The 10 best Wine Tastings in Monferrato

In this tasting you will discover the food and wine soul of Oltrepò Pavese.

This wine experience will guide you through a tasting of three/five iconic glasses, paired with some local products. An unforgettable experience for the palate, rich in history and intense aromas.

You will be able to choose between two tours.

Tasting of 3 wines:

•    Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Classic Method Pinot Noir Brut. Enjoy its fine golden bubbles and vibrant freshness, an ode to joy and vivacity.
•    Oltrepò Pavese Riesling DOC. A wine with a pleasant mineral balance that will make you feel the authentic scents of our hills.
•    Barbera Riserva (Selection 2017), aged in French oak tonneaux. A red with a velvety structure and a lingering finish, for a moment of intense taste meditation.

Tasting of 5 wines:

•    Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Brut, fine and persistent bubbles, freshness and elegance to welcome your palate.
•    Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé Brut, a refined sip with fruity nuances and a lively perlage that enchants.
•    Oltrepò Pavese Riesling DOC, a white wine with character, intense aromatic notes and a vibrant minerality.
•    Cabernet Sauvignon IGT, a structured, deep red that adds an international touch to the local scene.
•    Barbera Riserva (2017 Selection), aged in French oak tonneaux. Soft, complex and with a lingering finish; the pinnacle of our tradition.

Each glass will be enhanced by a rich board celebrating local craftsmanship.

Salumi e Formaggi d'Eccellenza, a selection of typical Oltrepò Pavese products from small, passionate producers.

Adults who do not taste may attend; a soft drink will be given in lieu of wine.

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 a wine and food pairing:

•    Pinot Noir bubbles with Antipasto with local cured meats and garden vegetables
•    Still white Riesling with Primo piatto of pasta or risotto with seasonal ingredients
•    Red wine choice of Pinot Noir, Barbera or Bonarda with Second course of meat or vegetarian dish
•    Dessert of your choice

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

A visit to the Calatroni Vini winery in Santa Maria della Versa will allow you to discover the wines that characterize the Oltrepò Pavese territory.

Program

The activity starts with a walk through the vineyard, then you will continue with a guided tour in 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).

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 a lunch together in the hills of Lombardy and to learn about the history of the production of the mostù well-known local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the farm, overlooking the hills, and its cellars and then proceeds with a guided tasting of 4 wines. At the end of the tasting, the picnic bag will be handed out, which includes per person:

•    Sandwich with coppa and goat cheese
•    Sandwich with salami
•    Pie made by us
•    Water
•    1 bottle of Campo Dottore or Vigio wine for every 2/3 adult persons

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

Lunch in Oltrepò Pavese, at Calatroni Vini, to taste typical dishes and enjoy some excellent locally produced wine together.

Program

The experience begins at 12 noon with a guided tour to discover the organic vineyards, crossed by the historic Via di San Colombano.

The second part of the visit takes you to the winemaking cellar and the aging cellar to explore the world of wine.

The third moment is dedicated to flavors, both on the plate and in the glass: a set menu lunch that includes.

•    3 courses that vary according to the seasonality of the products
•    4 glasses of wine paired with each course
•    Water
•    Coffee
•    Cover charge

To personalize the experience you can choose 2 wine pairing options:

•    Basic wines: basic wines will be served with each course
•    Classic method sparkling wines: classic method sparkling wines will be served with each course

Reduced menu for children includes salami or cheese, main course and dessert.

In case of food allergies, please notify the facility following the reservation

Wine and chocolate tasting in Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe region.

In this experience you will visit the vineyards, museum and winery to learn about the history and production process of the wines offered.

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 offered a different chocolate pairing, which will be presented at the time of the tasting.

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.

Wine tasting with a view of the Langhe of Barolo at the Agnelli Viassone winery, located just a stone's throw from Grinzane Cavour Castle in the heart of the Langhe wine territory.

You will meet Daniele and Alessia, two young winemakers, husband and wife, and be greeted by Ubaldo the donkey, their mascot.

The experience begins with a walk through the vineyards, where you will admire the view of the Langhe.

Next, you will enter the winery, where you will be shown the techniques of winemaking and wine aging.

Finally you will taste 4 wines (1 white and 3 reds) accompanied by mixed platter of cold cuts and cheeses from small local producers.

Dinner in the Vineyard in Viverone with a visit to the wineries is an ideal experience to enjoy a relaxing moment as a couple, surrounded by the hills of Canavese. The experience takes place at Cella Grande, an ancient monastery nestled among the vineyards.

Dinners in the vineyard include:

•    guided tour of the cellars
•    aperitif in the park
•    dinner among the rows of vines with a set menu consisting of appetizer, first course, second course and dessert
•    pairing of a different glass of wine for each course

You can choose from several options:

•    Dinner in the vineyard
•    Dinner in the vineyard with overnight stay in an indoor double room
•    Dinner in the vineyard with overnight stay in a double room overlooking the lake

Overnight experiences include a la carte breakfast and access to the Bio SPA (1h30 shift by reservation), with outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, experience showers and relaxation area.

Educational farm for children and adults to learn how to make cheese and then taste it with a glass of wine.

The experience begins with a gentle walk in the woods, a pristine corner where goats live free and happy, surrounded by the beauty of a natural environment that welcomes and protects them.

Here, you will have the opportunity to milk the goats with your own hands, collecting fresh and genuine milk, ready to be turned into delicacies. An experience that will allow you to come into direct contact with the work of the land, rediscovering the value of healthy and authentic food.

Next, you will move to a charming country "ciabot," where Paolo, with his experience and passion, will guide you in the art of cheesemaking. With the help of a rural kitchen, you will learn how to make delicious cheese, step by step. The rustic and cozy atmosphere of the "ciabot" will allow you to fully understand the artisanal process and respect for traditional methods.

In the meantime, while the milk is being transformed into cheese, you can delight your palate with a fine tasting of artisanal cheeses, both goat and cow, accompanied by a selection of typical local products, such as cured meats, honey and homemade jams, all while sipping a good glass of local wine, perhaps a Roero Arneis or a Roero Rosso, which enhance the authentic flavors of the hills.

The winery tour and wine tasting inside Verduno Castle includes two different tastings with varying durations depending on the type chosen. They are open to everyone over the age of 18.

Tasting 1: The wines of the Castle

All’within this wine tasting, lasting about 1h30min, è scheduled the tasting of 4 local wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco.

Tasting 2: The Nebbiolo

This tasting of local wines includes, in addition to a visit to the historic winery, a set of wines made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. This itinerary è designed for all those who want to delve into the different expressions of this wine.

Dinner in the Vineyard in Viverone with a visit to the wineries is an ideal experience to enjoy a relaxing moment as a couple, surrounded by the hills of Canavese. The experience takes place at Cella Grande, an ancient monastery nestled among the vineyards.

Dinners in the vineyard include:

•    guided tour of the cellars
•    aperitif in the park
•    dinner among the rows of vines with a set menu consisting of appetizer, first course, second course and dessert
•    pairing of a different glass of wine for each course

You can choose from several options:

•    Dinner in the vineyard
•    Dinner in the vineyard with overnight stay in an indoor double room
•    Dinner in the vineyard with overnight stay in a double room overlooking the lake

Overnight experiences include a la carte breakfast and access to the Bio SPA (1h30 shift by reservation), with outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, experience showers and relaxation area.

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.

Tasting with guided tour at Luca Leggero Winery in Villareggia, near Turin, includes guided tasting of 5 wines accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses.

The tour allows visitors to learn about the history of the Canavese region and its grape varieties. The guided tour of the winery begins with the winemaking room, arriving at the barrique cellar and bottle storage area, with a detailed explanation of the entire production process, from the machinery used to the different wine aging routes.

There follows a guided tasting of the winery's five wines: 2 Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, 2 Canavese Nebbiolo DOC, 1 Langhe Dolcetto DOC, accompanied by a platter of cured meats and cheeses.

Become a farmer for a day and participate in a tasting of local products at a farm in the Novara region of Italy.

Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in farm life and spend a day in close contact with friendly animals.

Once you arrive at the farm, you will participate in milking the goats, either by hand or with the help of machinery.

Afterwards, you will feed the animals and collect and arrange the eggs. Any extra seasonal activities are also planned, such as harvesting vegetables in the garden during the summer.

To conclude this experience, you will taste local products accompanied by selected wines.

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

Become a cheesemaker for a day and taste aged cheeses on an authentic farm in the Novara region of Italy.

You will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in farm life and participate firsthand in all stages of cheesemaking.

Upon your arrival at the farm, you will begin the complete cheese-making process, taking part in each step, accompanied by clear and detailed explanations:

•    milk loading
•    curdling and fermentation
•    manual extraction and shaping of the cheese
•    start of stewing

After work at the dairy, a tasty natural snack of yogurt and fresh cheese will await you.

Next, you will participate in a workshop on aged cheeses, during which you will make some of the farm's typical aged cheeses, such as the famous wine cheese.

To end the day, you will enjoy a selection of aged cheeses served buffet style and accompanied by carefully matched wines.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, you can contact the facility following your reservation.

Wine tasting with a visit to the steamship Lombardia 1908, aboard a historic boat moored on Lake Maggiore, in Arona, among history, local wines and local products.

During the experience you will discover anecdotes and curiosities about the steamship and the productions passed down from generation to generation, in a unique and evocative setting.

You will be able to choose from three different tasting routes:

3 wines, 4 wines or 5 wines, choosing which wines to taste from labels such as Francigeno, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Metodo Classico Redentum, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG San Michele, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Passito Ardorem, San Martino macerated white wine, rosé wine, Canavese DOC Barbera Abbazia, Canavese DOC Nebbiolo Saio and Carema DOC.

Each tasting is accompanied by local cheeses and breadsticks, with home-grown products at km 0.

For those who wish to extend their stay, it is possible to select the tasting tour with overnight stay that includes, in addition to the tasting of 3 wines, a night in a double suite with breakfast, sauna and private jacuzzi.

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

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.

This will be followed by a tasting, which can be of two types.

Of 2 wines from the winery's production served in combination with a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other local artisanal products. Includes:

•    Colline Novaresi DOC Vespolina, accompanied by Gorgonzola DOP on artisan-made bread
•    Colline Novaresi DOC Nebbiolo barrel-aged accompanied by a board 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.

Of 3 homemade wines served in combination with platters of salami, cheeses and other typical local products, all fresh and homemade. The tasting includes:

•    Rosato paired with samples of fresh robiola mantecata with herbs from the garden
•    Vespolina DOC accompanied by Gorgonzola DOP on artisan-made bread
•    Barrel-aged Nebbiolo DOC accompanied by a board 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 based on availability.

A minor option is also available that includes:

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

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to 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.