Travel
Langhe
Discover the wines of
Piedmont
Ask anyone if they know Barolo
and they will probably say yes. Ask them which one and they
probably can’t answer. The reason is simple, there are
around 800 producers of this King of Wines and 200 more of
Barbaresco its close neighbour. Most don’t leave Italy in
the same way that Chianti or Pinot Grigio find their way
into lots of supermarkets.
Award winning
wines
In recent times the
leading experts, Gambero Rosso and Duemilavini have
given more of their top awards to the wines of
Piemonte and Tuscany than any other Italian regions.
Unique
varieties
Nebbiolo produces a
distinct red wine to rival the
best that Bordeaux,
Burgundy, Rhone or Tuscany can offer and it is only
grown in Piemonte, and most importantly in Barolo and
Barbaresco. It is not the only unique grape grown in
the region with Barbera and Dolcetto the other
significant reds and Arneis, Timorosso and Favorita
supplementing Chardonnay and the renowned Moscato
d’Asti.
Custom tours
We specialize in tailor-made wine tours to introduce you
not only to the spectacular wines of Piemonte but also the
cuisine, culture and history of this beautiful but often
neglected part of Italy. Not an obvious choice of
destination as little English is spoken but this means
fewer tourists and probably cheaper than Toscana (Tuscany).
We are expert providers of “local knowledge “and provide an
English speaking service to ensure that you never waste a
moment of your precious leisure time.
The perfect gastronomic break
Let us put together your perfect gastronomic holiday to
discover the best that Italy can offer at the right price,
from 5* luxury or farm Bed & Breakfast, Michelin
starred dining or family-run Trattoria, renowned
award-winning wine producers or excellent little known
ones.
Stunning scenery
The vineyards of Piemonte are a joy to behold and set among
a host of ancient hilltop villages. Around every corner is
another wonderful panorama with the Alps framing the
horizon.
Lots of other attractions
Link your trip to a music festival, the many gastronomic
fairs from White Truffles in Alba (home of Ferrero Rocher
chocolates) to Slow Food cheese and Fish in Bra and Genova,
the historic Asti Palio and it’s impertinent Donkey rival
in Alba, skiing in the nearby Alps, golf against the
backdrop of the Alps. The list is endless.
Accessibility
The principal wine cities of Asti and Alba are well served
by the airports of Milano (Milan), Torino (Turin) and
Genova (Genoa) which are no more than an hour or 2 away. In
fact Cinque Terre, Nice (<3hr), Bologna (3hr), Pisa
(3hr), Firenze (Florence) (<4hr) are within easy driving
distance and could be incorporated into your
holiday.
