Day 1
Arrive and check-in to your hotel, a splendid complex created from the structure which also houses the University of Gastronomical Sciences. Time to relax. Dinner in the hotel restaurant which will be dedicated to the products of Slow Food Presidia of Piedmont. Overnight stay. (D)
Day 2
Departure for Alba where the Earth Market is held every Saturday morning. Stroll through the attractive square where it is possible to admire, taste and buy the specialties and local products typical of the Piedmont region, with particular attention to small producers, Presidia, vegetables and fruit. A unique opportunity to become immersed in a quality Piedmontese experience and a great introduction to the tour. Free time to visit the city. Afternoon back to Pollenzo, for an introduction to the Piedmont “Terroir” with a tasting of four wines from the Wine Bank. Overnight stay. (BB, T)
Day 3
In the morning, visit the Silvio Grasso wine cellars, among the splendid Barolo vines for a taste of their extraordinary wines together with some typical local products from Langa.
Arrive at La Morra and free time for lunch and to enjoy the amazing views of the surrounding hills.
In the afternoon, visit the Piedmont Regional Winery, located inside the splendid Grinzane Cavour Castle. Taste some Piedmont DOC and DOCG wines, concentrating on the Langa and Roero wines. Free time. Overnight. (BB, T, T)
Day 4
Breakfast and check-out. (BB)
Arrive at the guest-house in Neive on your own. Check-in and free time to discover Neive. A traditional Piedmontese dinner will be served at the guest-house restaurant “La Contea”. Overnight stay. (D)
Day 5
In the morning, visit Giorgio Rivetti’s renowned La Spinetta Estate, set among the splendid Barolo hills for a taste of their exclusive wines. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit Asti and the ancient confectionary, Torronificio Barbero, to sample their Gianduiotti chocolate and nougat. Some free time to wander around the city. Back to Neive and overnight stay. (BB, T, T)
Day 6
In the morning, truffle hunting. You will be taken to hunt this delicious product. The truffle hunter will show you how to find truffles walking through the woods, how to use them in the best way, giving all the secrets, and how to cook and enjoy them. Free time to discover Barbaresco hills. Overnight stay. (BB)
Day 7
Breakfast and check-out. (BB)
From €799 per person sharing
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