The 20 best Wine Tastings in Asti

This winery tour with wine tasting in the hills of Monferrato will introduce you to the production and aging techniques of the classic Piedmont wines produced by the winery, located between Asti and Alessandria. At the end of the visit you will be able to taste several glasses of local wines overlooking the hills of Vignale Monferrato.

The 1-hour activity begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be shown the aging and processing rooms of traditional Piedmontese wines, including the well-known "Barbera d'Asti" and "Barbera del Monferrato."

At the end of the visit you will taste 3 wines from the winery, paired with a shared platter of cured meats and cheeses.

The visit with tasting in Monferrato is a unique opportunity to learn about Piedmont's winemaking tradition and taste its wines in company and as a couple.

The tasting and visit to the Infernot cellars in Monferrato takes place in Cella Monte, which joined the Borghi più Belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages) in 2018 and includes: a visit to the historic winery and the infernot, followed by a tasting of four wines and a small platter of cured meats, cheeses and bruschetta.

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 wines produced by the winery accompanied by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks. For the cutting board you can request a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free version.

During the tasting you will taste:

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

For visiting wineries in Monferrato, we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity present on the premises. For minors or those who do not taste, the rate includes ONLY:

•    1 non-alcoholic beverage (soft drink, juice)
•    1 small cutting board

This experience allows you to visit the farm and taste 3 or 5 wines while fully immersing yourself in the Monferrato territory.

The tasting is preceded by a visit to the winery and vineyards.

Wines are carefully selected to best represent the characteristics of the territory in which they are produced. But there is possibility of selection by the customer.

You will be able to choose between two options:

•    Tasting of 3 wines
•    Tasting of 5 wines

Discover the hills of Monferrato on an e-bike, among green landscapes and relaxing views, with picnic and wine tasting at the end of the ride.

Starting from Monteruello (Fontanile), you will ride along scenic trails and back roads surrounded by nature, enjoying the leisurely pace of the tour and the freedom to explore the area without rushing.

At the end of the day, a tasting of 3 local wines, paired with typical local products, awaits you to conclude the experience between taste and relaxation.

Discover the Alemat wineries in the heart of Monferrato with a guided tour and tasting.

Following the guided tour of the winery and Infernot tour, you will taste 3 wines:

•    Piemonte Riesling Doc
•    Piemonte Grignolino Doc
•    Red Wine

When booking it is possible to buy a cutting board with cold cuts and cheeses.

The guided tour is available in Italian, English, French and Spanish. 

Wine tasting with vineyard tour gives you an authentic and immersive experience in the heart of Monferrato.

You will be welcomed by a winery founded in 1985, located in Monferrato Astigiano, in the charming medieval village of Fontanile, overlooking the hills with its timeless beauty.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will walk through the rows of vines that draw the rolling Monferrato hills, discovering interesting facts about the history of the area and the cultivation techniques that give life to the great wines of this land. Along the way, you will immerse yourself in the scents and colors of the vineyards, experiencing the authentic rhythm of the Piedmont countryside.

At the end of the walk, a tasting awaits you that includes:

•    4 selected wines, an expression of the character and tradition of Monferrato
•    Chopping board with local cured meats and cheeses

The experience begins in Sergio's cozy tavern, where the presentation takes place. This is followed by a tasting of 7 wines, accompanied by typical local products.

Sergio shares the story of each wine, from its birth in the vineyards to the winemaking process in the cellar. Meanwhile, dishes associated with each wine are served. The tasting is accompanied by samples of tonnata sauce, raw salami, bacon, lard, tuma con la cugnà and cookies.

The selected wines are as follows:

•    Roero Arneis DOCG
•    Dogliani Sambu DOCG
•    Dogliani Superiore DOCG
•    Piedmont Barbera DOC
•    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
•    Langhe Rosso Excelso DOC
•    Barolo DOCG

After the tastings, you will move to the winery, where you will have a close look at the work of the cellar: from fermentation to the racking and aging stages, to bottling and labeling. Following the winery tour you will have the opportunity to purchase the wines you tasted earlier.

The visit lasts about two hours. The experience can accommodate up to 15 people and does not allow pets. Gluten-free products for those with celiac disease are provided upon reservation.

The alpaca walk and picnic in the Langhe is a perfect experience to spend a relaxing time with friends or family.

You will begin with an initial briefing, during which you will be explained all about the world of alpacas and get to know your fellow adventurers better.

Then you will do the actual walk, lasting about 1 hour, during which you will rope the alpacas in the woods adjacent to the farm.

At the end of the walk you will have the opportunity to visit the farm with black Piedmontese pigs in the wild.

You will then conclude the experience with a rich picnic that includes:

•    Salami
•    Lard
•    Omelet
•    Cheese
•    Homemade bread
•    1 bottle of wine for every two people.

For the little ones (children under 12) there is a basket with:

•    Sandwiches
•    Drinks

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Picnic based on typical Piedmontese products at Cascina "Podere del Vescovo" in the heart of Langhe in Lequio Tanaro.

Program

Once you arrive at the farmhouse and pick up your picnic basket, you can position yourself with a view of the Langhe and enjoy your picnic.

Inside the basket you will find:

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•    salami and lard from the Piedmontese black pig raised by the farm
•    herb omelette
•    anchovies and butter
•    a bottle of natural local wine for every two people (beer or juice alternatively per person)
•    water and bread

The visit, followed by a tasting, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the historic local winery of the Luzi Donadei winery in the heart of the Langhe.

The duration of the experience is about 2 hours and, with favorable weather conditions, the visit will conclude with a walk through the streets of the village to discover the estate's vineyards. It is also possible to conduct the visit in English and French.

The visit is suitable for all ages and animals are also allowed.

Piedmont Classics.

Tasting of 3 local wines:

•    Langhe Doc Chardonnay
•    Dogliani Docg
•    Langhe red

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of cured meats and cheeses.

Piedmont's top wines

Tasting of 4 local wines:

•    Donna Cecilia Dogliani Doc Sup.
•    Claves Januae Barbera d'Alba doc Sup.
•    Barolo docg
•    Ester Ferrero Brut Metodo Classico

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of cured meats and cheeses.

Visit to family brewery Birra Carrù, followed by tasting of 4 craft beers.

Program

The experience includes a guided tour of the family craft brewery of about an hour and a half with brewmaster Lelio during which the main characteristics and ingredients of beer will be explained, how beer is brewed, the difference between high and low fermentation and between bottled and draft beer.

The guided tour è followed by a tasting of 4 craft beers accompanied by appetizers and delicacies.

Winery tour, lunch and wine tasting at one of the historic Langhe wineries in the picturesque Piedmont area near Alba and Barolo.

Delicious menu includes:

•    cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a second course
•    a dessert

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

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

The tour begins in the vineyard, located in the heart of the Langhe, and then proceeds to the winery where the production processes of the historic wines made by the winery, including the famous Barolo DOCG, are explained. At the end of the visit, guests can taste a selection of Piedmontese wines, which varies depending on the option chosen.

The experience varies in duration, between 1 and 2 hours, and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Discovering the vineyards (1 hour)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Tasting includes:

•    4 wines, including Barolo from the municipality of La Morra

This tour is aimed at those who are just getting acquainted with the world of wine and wish to gain general knowledge about vineyards and winemaking and aging techniques.

A walk through the vineyards (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. The tasting includes:

•    5 wines, including the prestigious Barolo Cru

This tour is for experienced wine lovers who wish to deepen their knowledge related to the world of viticulture and oenology and observe the territory from a privileged point of view.

Barolo unveils itself (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Participants will have the opportunity to taste several vintages of Dosio's Barolo, guided by an experienced sommelier who will explain the history of the winery and the specific characteristics of the wines.

This tour is aimed at wine experts and connoisseurs who wish to refine their knowledge of Piedmontese wine production and, in particular, of Barolo production techniques.

Upon request, it is possible to combine the chosen tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

Visit a family winery in Roero, where you can taste wines and enjoy a delicious lunch near Cuneo.

The experience begins with a tour of the winery and follows with lunch and a tasting of 3 wines. Lunch includes a set menu that 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.

Lunch in the vineyard with winery visit in the Langhe allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience in a picturesque setting.

You will visit a Piedmontese winery where you will meet the owner Roberto who will personally welcome you. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the passion that drives the work at this winery.

This will be followed by an aperitif filled with appetizers and accompanied by a tasting of 5 fine wines.

The experience will conclude with a traditional lunch that includes:

•    3 typical Langhe appetizers
•    2 first courses
•    1 second course
•    1 dessert
•    water
•    wine
•    coffee

In addition, there is also an alternative menu for toddlers (children ages 3 to 12) and minors or adults who do not taste, to be selected at the time of booking.

In case of bad weather, you can choose to move the date of your reservation within the limits of the cancellation policy or attend anyway, as lunch is still guaranteed. Tables will be set up inside the winery so you can eat among the barrels.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Wine tasting in Verduno, in the heart of Barolo, will allow you to taste local wines, visit the winery and the surrounding vineyards.

The winery s picturesque location on the ridge of the hill creates a natural terrace from which you can observe the whole area: from the rolling hills of the Roero to the boundless succession of the Langhe.

Each visit includes a walk through the vineyards, an in-depth look at the vines and the territory, a tour of the winemaking and aging rooms and, finally, wine tasting, proposed according to the chosen itinerary.

You can choose from 4 different options.

Tasting ''Essenza i Langa''

This tasting includes:

•    a selection of 3 local wines
•    1 cutting board of typical products

Tasting ''Selection of the winemaker''

This itinerary includes:

•    a selection of 4 local wines
•    1 glass of sparkling wine
•    1 cutting board with cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Nebbiolo & Tradition"

This tasting allows you to taste 5 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
•    Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
•    Barbaresco Convivio DOCG
•    Barolo Simposio DOCG
•    1 board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Langa Crus"

This itinerary includes a tasting of 6 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Barbaresco Gallina DOCG
•    Barbaresco Pajorè DOCG
•    Barolo Bussia DOCG
•    Barolo Monvigliero DOCG
•    Barolo Riserva DOCG
•    1 cutting board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of the Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of the best-known Roero wines.

You will have the opportunity to taste 5 or 7 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

On being welcomed, you will be able to admire the views of the surrounding hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

After a few minutes you will be accompanied to the winery, where you can learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historical wines of the ROERO 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 cake.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

Tasting includes 5 wines. The tasting is paired with a platter of cured meats, one of local cheeses and a hazelnut cake.

Roero and Not Only (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tasting includes 7 wines paired with a platter of cured meats, local produce, platter of local cheeses and by a hazelnut cake.

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

Winery tour, lunch and wine tasting at one of the historic Langhe wineries in the picturesque Piedmont area near Alba and Barolo.

Delicious menu includes:

•    cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a second course
•    a dessert

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

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

The tour begins in the vineyard, located in the heart of the Langhe, and then proceeds to the winery where the production processes of the historic wines made by the winery, including the famous Barolo DOCG, are explained. At the end of the visit, guests can taste a selection of Piedmontese wines, which varies depending on the option chosen.

The experience varies in duration, between 1 and 2 hours, and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Discovering the vineyards (1 hour)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Tasting includes:

•    4 wines, including Barolo from the municipality of La Morra

This tour is aimed at those who are just getting acquainted with the world of wine and wish to gain general knowledge about vineyards and winemaking and aging techniques.

A walk through the vineyards (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. The tasting includes:

•    5 wines, including the prestigious Barolo Cru

This tour is for experienced wine lovers who wish to deepen their knowledge related to the world of viticulture and oenology and observe the territory from a privileged point of view.

Barolo unveils itself (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Participants will have the opportunity to taste several vintages of Dosio's Barolo, guided by an experienced sommelier who will explain the history of the winery and the specific characteristics of the wines.

This tour is aimed at wine experts and connoisseurs who wish to refine their knowledge of Piedmontese wine production and, in particular, of Barolo production techniques.

Upon request, it is possible to combine the chosen tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

Visit a family winery in Roero, where you can taste wines and enjoy a delicious lunch near Cuneo.

The experience begins with a tour of the winery and follows with lunch and a tasting of 3 wines. Lunch includes a set menu that 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.

Lunch in the vineyard with winery visit in the Langhe allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience in a picturesque setting.

You will visit a Piedmontese winery where you will meet the owner Roberto who will personally welcome you. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the passion that drives the work at this winery.

This will be followed by an aperitif filled with appetizers and accompanied by a tasting of 5 fine wines.

The experience will conclude with a traditional lunch that includes:

•    3 typical Langhe appetizers
•    2 first courses
•    1 second course
•    1 dessert
•    water
•    wine
•    coffee

In addition, there is also an alternative menu for toddlers (children ages 3 to 12) and minors or adults who do not taste, to be selected at the time of booking.

In case of bad weather, you can choose to move the date of your reservation within the limits of the cancellation policy or attend anyway, as lunch is still guaranteed. Tables will be set up inside the winery so you can eat among the barrels.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Wine tasting in Verduno, in the heart of Barolo, will allow you to taste local wines, visit the winery and the surrounding vineyards.

The winery s picturesque location on the ridge of the hill creates a natural terrace from which you can observe the whole area: from the rolling hills of the Roero to the boundless succession of the Langhe.

Each visit includes a walk through the vineyards, an in-depth look at the vines and the territory, a tour of the winemaking and aging rooms and, finally, wine tasting, proposed according to the chosen itinerary.

You can choose from 4 different options.

Tasting ''Essenza i Langa''

This tasting includes:

•    a selection of 3 local wines
•    1 cutting board of typical products

Tasting ''Selection of the winemaker''

This itinerary includes:

•    a selection of 4 local wines
•    1 glass of sparkling wine
•    1 cutting board with cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Nebbiolo & Tradition"

This tasting allows you to taste 5 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
•    Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
•    Barbaresco Convivio DOCG
•    Barolo Simposio DOCG
•    1 board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Langa Crus"

This itinerary includes a tasting of 6 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Barbaresco Gallina DOCG
•    Barbaresco Pajorè DOCG
•    Barolo Bussia DOCG
•    Barolo Monvigliero DOCG
•    Barolo Riserva DOCG
•    1 cutting board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of the Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of the best-known Roero wines.

You will have the opportunity to taste 5 or 7 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

On being welcomed, you will be able to admire the views of the surrounding hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

After a few minutes you will be accompanied to the winery, where you can learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historical wines of the ROERO 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 cake.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

Tasting includes 5 wines. The tasting is paired with a platter of cured meats, one of local cheeses and a hazelnut cake.

Roero and Not Only (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tasting includes 7 wines paired with a platter of cured meats, local produce, platter of local cheeses and by a hazelnut cake.

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