Italy: Piedmont
The Region
Piedmont offers the highest number of Classified DOC and DOCG wines in Italy and is home to two of Italy’s most esteemed wines: Barolo and Barbaresco made from the Nebbiola grape. The most popular wine for daily consumption is Barbera. Piedmont also gives the wine world Moscato, the sweet and now very trendy dessert wine and Asti Spumante, Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, now simply Asti since gaining its DOCG status.
If you go in the fall, a Truffle Hunt. And don’t miss the Wine Bank which is dedicated to preserving traditional values and quality of cuisine. It also acts as an historic repository for 50,000 bottles of Italian wines. And, since you are sooo close, our Chairman begs you to visit Milan for shopping the trendiest fashions in Italy if not all of Europe as well as a not-to-be-missed viewing of Leonardo DaVinci’s ‘Last Supper’.
Accommodation
Hotel Villa La Favorita is a beautiful, family-owned villa and part of a working winery. Cooking classes are provided in the country kitchen overlooking the vineyards and town of Alba.
Wineries
You’ll get the broadest possible exposure to winemaking styles from producers like Brezza, Gaja, Ca’Rome’, Rivetto, Nada, Pio Cesare, Giacosa, Mascarello, Ratti, Batasiolo and Conterno among others.
Suggested Tours
5 Star Milan-Piedmont 7 nights, 8 days
Inclusions
- Transfers – from and to airports/hotels
- 6 days with Driver-wine expert guide with commentary, insider info and local wine history
- 6 days use of private car, SUV or van including fuel.
- 7 Nights deluxe accommodation for two (double occupancy)
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 lunches – one a Michelin-starred experience
- 4 dinners including 2 at Michelin-starred restaurants
- 1 private tour of Milan city
- 2 admissions for ‘Last Supper’ viewing
- 2 artisan visits: Either Torrone Nougat or Torino Chocolate and Toma Cheese or Cotto Salami
- 1 Private cooking demonstration experience with dinner
- 1 Grappa producer visit and tasting
- 9 wineries and tastings
Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price Per Person (pp): $7,495.00 double occupancyCan be as low as $5,695.00 pp with 6 like-minded food and wine lovers (e.g. 3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change due to currency fluctuations until deposit made.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels and Winery Owner/Wine Consultant Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.
4 Star Piedmont – 5 nights, 6 days
Inclusions
- Transfers
- 6 days with Driver-wine expert guide with commentary, insider info and local wine history
- 6 days use of private car, SUV or van including fuel.
- 6 days and 5 Nights hotel in shared double/twin room incl. taxes.
- 5 breakfasts
- 1 winery lunch, including fine wines, paired with food
- 2 dinners: 1 welcome gourmet dinner on arrival, 1 gourmet dinner with cooking lesson
- Artisan visit – Toma cheese and Cotto salame producer.
- 1 visit to Grappa producer, including tasting fees
- 8 VIP winery visits, including all wine tasting fees
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Custom fees, meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price Per Person (pp): $5,449.00 double occupancy but…can be as low as $3,599.00 pp with 6 people (3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change due to currency fluctuations until deposit.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels and Winery Owner/Wine Consultant Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.