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La Darbia’s restaurant, “La Cucina”,
and the idyllic terrace and cocktail bar
amidst the organic vegetable garden
have become a jealously kept secret for
discerned epicureans - from Milan to
Hamburg, from New York to Helsinki.
Chef Matteo Monfrinotti shares the
property's connection to the region
and emphasises the culinary identity of
Piedmont. Regional ingredients, genuine
dishes, gourmet level - that's what "La
Cucina" is all about.
The 20 suite-apartments, as well as
the restaurant, emanate an understated
elegance that does not need loud notes
to impress. “Sobrio”, as the Italians would
say. Simple, and therefore intriguing.
The architecture of La Darbia reflects
the simple, formal language of Piemont’s
rural buildings and integrates local
materials, Mediterranean vegetation, and
unadorned handicrafts. The essence of
this stretch of land, its cultural history
and rural typologies became the project’s
architectural and conceptual leitmotif.
The chromatic concept of the interiors
picks up on the nuanced colour palette of
nature. Introverted towards the forest and
overgrown with ivy, all the 20 apartments
open onto the garden, with vineyards and
a heated saltwater pool. On the sundeck,
you can enjoy a yoga session while your

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