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.

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in Oltrepò Pavese, offers a picnic with wine tasting and winery tour in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything tasted is derived from raw materials from the garden and vineyards. A space will be set up with cloth and pillows and glassware.

Picnic menu:

•    Three wines for tasting
•    Local cured meats and cheeses
•    Rustic focaccia
•    Apricot jam tart
•    Water

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

The duration of the experience indicated above is to be considered approximate.

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 Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in the Oltrepò Pavese, 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 brought to the table is derived from raw materials from the garden and vineyards.

The full-lunch tasting menu includes:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Charcuterie and cheese platter and two hot appetizers
•    Traditional Oltrepò agnolotti pasta
•    Pinot roast with baked potatoes
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available, which includes:

•    homemade cured meats
•    short pasta with red or white sauce
•    schnitzel with baked potato chips
•    dessert of your choice
•    1 soft drink

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

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

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.

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.

A visit to the winery will introduce you to the history of wine production of one of the most historic wineries in the Langhe and immerse you in the picturesque Piedmontese territory near Alba and Barolo.

Following the tour of the winery and the estate vineyards, you can choose from 2 menu lunch offered by the winery.

The experience lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste. .

Greedy menu (2 hours 30 minutes)

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

This menu includes a tasting of 3 wines.

Delicious menu (3 hours)

This menu 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.

The delicious menu includes a tasting of 5 wines.

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

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery tour.

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.

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.

Wine tasting in Monforte d'Alba, in the Langhe region, allows you to have a relaxing experience immersed in the Piedmont countryside.

You can immerse yourself in the daily reality of the Langhe, learning firsthand about the cornerstones of this area's wine-making tradition.

When booking, you can choose from several options.

Classic Tasting

After a brief introduction about the land and vineyards, you will visit the Luigi Arnulfo Historical Museum and the production winery.

Following this, you will taste 5 wines produced on site:

•    Langhe DOC Chardonnay
•    Barbera d'Alba DOC 
•    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC "Arcapla"
•    Barolo DOCG Cru Bussia
•    Barolo DOCG Cru Bussia "Vigna Campo dei Buoi"

Cru experience tasting

You can discover and explore all the secrets that characterize the vineyards surrounding the estate, capable of giving wines with different shades of colors, scents and tastes. 

This experience includes an in-depth tour of the historic vineyards "Campo del Gatto" and "Campo dei Buoi" concluding with the "Bricco" vantage point overlooking La Morra.

Following this, a tasting of 4 wines is scheduled:

•    Barbera d'Alba DOC "Vigna Campo del Gatto"
•    Barolo DOCG Bussia "Classico"
•    Barolo DOCG Bussia "Campo dei Buoi"
•    Barolo DOCG Bussia "Riserva"

During the tasting you will receive the Tasting Book.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting

Through this experience you will try the best local wines paired with the sweetness of Piedmontese chocolate.

By visiting the vineyards, museum and winery you will also learn about the history and production process of the proposed wines. 

You will be offered a tasting of 5 wines:

•    Langhe DOC Chardonnay 
•    Barbera d'Alba DOC "Vigna Campo del Gatto"
•    Barolo DOCG Bussia
•    Barolo DOCG Bussia "Luigi Arnulfo"
•    Barolo Chinato

Each wine will be paired with a different chocolate, which will be presented at the time of the tasting.

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.

Wine tasting experience and visit to a historic winery in the Langhe region. A sensory and educational journey into the heart of Italy's renowned wine region.

During the visit, you will have the opportunity to explore the wonderful wineries, immersing yourself in the local wine-making tradition and discovering the process of producing the prestigious Barolo wine.

Guided by expert winemakers, you will taste different fine wines, appreciating their unique aromas and flavors. It is an opportunity to appreciate not only the high quality wine, but also the authentic and fascinating atmosphere of the Langhe, making this experience a real treat for wine lovers and food and wine culture enthusiasts.

You can participate in this experience by choosing one of three different modes:

Traditional blind wine tasting
During this tasting tour, you will have the opportunity to taste 3 whites and 3 reds.

Tasting with food pairing
If you choose this option, in addition to tasting the wine, you will be offered delicious food. Contrasting pairings designed to surprise and delight you will be made.

Nebbiolo Experience
This tour will guide you to the discovery of Nebbiolo, the most magical and noble vine in the world, considered precious and suitable for high quality wines for aging. Only in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy can it find its natural habitat and give birth to unique and precious wines. You will be offered 3 glasses.

Dinner in the vineyard in Viverone with a visit to the wineries é a perfect experience to spend a relaxing moment with your better half.

Cella Grande stands among the rolling Canavese hills and is an ancient Benedictine monastery whose now deconsecrated church includes a stone bell tower and a chapel of Romanesque origin.

Here you can enjoy a vineyard dinner and can choose from several options.

Dinner in the Vineyard

This experience allows you to dine among the rows of vines surrounding the monastery and taste local wines such as Erbaluce, Nebbiolo or Barbera with a set menu that includes:

•    appetizer
•    first course
•    second course
•    sweet

Dinner in the vineyard + overnight stay (double room inside)

In addition to the dinner in the vineyard with fixed menù (appetizer, first course, second course, dessert) you can stay in one of the interior rooms of the facility.

In this experience è included is a la carte breakfast and the possibility of access to the Bio SPA service with a 1h30 shift, with prior and mandatory reservation.

The Bio SPA includes outdoor heated swimming pool with hydrotherapy and neck massage, sauna and steam room, experience showers and ice waterfall.

Dinner in the vineyard + overnight stay (double room with lake view)

This experience allows you to stay in one of the facility's lake view rooms, in addition to the dinner in the vineyard with set menu (appetizer, first course, second course, dessert).

In this experience è an a la carte breakfast is included, as well as the possibility of access to the Bio SPA service with a 1h30 shift, upon advance and mandatory reservation.

The Bio SPA includes outdoor heated swimming pool with hydrotherapy and neck massage, sauna and steam room, experience showers and ice waterfall.

For overnight stay, the time of arrival é indicative, please contact the property following booking. Check-in can be from 2 to 8 p.m., and check-out é from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

In case of food allergies and intolerances é you can contact the facility following booking.

Wine tasting with winery visit in Viverone allows you to have a relaxing experience in an old monastery.

Cella Grande stands among the rolling Canavese hills and is an ancient Benedictine monastery whose now deconsecrated church includes a stone bell tower and a chapel of Romanesque origin.

This experience will begin with a visit to the wineries, which have been completely renovated, and then move on to a tour of the vineyards. During this visit you will learn anecdotes and curiosities about the history of local products that have come about through production handed down from generation to generation.

You can choose from 3 different tasting tours that will allow you to sample glasses of your choice from the following labels:

•    Francigeno,
•    Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Metodo Classico 'Redentum',
•    Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG 'San Michele',
•    Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Passito 'Ardorem',
•    Wine White macerated 'San Martino',
•    Rosé Wine,
•    Canavese DOC Barbera 'Abbazia',
•    Canavese DOC Nebbiolo 'Saio',
•    Carema DOC

Silver Tasting

This option allows you to taste 3 glasses of your choice and in combination you will be offered local cheeses and breadsticks.

Gold Tasting

This experience allows you to taste 4 wines of your choice. It will beà accompanied by local cheeses and breadsticks.

Platinum Tasting

This tasting includes 5 glasses of your choice accompanied by local cheeses and breadsticks.

For those who wish to stay the night, it is possible to reserve a room from the 2 types offered:

•    Interior double room
•    Double room lake view

Overnight stay includes a la carte breakfast and the possibility of access to the Bio SPA service with a 1h30 shift, by advance and mandatory reservation.

The Bio SPA includes outdoor heated pool with hydrotherapy and neck massage, sauna and steam bath, experience showers and ice waterfall.

For overnight stay, the time of arrival is indicative, please contact the facility after booking.

A visit with tasting at the Fontechiara Winery in Borgomanero allows you to spend a relaxing day in the Novara Hills, between Lake Maggiore and Lake d'Orta.

The Cantina Fontechiara is a small family-run winery located in Upper Piedmont that produces red, rosé and white wines made from native grape varieties such as Nebbiolo and Vespolina. The wines are natural, unmodified and certified vegan with the VEGANOK label.

This experience will begin with a tour of the winery during which you will be told the history of the winery and will be shown the cultivation methods and winemaking techniques.

Following this, there will be a tasting of 3 home-made wines served in combination with platters of salami, cheeses and other typical local products, all fresh and homemade.

The tasting includes:

•    Rosato cheese paired with samples of fresh robiola mantecata with herbs from the garden
•    Vespolina DOC accompanied by Gorgonzola DOP on homemade bread
•    Barrel-aged Nebbiolo DOC
•    Tagliere of typical local products: horse salami, donkey salami, seasoned toma cheese, semi-seasoned toma cheese from our valleys, homemade jam or honey and fresh bread

Wines and vintages may vary according to availability.

It is also available an option for minors that includes:

•    Water or soft drink
•    Cutting board with artisanal pizzas and flatbreads

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

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.