About this tour
Spend eight hours in Piedmont's celebrated wine country, visiting three working wineries across the Langhe region's Barolo and Barbaresco hills. A winemaker or cellar owner guides you through vineyard landscapes dotted with hazelnut groves and quiet villages, explaining how local techniques shape these distinctive wines. You'll taste selections at each stop and learn what sets Piedmontese reds apart. Private transport from Alba is included; lunch at a local trattoria is on you.
Highlights
- Three separate winery visits with tastings and cellar access
- Private vehicle through rolling Langhe countryside
- Direct conversation with winemakers about their methods
- Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards up close
- Panoramic stops in authentic Piedmont villages
- Learn barrel-ageing traditions and family winemaking stories
What to expect
You'll be collected from Alba and driven into wine country, stopping at three established cellars across the day. At each, you meet the owner or winemaker who walks you through their vineyard and production approach—barrel selection, aging timelines, vintage decisions. Tastings follow, usually three wines per cellar. Expect to stand and walk through cool cellars and some vineyard rows; the pace is unhurried. Mid-day you'll have time for lunch at a recommended restaurant (book ahead if keen) or wander a village. The drive between stops includes views of terraced slopes and small hamlets. By late afternoon you're back in Alba.
Good to know
Minimum age for wine tasting is 18. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light layer—cellars stay cool year-round. Lunch costs extra and isn't provided. Gratuities aren't included in pricing. Children under 18 can join the drive but won't taste wine.
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