The press
“The passion of an Italian.”UK food press, on Aldo at Ludlow Food Festival
Guests at the table
What people say.
Absolutely Absolutely delicious beef stew with polenta! The beef was beautifully tender and full of rich, comforting flavor. The red wine sauce was absolutely fantastic—deep, savory, and perfectly complemented the meat and vegetables. The creamy polenta was the perfect accompaniment, adding a lovely smooth texture and balancing the richness of the stew. Everything was beautifully presented, and the combination of flavors made this a truly satisfying and memorable dish. A wonderful, hearty meal that I would happily order again. Highly recommended! ❤️🥩🍷 Can’t wait to visit again ❤️🥂
A beautiful day spent in a magical place, where you can chat with other diners, a casual spot that transports you back to a timeless, fairytale village. Aldo's cuisine is tasty and carefully prepared. A perfect stop after a nice walk! Dogs are welcome.
Aldo, we can only reconfirm what we already said verbally yesterday, that undoubtedly also thanks to the good weather, it was a more than pleasant afternoon, in a more than characteristic setting and in a friendly and cheerful atmosphere. There is no need to even discuss the food but let's say that the tiramisu was a spectacular and worthy conclusion.
The hospitality and kindness deserve an A+. It was a pleasure to share the emotions, tenacity, and enthusiasm of a new project in the Varaita Valley. The atmosphere is informal, adorned with simple yet welcoming details. The cuisine is in keeping with the underlying atmosphere: it feels like lunch at a friend's house! My personal culinary feedback: I would have preferred simple gnocchi with tomato sauce or cheese. But it's all a matter of taste! The meat and potatoes were tasty and tender! And the polenta slice was lightly au gratin. Thanks, Aldo. Good luck! Erika
I recently moved to the Varaita Valley and, looking for new culinary experiences, was directed by the locals to try the cuisine of this new restaurant located in a splendid setting at 1,000 meters above sea level, just above the village of Melle. It was a wonderful experience; I met fantastic people, and the owner is an exceptional chef. Every dish on the menu evoked strong emotions, everything excellent, from appetizer to dessert (an amazing tiramisu). And what can I say about the stew with polenta, absolutely delicious, as well as the gnocchi with local cheese fondue and 'nduja, mouth-watering, as they say... A truly welcoming atmosphere that also allows you to make new friends. I can't wait to return to try other dishes. Truly a wonderful experience. At the end of the meal, he even gave us a splendid performance, singing a beautiful song that all the guests appreciated and applauded.
First of all, we appreciated Aldo's hospitality and then the whole atmosphere, so genuine and simple, yet not banal. The food was excellent; I found it very balanced across all courses; my wife particularly enjoyed the appetizer and the first course. Kudos also to Bart, a very polite young man and a good person. See you soon, bye.
Come visit
Borgata Biule.
In the hills above Melle, in the Varaita valley, thirty minutes from the A6.
LAT 44°36'N
LONG 7°18'E
ALT 620 m
