The 10 best Wine Tastings in Monferrato

The winery visit in Santa Maria della Versa will allow you to discover the wines that characterize the Oltrepò Pavese area. You will have a choice of two different experiences.

Tour with tasting

The activity starts with a walk through the vineyard, then you will continue with a guided tour of the winemaking cellar and the Metodo Classico aging room where they will explain details about the products.

To conclude the experience, you will have the opportunity to have a tasting of 4 wines represented by the winery (including organic) accompanied by small samples (vegetable flan, cheese and tart).

Tour with brunch

For a more complete gastronomic experience, at the end of the winery tour it is possible to have the tasting of the 4 wines accompanied by a brunch consisting of:

• Mixed appetizers.
• Risotto.
• Dessert.

Allergies, intolerances or special dietary needs should be communicated to the facility in advance.

During the Oltrepò Pavese winery tour and wine tasting, you will have the choice of three different experiences.

The first tour of the vineyards and vines lasts 1h30 and includes the tasting of 4 glasses.

The second option lasts 2h, and is recommended for lovers of the Pinot Noir grape variety.

The last type of experience you can choose instead includes a tour of both the vineyards and the winery, and ends with wine tasting.

The picnic in the vineyard with tasting in the Oltrepò Pavese is a unique opportunity to have lunch with friends in the hills of Lombardy and to learn about the history of the production of the best-known local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the farm, overlooking the hills, and its wineries and then proceeds to its vineyards where the picnic will begin. The picnic includes:

• Sandwich with roast beef, grana cheese and salad
• Sandwich with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula
• Tart with fruit jam
• Water

The picnic is accompanied by a tasting of 4 local wines, including a Provincia di Pavia IGT Pinot Noir "Columban".

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. It is a fun and romantic experience to enjoy with friends in the Oltrepò Pavese.

During the tasting and vineyard walk in Oltrepò Pavese you will discover the Versa Valley in the province of Pavia as you stroll through the vineyards of a local agritourism farm, tasting their renowned wines and local products, discovering their cellars.

You will also have the opportunity to select a lunch in the vineyard..

The tasting includes:

• Martinotti Method Brut sparkling wine or "Le Stelle" Classic Method 36 months - paired with a cold or warm vegetable appetizer.
• 347 M.S.L.M. Still White from different vintages - with samples of local artisan cheeses.
• Novecento Bonarda frizzante or 347 M.S.L.M. Rosso fermo - paired with traditional Oltrepò Pavese cured meats.

Depending on the season, some hot or cold dishes typical of the region will be available.

The Vineyard Wine Tasting Lunch includes:

• Martinotti Brut Method sparkling wine or "Le Stelle" Classic Method sparkling wine - paired with artisanal cured meats from the region and vegetables from the garden
• 47 M.S.L.M. Still White (of the vintage) or sparkling Rosé - Paired with a pasta or rice dish
• 347 M.S.L.M. Still red or sparkling Novecento Bonarda - Paired with a meat or vegetarian main course
• Dessert of your choice

Dinner in the Vineyard with a guided tour will immerse you in the winemaking tradition of Oltrepò Pavese and its vineyards.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the farm where owner Patrizio will introduce you to the cultivation and production techniques of their Lombard wines. Afterwards, you will be taken to the vineyard where dinner under the stars will begin, based on several courses paired with a tasting of local wines.

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is held in the summer. The menu may be subject to change based on winery availability.

The vineyard dinner is ideal for families, groups of friends or couples who want to experience a romantic moment in the Oltrepò Pavese.

Languages spoken: Italian and English. A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

For the vineyard dinner experience in Oltrepò Pavese, you will be welcomed into the vineyards to have a tasty dinner, taking advantage of the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.

The menu includes:

• Appetizer with local cured meats and vegetables from the garden accompanied by a sparkling wine.
• First course of pasta or rice with seasonal ingredients paired with a still white or sparkling rosé.
• Second meat or vegetarian dish paired with a still red wine.
• Dessert of your choice

What are you waiting for to book this magnificent experience in Lombardy?

The visit to the winery will introduce you to the history of wine production of one of the most historic wineries in the Langhe region and immerse you in the picturesque Piedmont region near Alba and Barolo. Following the tour of the winery and the estate vineyards, you can choose from a variety of menù lunch offered by the winery.

You can add a more or less complete wine tasting to the menù or opt for a bottle of wine of your choice.

The experience lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste. Upon request, you can add a charcuterie or cheese board to further enrich your dining experience, for an additional charge.

Menù Gluttonous (2 hours 30 minutes)

Menù includes an assortment of cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition, a homemade entrée of your choice, and a delicious dessert to end the experience.

Menù Delicious (3 hours)

Menù includes cold and hot traditional country hors d`oeuvres, followed by a homemade first course of your choice, a second course and dessert to end the experience.

For children è there is a menuù which includes pasta, schnitzel and potatoes and a final dessert, so they too can enjoy this fun experience.

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery tour.

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.

The winery tour with tasting at Castello di Razzano offers an engaging experience for wine lovers and those who wish to learn about the local wine culture. Located in the charming Castello di Razzano, the museum offers a fascinating journey through the history and production of wine in the region and Monferrato.

After visiting the museum, you will have the opportunity to explore the aging cellars of Razzano Castle. Wine tasting is a highlight of the visit. Each person will have the opportunity to taste three different wines, representative of Castello di Razzano's production. The wine selection could include both white and red wines, depending on your preferences or specialties of the region. To accompany the tasting, you will be served a platter of typical local cured meats and cheeses, which pair perfectly with the wines.

Positioned in one of the most evocative corners of Monferrato and surrounded by an estate of great scenic beauty, Castello di Razzano is the ideal reference point for those who wish to enjoy eno-gastronomic experiences of the area.

The winery tour with tasting on the Cannubi hill will allow you to discover the typical wines of the Piedmont hills, including Barolo.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the winery where the wine production process will be explained to you. At the end you can choose between 2 tastings.

Classic tour

Includes tasting of 6 locally produced wines including 2 glasses of Barolo DOCG. The tasting è accompanied by artisanal breadsticks.

Barolo Tour

The activity includes a tasting tour that includes 7 wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 7 different Barolo DOCGs. The tasting è accompanied by artisanal breadsticks.

After the tasting is over, you can relax by walking through the farm's picturesque vineyards independently.

Visit a family winery in Roero, learn firsthand about the traditions of this farm, and enjoy a delicious lunch near Cuneo.

The experience begins with a tour of the winery and follows with lunch (if selected) and wine tasting.

You can, in addition, choose to accompany the winery visit with a fixed menu lunch includes a welcome from the kitchen, two appetizers, a first course, second course with side dish, dessert, water, coffee, bitter and cover charge.

This experience will allow you to discover the territory of Roero, in the province of Cuneo, through its wineries, wines and local dishes.

At 7:00 pm there will be a welcome drink with wines from the winery.

Dinner will be served around 8:00 pm and the menu consists of:

• Monferrina-style raw meat
• Traditional veal tonnato
• Stuffed bell pepper
• Agnolotti with roasted gravy
• "La Graziosa" bubbly risotto
• Braised beef with barbera with seasonal side dish

All accompanied by locally produced wines.

Wine tasting of Ronchi Varesini wines and vineyard visit in Albizzate è a wonderful experience.

The tour will begin with a visit to the vineyards and description of pruning techniques, grape varieties and their cultivation, and harvesting and winemaking; è including an explanation of the Ronchi Varesini PGI and history of Varese wine, possibly with a Power Point lecture projection on the subject.  

Then follows the sensory experience with guided tasting. During the tasting you will taste two wines and they will be accompanied by breadsticks and taralli.

Depending on weather conditions, the tasting will be either in the tasting room or on the terrace or vineyard.

When booking, you will be able to select a small extra cutting board that will include a sampling of cured meats and cheeses.