I have family in Sicily (grandparents, aunts) and aunts & uncles in Liguria. But, I think Piemonte is the most beautiful part of Italia. It's gorgeous. Unbelievable food, too. Great seafood and unbelievable beef and pork.
Plus, if you still want access to the water, you're only about 80 miles from the sea when in Torino. And, Autostrada dei Fiori (the coastal highway in that part of Italy), is one of the most scenic highways in the world. It's really a great place to do a little driving.
Too good I will look up this Autostrada de Ciori and I hope to ship my Harley over to ride while there.
So just cruising this road will be a must,
Thanks