The Perennial House Buyer turns to the Langhe

This week, I have already bought three properties — an ancient hilltop villa wrapped by the verdant embrace of sculpture- strewn gardens and vineyards; a fortified castle looming large over an olive tree-encrusted valley from behind the shelter of thick crenellated towers; and a Baroque confection where the glimmering of crystal chandeliers dances on the angels and Muses frescoed on the walls.