Wine tour of Piemonte
4 nights / 5 days
Barolo • Visit G D Vajara • Alba • Cherasco • Barbaresco • Visit Sottimano • Visit Giolito cheese producer • Bra • Visit Castle of Grinzane Cavour • Visit Marchesi d ’ Alfieri estate
" Superb holiday . Our guide , Cindy-Marie , was excellent . Hotel was also superb .”
This is a 4-night wine tour of Piemonte for up to 14 people accompanied by an experienced wine and food expert , discovering the land and the variety of the wines of Piemonte , including the renowned Barolo and Barbaresco .
Castle of Grinzane Cavour
A tour of is a fascinating and amazing journey into an attractive landscape that bursts with distinctive flavours of its produce , from wine to hazelnuts , from chestnuts to truffles , from cheese to breadsticks . The focus of this four-night tour is to discover the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco , two of the most revered red wines in the world , as well as other top-quality wines to tempt your palate including Barbera , Dolcetto and Moscato . One of the most fascinating points about this region is how a tremendous variety of wine exists within a very small geographic area . The estates we visit in this tour will demonstrate how many factors contribute to the subtle difference in the wines , from multiple award winning , small boutique family-run wineries , through to one of Italy ’ s leading wine co-operatives . The tastings we include will show you a range of wines including some of the Reserve and Cru wines as well as the intriguing Barbera , the early ripening Dolcetto , considered less complex and easy drinking and Freisa and Grignolino . It is not only these classic red wines that are produced in Piemonte but Arneis is a herby white with notes of almonds , the classic Gavi di Gavi , Timorasso with its peach and apricot notes and of course the frothy Moscato d ’ Asti , a wine that actually smells of grapes but also elderflower and with its fizz and naturally low alcohol is the ideal wine to liven your palate at the end of a meal .
Our wine and food expert Cindy-Marie Harvey tells us that having discovered a love of Pinot Noir at an early age , she seemed destined for a life in the wine trade . However , her love of languages led her to work in Italy . After living in Piemonte for five years , discovering the delights of Nebbiolo and white truffles , she returned to the wine trade in the UK . She has spent the last 20 years planning and escorting wine tours to all the main wine regions of the world , from South America to Burgundy and Bordeaux . She now shares her passion for food and wine on her own website , Love Wine Food Ltd as well as in her own kitchen where she is often found surrounded by recipe books in Italian , French or Spanish . She looks forward to sharing her passion for the region of Piemonte with you .
We include
• Flight with British Airways London Gatwick to Turin return , Euro traveller . Club upgrade available on request at a supplement .
• Transport from Turin airport in a small luxury coach for a maximum of 14 people , with one piece of luggage per person .
• English-speaking tour guide with knowledge of the wine and food of Piemonte .
• Four nights ’ bed and buffet breakfast in deluxe double or twin rooms at the Relais Villa d ’ Amelia , about 20 minutes ’ drive from Alba and about 35 minutes ’ drive from Barolo .
• One 4-course dinner at the Villa d ’ Amelia on day 1 in the gourmet restaurant with wine
• One simple supper at the Villa d ’ Amelia on day 2 in the gourmet restaurant with wine
• Other meals included as follows : Lunch with wine on day 2 , lunch with wine on day 3 , dinner with wine in Alba on day 3 , dinner with wine on day 4 , lunch with wine on day 5 .
• Entrances and wine tastings as mentioned in the full itinerary
Holiday prices and dates Prices per person 7 November 2021 £ 3,420 Single supplement £ 470
The full day-by-day itinerary is available on our website and in a leaflet , available on request .
Barolo vineyards Expressions Holidays Piemonte 01392 441250
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