This is as nice of a place as you could hope to find in a small Piedmont town. Bistagno is not exactly a hopping place, but the Hotel Monteverde is a great place to end up if you're exploring the area. The recent renovations are excellent, and their associated restaurant La Teca is highly recommended even if only for room service in a pinch. The staff was incredibly helpful in recommending activities / destinations in the local area and in setting up a private wine tour (at Marenco, where Andrea was super generous with his time and tour). If in the area, stay here!