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Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

1. Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

The hiking tour starting in Alba, the Langhe capital, passes through the hills around the town providing walkers with a vantage point to enjoy a panorama overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys. Wine assumes a unique importance in this region. The Piedmont vineyard landscape is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and most consistent with the ideal of a “scenic” rural and vineyard landscape, accentuated by the gently rolling hills that provide many vistas and panoramas with subtle nuances. In the middle of walking, just on the top of the hill, the winery waits you for a delicious wine tasting with small bites of traditional local products. This tour is indicated for tourists that arrive in Alba by pubblic transportation especially and without a car. This tour is recommended for people in good shape, used to walk uphill. Appropriate footwear is suggested. Length: about 6 km – 3.7 mi. - Elevation gain: 350 m – 1148 ft. The winery can change following the availability.

Pollentia: Vespa Tour to the Wine Region of Langhe

2. Pollentia: Vespa Tour to the Wine Region of Langhe

In the very heart of Langa in Southern Piedmont, where the hills rarely exceed five hundred meters and where the air smells of must, Barolo “The King Of Wines” or “The Wine Of Kings” has been produced by passionate winemakers since the beginning of the 19th Century! Territory, traditions, history and stories are closely interconnected. Our silent electric Vespa is the cleanest way to visit this harmonious land and to embrace the new frontier of eco-friendly mobility. Mind and soul will be regenerated while enjoying the wonderful views and the surrounding vineyards where a more sustainable viticulture has already come true! Self-drive our Vespa Elettrica and follow our route recommendations to live in the best way an Authentic Italian Experience in Langa

Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

3. Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 5 different glasses of red wine, representing the area and traditions of the Piedmont region. You will taste different grapes, all known for their rich flavors and complexity. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each wine. They will explain the history and traditions of the Langhe region, and you will learn about the different grape varieties, the terroir, and the winemaking techniques used to produce these exceptional wines. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

4. Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 6 different glasses of either Barolo or Barbaresco, two best wines in the world, known for their complexity, depth, and aging potential. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each glass explaining the differences between tecniques, terroir and soils used for each wine which result in deeply different tastes. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

5. Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

From sheep and goats at pasture to the cheese-making lab with the final tasting for a journey to remember! A renovated farmhouse, a boundless panorama and the peace and quiet of the Alta Langa: an authentic experience discovering the secrets of cheese one-time with traditions in a natural environment, where the flavours are genuine and the aromas are reminiscent of days gone by. Lovely goats and sheep, and finally a terrific tasting with different types of cheese.

Alba: Half-Day Barolo Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

6. Alba: Half-Day Barolo Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

Join a wine tasting and drive along the most panoramic wine routes of Piedmont. Wind through the vineyards where the Nebbiolo grapes are cultivated to produce the famous Barolo wine. Admire the picture-perfect Langhe hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dotted with medieval towers, castles, and quaint villages. Continue to a boutique winery, step inside the aging cellar, and enjoy a premium wine tasting of 4 to 5 wines, sampling different types of Barolo. At the end of your tour, transfer to either the town of Barolo or to another village in the area for some free time to explore numerous wine shops enjoying the slow-paced Italian lifestyle.

Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

7. Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

Celebrate Piedmont's famous white truffle at the annual Alba White Truffle Fair. Discover the sights and smells of the Alba White Truffle market in the capital of the famous Barolo Region. Enjoy a private guided tour in the fascinating medieval center of Alba, and explore the fair with a special skip-the-line entrance ticket, meet all the exhibitors, and learn about the history of the truffle.

Langhe: Truffle Hunting Tour at Sunset

8. Langhe: Truffle Hunting Tour at Sunset

In the silence and atmospheres of the woods, an opportunity to live the most exciting experience of a holiday in Langhe Monferrato Roero hills. Discover traditions and anecdotes about the precious underground mushroom, see the dog at work and learn the training techniques and the relationship with the truffle hunter, learn about truffle plants, deepen the aromas, breathe in the scents ... emotions to remember! Along unique landscapes in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, among panoramas to be contemplated as a palette of changing colors of a thousand shades that make our hills magical and unforgettable.

From Turin: Half-Day Truffle Hunting and Lunch in Piedmont

9. From Turin: Half-Day Truffle Hunting and Lunch in Piedmont

Following a pickup from your accommodation in Turin, your personal driver will take to Alba in the Piedmont region, the gastronomical capital of Italy famous for its exquisite black and white truffles approximately an hour's drive away. Together with your truffle-hunting expert and well-trained dogs, you will search fertile ground to find your own truffles.   The real hero of the excursion is the dog who will keep moving through the trees and sniffing at the base of the trunks to find the truffles. Your guide will show you how to use special equipment to delicately pull out the truffles. During a walk through the woods, truffle experts will explain everything related to this culinary delicacy. After the hunting experience in the woods, you will be guided to the picturesque restaurant surrounded by an unforgettable landscape of vineyards. You will enjoy the excellent combination of truffle delicacies paired with famous Barolo wine. Following the lunch, your driver will take to Barbaresco village for a short walk around local heritage sites. Barbaresco village is surrounded by vineyards and characterized by its 30m 11th-century tower visible from miles around. At the end of this incredible experience, your driver will take you back to Turin in comfort while you enjoy the picturesque landscape of Alba.

Turin: Private Barolo Wine Region Day Trip with Lunch

10. Turin: Private Barolo Wine Region Day Trip with Lunch

Begin your journey into the heart of the Barolo region with an intimate visit to a winery situated in the town of Alba. This winery is one of the most well-known in Barolo, producing wines that are renowned for their quality. Sip on a variety of wines as you learn about the rich heritage of Italian wine making. After your first wine tasting you will be taken to the picturesque town of Piedmont, to savor the flavors of traditional Italian dishes. Piedmont is a cradle of traditional cooking techniques, embracing the principles of “slow food” philosophy, which strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine. Your meal will be complemented by wines from the restaurant’s refined selection. Following your lunch, you will continue onto a guided tour of one of Barolo’s most famous wineries, which grows exclusively the Nebbiolo grape. During your wine tasting, the sommelier will tell you about the unique methods implemented in the making of this red wine. Lastly, drive through the Langhe region, to see the small, but beautiful historical center of Barbaresco, which is surrounded by scenic vineyards and rolling hills. Here, you can admire the natural panorama, medieval fortresses, and surrounding settlements before heading back to Turin.

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Gabriele was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely perfect! We stayed in La Morra and enjoyed the wonderful view, then we went to the village of Barolo and after that on to a vineyard and tasted their wines. Really good day and I really recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the wines from Piedmont. Great value for money and definitely worth it!

it was enjoyable. the driver was professional and friendly and the wines and food was very pleasant. also great views of the winelands