Infos
- Piedmont’s foodie side
- Hands-on experiences with rice, wine and truffle
- Rolling countryside
- Arrival
- Monferrato and Spumante
- Turin and Bicerin
- Vercelli, rice and beer
- Barolo wine and truffle
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme and inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Monferrato and Spumante
Tour through the rolling hills of the Monferrato wine region, with a stop at a local cellar i to taste some pure Barbera red-wine. Afternoon tour of the underground cathedrals of Canelli, a UNESCO heritage site, where the oldest Spumante (Italian champagne) is produced, following a traditional and unique process
Gusto of the day: wine and Spumante (Italian Champagne)
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Asti and Canelli excursion
- 1 x wine tasting in Monferrato, paired with local products
- 1 x Spumante tasting in the UNESCO underground cathedrals of Canelli
3 Turin and Bicerin
Guided tour of esoteric Turin, renowned for its elegant architecture, rich history, and delectable cuisine. The tour includes iconic landmarks such as the majestic Mole Antonelliana, home to the National Cinema Museum, and the resplendent Turin Cathedral, which houses the Holy Shroud. Tasting of the local Bicerin, a delightful combination of espresso, hot chocolate, and a layer of frothy milk, at a historical bar in the city centre.
Gusto of the day: Bicerin
- 1 x 2-hour guided walking tour of Turin
- 1 x Bicerin tasting at a historic bar in the city centre
4 Vercelli, rice and beer
Visit to Vercelli, a city of Celtic origin known for its rice cultivation. Hands-on cooking experience, featuring rice main course and desserts, paired with a glass of local wine at a local typical country estate.
Gusto of the day: rice-based homemade lunch
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Vercelli, rice and beer excursion
- 1 x cooking class at a local estate, including starters, rice main course and dessert and a glass of wine
5 Barolo wine and truffle
Truffle hunt experience with real trifulau (the hunter) and dogs, including an explanation of the most common techniques and some insider tips. At the end of the hunt, tasting of truffle-based products paired with local wines.
Gusto of the day: Truffles and Barolo wine
- 1 x FD tour guide for the truffle hunt and Langhe excursion
- 1 x truffle hunt with a tasting of wine and regional products
6 Departure
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