Join us on our Piedmont Food and Wine vacation as we explore the famous noble wines, traditional foods and rich culture of this beautiful region with winery tours, cooking class, and guided walking tours in the historic villages. Set in the shadows of the Alps, we’ll be based in the Langhe area near the towns of Barolo and Dogliani, with its beautifully landscaped vineyards, hazelnut tree groves, and rolling hills dotted with ancient castles and tiny villages.
Excursions
Our in-depth learning experience will include the fine wines and culinary delights that make this region so famous. We’ll learn about – and taste – the famous wines of Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto by touring the vineyards, meeting the wine makers and learning the nuances of the grapes grown and harvested there for hundreds of years. The cuisine of the region perfectly pairs with its wine and is rich in tradition with influences from the neighboring countries of France and Switzerland. White truffles, excellent cheeses, succulent meats, stuffed pastas, hazelnuts and chocolate are some of the gastronomic delights from this region.
Included during the week we’ll visit historical towns – Alba, Barolo and Barbaresco for its wines and Turin for its stunning Baroque architecture, chocolate, and historical cafes. We’ll visit an artisan chocolate factory, tour a hazelnut farm and visit a cheese maker to learn about (and taste) the many delicious cheeses that come from this region. We love to visit the local markets and will fit them during our week!
Accommodations
Our group will be staying at a lovely winery estate just outside of Monferato d’Alba where they produce Barolo, Dogliani and Barbaresco wines. The luxury Relais hotel is beautifully situated overlooking the vineyards. Recently completed it has all modern conveniences with each double occupancy room has its own private bathroom. There are several living spaces to relax and soak in the beauty of the countryside with its views of the vineyards. There is a swimming pool to take a dip after the day of touring!
Highlights of our Week
- Wine education and tastings of the major wine regions of Piedmont including Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto
- Hands on cooking class followed by lunch paired with regional wines
- Artisan food tours – cheese tour to learn the region’s specialties, a hazelnut farm and a chocolate tour
- Guided walking tour of Torino
- Visits to area hill top towns for markets and specialties
- Breakfast each morning
- All lunches and dinners including unlimited local wines
- Our tours are small groups between 10-12 like minded people and are all inclusive – tours, classes, tastings, meals, transportation to our scheduled excursions – everything!
Reserve your place now in our culinary tours! Need more information? Contact Mary@eccolacucina.com
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