Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker
Description
Join this exclusive Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker who will share his passion and knowledge about the wines of the Piedmont region of Italy. Visit three renowned wineries within the wine region of Alba, including the cellar owned by the winemaker and his family. Travel in style on a elegant van with a small group of only eight travelers (private tours available on request). We can arrange the pick-up from your hotel (around Alba). Our Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker calls in at one of the villages of the Langhe hills, for some free time and lunch on your own.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Alba can be reached by train from Turin
Some free time will either be set in Barolo or La Morra, depending on the wineries booked
Dominated by the medieval fortress, Roddi is one of the eleven villages where Barolo wine is produced
Panoramic scenery
Different soil within the same area of production of Barolo wine and the chance to compare different types of Barolo
On the East side of Alba, the same Nebbiolo grapes can produce a different wine, name after the town of Barbaresco
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver will meet you in Piazzale Cleto Giovannoni, at the corner with Via Vivaro (by the newsstand)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Giovanni was very knowledgeable, friendly and an excellent guide. We went to excellent wineries, include his. Tasted many great wines. Don’t miss this tour!
The tour with Giovanni was fantastic! We had great wine, learned a ton, and received some great recommendations along the way.
Marco was an exceptional guide. Our party included people from India, UK, USA and Mexico and he made us all feel welcome and special. His knowledge of winemaking was extraordinary and really brought the region and its wonderful wines to life. He taught us about the leaves, the soil, the climate and the entire winemaking process from harvesting to bottling and shipping, all with lots of warmth and humor. It was amazing to have the winemaker’s perspective throughout this experience. He also went well above and beyond for a couple that got engaged on the trip and for those that wished to ship wine home. We felt lucky indeed that he was our guide. He was truly an integral part of the experience, and it exceeded our expectations.
Marco was a fantastic guide, his passion and depth of knowledge made this a highlight of our trip to Alba. Thanks Marco for a great day. 🍷
Super tour. The three artisanal wineries we visited showed excellent wines and the winemakers gave us a fascinating insight into how the wines are produced. We got a good idea of the landscape of this part of Piedmont and Giovanni explained the differences between the areas very well. Giovanni was a brilliant tour guide.
We had a great experience with Meet Piemonte! Our guide was a local farmer and winemaker who gave us a truly unique and wonderful experience. First he took us to a hill to show us the region, then to 3 wineries that were all family-owned, and a lunch spot with gorgeous views. It was the highlight of our trip to Italy! I would recommend it to anyone!
If you're really looking to experience the food and wine of Piedmont, Meet Piedmont will make it happen for you. We spent 5 days in Piedmont, and Meet Piedmont helped us set up wine tours, cheese tasting, a cooking class, and even our hotel and transportation (including airport pickup in Milan). The wine tours are fantastic. We did one for the Langhe region (the Barolog and Barbaresco tour), and one specifically for Barbera. On both occasions, the guide was informative and helpful, and the wines were lovely. The cooking class with Fernanda was probably the highlight of our entire Italian stay. She brings you into her home and does a great job teaching how to make traditional recipes, and then you get to eat a delicious lunch of all the food you made. There's a lot to do and see for food and wine in Piedmont, but Meet Piedmont makes the whole process simple. Tell them what you're interested in, and they will present you with some great options. We're thankful we got to work with them--it made our stay in Piedmont exactly what we wanted it to be.
Marco is the best. The tour was Bellissimo. So much great detail from somebody who knows all the intricacies. With seven generations in the same family his winery was exemplary. We will be back!
Currently waiting for a pick up which should have happened 40 minutes ago. Any get hold of the company and nobody has picked us after we’ve paid c.£400 for a wine tour and were at the pick up about 30 minutes early. There is no way to contact the company on a weekend as their office w is not open so now we have no wine tour when this was the main activity we came here to do and probably won’t be able to rearrange one today.
Dear Samantha, the booking came from a third-party platform and due to a technical glitch it appeared on our system the following day. It is absolutely not true that we were not reachable as emails show the time we replied to both you and to the customer relation of the booking platform. We immediately offered you to do the tour the following day, which you declined. At 11:10am, so 1 hour and 10' after your first call, the full refund was sent. We apologize if this disrupted your vacation but we always encourage all our guests to book directly with us in order to have full control of all bookings and a better customer experience. Nonetheless, booking directly on our website it is cheaper than on other platforms. Kind regards, Marco Scaglione
This tour exceeded our expectations! We had a wonderful time. Our guide Giovanni is very knowledgeable about the wine business since he is a winemaker himself. He’s also very personable and fun to be with. We started the tour by visiting "Fratelli Ravello", a winery near La Morra in the Barolo region. Elena Fratelli, who works in the winery with her parents and brother, showed us the property and directed us on a very nice tasting of their most iconic wines. Then Giovanni recommended a very nice restaurant in the area, where we had the local specialties. We loved the Plin, a pasta dish of small ravioli. Next, we visited "La Ganghija", the winery owned by Enzo Rapalino in the Barbaresco area. Enzo's family had owned vineyards for many years, but he is the first one that decided to make wine. He is also introducing some innovations in the process. It was nice to hear about his passion for making a top product. The last stop was "Cascina Galarin", the winery owned by Giovanni and his family. They specialize in Barbera D'Asti. What a treat it was to have a taste of those fabulous wines! This tour was a wonderful experience that we will remember for many years to come. We wholeheartedly recommend it!
