About this tour
A seven-hour deep dive into Piedmont's Langhe region led by a working winemaker and vineyard owner. You'll traverse the rolling hills to understand how soil composition, aspect, and climate shape Barolo and Barbaresco, then visit two active wineries to meet producers, tour their cellars, and taste over ten regional wines alongside a two-course lunch in a traditional osteria.
Highlights
- Walk vineyard slopes with a practising winemaker explaining terroir differences
- Explore cellar operations and production methods at two family wineries
- Taste 10+ wines including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Moscato
- Two-course lunch at a local restaurant with water and coffee
- Learn how modern Piedmont viticulture adapts to changing climate
- Meet the producers pouring their own wines
What to expect
You'll start in the Langhe landscape, stopping to examine vineyard sites and how their position, soil type, and exposure alter what grows there. Your guide—who owns and works their own winery—contextualises recent shifts in farming practice driven by climate variability. Two winery visits follow: you'll descend into cellars, see barrels and tanks, and hear directly from owners about their choices and techniques. Lunch breaks the day mid-way, offering genuine local food. Wine tastings happen at both stops, with producers pouring and discussing their own bottles. Expect a practical, conversational tone rather than formal lecturing.
Good to know
Air-conditioned transport throughout. Infants can travel in prams or car seats. Public transport available nearby. Gratuities not included. Suitable for all fitness levels, though vineyard walking involves mild slopes.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.