The 10 best Wine Tastings in Oltrepò Pavese

The tasting and visit to the Infernot wineries in Monferrato takes place in Cella Monte, which joined the Borghi più Belli d’Italia since 2018 and includes: a visit to the historic winery and infernot, followed by a tasting of 4 wines.

For those who like it, you can add a small board with cold cuts, cheeses, bruschettine.

The infernot are underground caves dug by hand, which allowed the Monferrato territory to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Langhe and Roero territories in 2014.

The visit concludes with a tasting of four of the winery's wines accompanied by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks. For the cutting board è you can request a vegetarian version.

During the tasting you will taste:

•    Mariulin (Piedmont DOC Chardonnay, Sparkling Brut Martinotti Method)
•    Dedalo (Monferrato DOC White from Arneis grapes)
•    Solista (Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC)
•    Carisa (Piedmont DOC Barbera)

For the visit of the wineries in Monferrato we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity; present in the premises.

The winery tour with tasting in the hills of Monferrato will allow you to discover the typical products of the Piedmont hills in Montemagno.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards followed by 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 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Tasting Ruchè

The activity includes a tasting that will allow you to discover a particular type of wine, Ruchè. You will be served a course of 5 wines with the addition of Ruchè grappa, all accompanied by local meats and cheeses.

In case of bad weather and inability to make the walk through the vineyards, you will be given a bottle of wine for every 2 people regardless of the selected tasting.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery winemaker and consists of a tour of the vineyards surrounding the estate, a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground barrique cellar, and a tasting of 5 home-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

In case of bad weather, instead of the vineyard tour, a 10% discount will be applied on any wine purchase.

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.

A vineyard picnic in Monferrato is a perfect opportunity to relax in the fresh air while enjoying typical products and wines from Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground aging cellar, nestled among the Monferrato hills. Here you will find wooden barrels, barriques and tonneaux of Allier origin.

Afterwards, you will be given a soft plaid with pillows and a picnic basket full of delicacies, accompanied by a bottle of local wine (one for every two people).

Enjoy this picnic with the view of the Monferrato Mountains as the backdrop for a relaxing moment in the Montemagno countryside.

Couples picnic in the hills of Monferrato, with a basket composed of typical local products. To make the picnic perfect, each couple will receive everything they need to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, including a tablecloth to spread out on and two wine glasses to enjoy the wine.

The bottle of wine of the couple's choice will be carefully chosen from among the best wines they produce, so as to provide an authentic and high-quality experience.

To complete the gastronomic experience, a basic menu of Monferrato products, such as local cured meats and cheeses and freshly baked bread, will also be provided. In this way, each couple will be able to savor the best of local cuisine and enjoy the unique landscape that only the vineyards of the Monferrato region can offer.

Picnicking in the vineyards is an experience that combines the beauty of nature, the quality of local food and wine, and the relaxing and romantic atmosphere that only a setting like vineyards can offer.

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.

The winery tour with tasting in the hills of Monferrato will allow you to discover the typical products of the Piedmont hills in Montemagno.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards followed by 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 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Tasting Ruchè

The activity includes a tasting that will allow you to discover a particular type of wine, Ruchè. You will be served a course of 5 wines with the addition of Ruchè grappa, all accompanied by local meats and cheeses.

In case of bad weather and inability to make the walk through the vineyards, you will be given a bottle of wine for every 2 people regardless of the selected tasting.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery winemaker and consists of a tour of the vineyards surrounding the estate, a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground barrique cellar, and a tasting of 5 home-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

In case of bad weather, instead of the vineyard tour, a 10% discount will be applied on any wine purchase.

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.

A vineyard picnic in Monferrato is a perfect opportunity to relax in the fresh air while enjoying typical products and wines from Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground aging cellar, nestled among the Monferrato hills. Here you will find wooden barrels, barriques and tonneaux of Allier origin.

Afterwards, you will be given a soft plaid with pillows and a picnic basket full of delicacies, accompanied by a bottle of local wine (one for every two people).

Enjoy this picnic with the view of the Monferrato Mountains as the backdrop for a relaxing moment in the Montemagno countryside.

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.

The winery tour and tasting in the Piedmont hills of Langhe and Monferrato will allow you to discover the products of the area while visiting a quaint family-run winery.

The winery is located in Calosso, in the province of Asti, and the tour begins with a short walk through the vineyards around the winery while the owner will give you an introduction to the area.

You will continue by visiting the winery with its winemaking area and the rooms where the wine is aged in barrels.

At the end you will be taken to the panoramic terrace or to the tasting room (in winter) to taste 6 wines including their Chardonnay, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Gamba di Pernice to end with Moscato d'Asti.

Everyone can participate in the tour and tasting. Minors can participate free of charge by not drinking.

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in the Oltrepò Pavese region, offers a lunch with wine tasting and tour of the cellars in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything that is brought to the table comes from the raw materials from the garden and vineyards.

Menù full-lunch tasting:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Tagliere of cold cuts and cheeses and two hot appetizers
•    Traditional Oltrepò
•    Agnolotti pasta
•    Pinot roast with baked potatoes
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Caffè

Menù tasting Lunch:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Cured meats and cheeses platter and two hot appetizers
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Caffè

Any food allergies or intolerances can be communicated to the facility following booking.

The duration of the above experience è to be considered approximate.

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.

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?

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.