Six return train services are now operating on weekdays between the towns of Asti and Alba in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, a land known for its vineyard-draped hills, truffle-filled woods and Michelin-starred restaurants.

New rail routes have been introduced to make it easier to explore this area by train.

More services are planned for next year to allow visitors to discover the region’s historic villages.

Asti is renowned for producing Asti Spumante, a fizzy white wine, and Moscato…