WINE TOURS OF ITALY
Wine tour of Piemonte
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
A superb 4 night tour 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 .
Piemonte vineyards near Barolo village
A tour of the Piemonte ( Piedmont ) region of north-west Italy , once part of the kingdom of Savoy and at the forefront of Italian unification in the mid 19th Century , 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 . Whilst the food products merit a visit in their own right , it is the allure of the great wines of the region that attracts many and it is this that is the focus of our 4 night wine appreciation tour . Barolo and Barbaresco , two of the most revered red wines in the world , hail from the heartland of this region , both produced from the ‘ Holy Grail ’ variety of Nebbiolo grape ( named after the morning mists that hover atmospherically over the vines here during harvest time ). In addition to these , there are other high quality wines to tempt your palate including Barbera , Dolcetto and Moscato . One of the most appealing and fascinating aspects of the wines of Piemonte is their variety and how this exists within a very small geographic area , with small , individual differences from how the producer decides to vinify , whether more traditional or modernist , the influence of the climate and soil when the vineyards are at slightly different altitudes and facing different directions . 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 cooperatives . 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 . Quite rightly as befits any exploration of Piemonte , home to the Slow Food movement , we will also be introducing you to local produce with a chocolate tasting and a visit to a local cheese producer as well as providing you with Piemontese specialities at included lunches and dinners .
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