The lake region of northern Italy conjures up many pleasing images for sophisticates seeking a respite from the demands of modern-day life:  three hundred year-old villas along sparkling Lake Como, perhaps populated by handsome celebrities like George Clooney (who does keep a home on the lake in Carate Urio); charming bistros, serving up rich risottos and lively Barbarescos, pressed from Piedmontese Nebbiola grapes; and the twinkling Pennine Al... Full Story