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The 15 best Wine Tastings in Alba

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- Andrea Pezzotta
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dom 13 apr, 11:003 pp1 hour - With food pairing
- Andrea Pezzotta
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sab 12 apr, 15:003 pp2 hours - Barolo tour
- gianni barera
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sab 12 apr, 11:002 pp2 hours
- Patrizia Buratti
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ven 11 apr, 11:002 pp1 hour - With food pairing
Place with a wonderful view all accompanied by excellent wines and local products. All accompanied by timely, interesting explanations and a lot of kindness and sympathy.
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- Gurses emre
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mar 8 apr, 10:302 pp1 hour - Classic
very good :)
- Sara Carrino
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sab 5 apr, 11:002 pp1 hour - With food pairing
Fantastic hospitality, followed by excellent wines and food!
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Sunrises and Tastings, Tours and Dinners in the Vineyard: what to know

The Alba area offers a wide diversity of wineries and estates within a few miles of the city. The most distinctive area is Langhe, Monferrato, and Roero, where you can taste some of Italy's most important wines, such as Barolo and Dolcetto. Slightly further west we find the splendid estate at the Castle of Verduno, ideal for a tasting of wines and typical products.

Wineries often offer the possibility of organizing special events, such as a dinner amidst the rows of vines in the Monferrato, to enjoy an intimate and typical atmosphere. The price of a tasting in Alba is variable and depends mainly on the presence of a lunch, dinner or aperitif box: in fact, it ranges between €25 and €50 per person.

Discover the best Piedmontese wine tours and tastings near Alba, for a romantic aperitif or a friendly outing among the vineyards!

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Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito (CN), Piedmont

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Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of Piedmont's best-known wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 or 6 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Once you are welcomed, you will be escorted to the hills near the vineyards to admire the views of the surrounding hills, and you will be offered water and seasonal zero-mile fruit.

After a few minutes you will be escorted to the winery, where you will learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historic wines of the Roera tradition. The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero and Beyond (2 hours 30 minutes)

The tasting includes 6 wines:

    •    Roero Arneis DOCG
    •    Roero Arneis DOCG Cortine
    •    Langhe Dolcetto DOC
    •    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
    •    Roero DOCG
    •    Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

The tasting includes 4 wines:

    •    Roero Arneis DOCG
    •    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
    •    Roero DOCG
    •    Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

Barolo tasting and tour of the Marrone Winery
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Winery tour with wine tasting at Razzano Castle
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Barolo tasting on the hill of Cannubi
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Tastings and Picnic near Asti

Winery guided Tour and wine tasting in the hills of Montemagno
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Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito (CN), Piedmont

5 (8)

Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of Piedmont's best-known wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 or 6 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Once you are welcomed, you will be escorted to the hills near the vineyards to admire the views of the surrounding hills, and you will be offered water and seasonal zero-mile fruit.

After a few minutes you will be escorted to the winery, where you will learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historic wines of the Roera tradition. The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero and Beyond (2 hours 30 minutes)

The tasting includes 6 wines:

    •    Roero Arneis DOCG
    •    Roero Arneis DOCG Cortine
    •    Langhe Dolcetto DOC
    •    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
    •    Roero DOCG
    •    Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

The tasting includes 4 wines:

    •    Roero Arneis DOCG
    •    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
    •    Roero DOCG
    •    Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

Winery tour with wine tasting at Razzano Castle
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Panoramic wine tour and tasting in the hills of Calosso
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Tastings and Picnic near Pavia

Farmhouse lunch in Oltrepò Pavese in Salice Terme with tasting
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Wine tasting and winery tour at Calatroni Wines
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Wine Tasting and vineyard walk in the Oltrepò Pavese area
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Dinner in the vineyard with a tour of the winery at Chalice dei Cherubini Farmhouse
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FAQs for Tastings and Picnic in Piedmont


How does a tasting work?

Wine tasting involves prolonged sipping of the drink, paying attention to details and nuances in 3 different stages: initial, intermediate and final. Dedicated staff always provide some guidelines, not only with respect to instructions on how to taste a wine, but also with reference to the winery's wine and its peculiarities.

Is it possible to buy products following the tasting?

The dedicated visiting staff always gives the opportunity to purchase the winery's products within the shop: they will be able to provide advice and opinions to guide you to purchase the various bottles.

What does a tasting include?

Tasting experiences may also include a visit to the winery, cutting boards or appetizers: in some cases they include souvenir gadgets, such as glasses with the winery's logo, cup holders and more.

Where are the best Vineyard Tastings and Aperitifs in Piedmont?

The best wineries and estates in Piedmont for tastings and aperitifs in the vineyard are located in the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero area. This area is well known for its typical wines: Barbera, Barolo, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Roero.

What are the best wines from Piedmont?

The most famous Piedmontese wines are:

  • Alta Langa
  • Barbera d'Asti and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
  • Barbaresco
  • Barolo
  • Dolcetto d'Alba
  • Moscato d'Asti
  • Nebbiolo
  • Roero

How much does a tasting in Alba cost?

The price of a tasting in Alba ranges from 25€ to 50€ per person. It depends on several factors such as the types of wine you are going to taste, but also on what the tour includes (winery visit, cutting board, aperitif box, lunch).

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