The 10 best Wine Tastings in Oltrepò Pavese

Enjoy a fantastic picnic in Monferrato with typical products and a bottle of wine among the vineyards and meadows of Castello di Razzano in Alfiano Natta. 

At your arrival you will be given a wicker basket with typical Monferrato products according to the season and daily preparations with a bottle of our wines, to enjoy a moment of pure pleasure and lightheartedness, immersed in the greenery of our estate or among the rows of our vineyards.

The duration of the experience è indicative.

In the experience è included is a free visit to the ArteVino Razzano Museum and the aging cellars.

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 summer dinner allows you to live a unique experience immersed in an evocative atmosphere: among the vineyards and olive groves of Piedmont, a Unesco heritage site.

Tables under the stars, surrounded by neat rows and olive trees , will welcome you creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

You will enjoy a dinner of dishes inspired by the local tradition and accompanied by our wines and olive oil.

The menu includes:

•    Welcome aperitif with 1 glass of Spumante Brut Rosato "BrichetRosè"
•    Battuta di fassona, whipped robiola, breadstick crumble, lime
•    Veal sirloin in CBT, soft tonnata and fior di cappero
•    Summer salad of grilled rooster, celery , green apple and walnuts
•    Agnolotti "del plin" pasta with roast sauce and hazelnut crumbs
•    Braised pork cheek in CBT with Barbera d'Asti "La Dama" with rosemary potatoes
•    Tiramisu Delight

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

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

Dinner will be served around 8 pm and the menuù è consists of:

•    Welcome appetizer with friciule, salami and cheese
•    Carne cruda alla Monferrina
•    Citello tonnato della tradizione
•    Russian salad
•    Agnolotti al rugo d'rosto
•    Maltagliati with vegetable ragù
•    Roast beef with baked potatoes
•    Bunet
•    Water
•    Coffee

All accompanied by locally produced wines.

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

Top Experience Tour

Includes tasting of 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Ruchè Tasting

This 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 cured meats and cheeses.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery's winemaker and will consist 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 estate-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

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 to enjoy.

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

Enjoy a fantastic picnic in Monferrato with typical products and a bottle of wine among the vineyards and meadows of Castello di Razzano in Alfiano Natta. 

At your arrival you will be given a wicker basket with typical Monferrato products according to the season and daily preparations with a bottle of our wines, to enjoy a moment of pure pleasure and lightheartedness, immersed in the greenery of our estate or among the rows of our vineyards.

The duration of the experience è indicative.

In the experience è included is a free visit to the ArteVino Razzano Museum and the aging cellars.

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.

This summer dinner allows you to live a unique experience immersed in an evocative atmosphere: among the vineyards and olive groves of Piedmont, a Unesco heritage site.

Tables under the stars, surrounded by neat rows and olive trees , will welcome you creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

You will enjoy a dinner of dishes inspired by the local tradition and accompanied by our wines and olive oil.

The menu includes:

•    Welcome aperitif with 1 glass of Spumante Brut Rosato "BrichetRosè"
•    Battuta di fassona, whipped robiola, breadstick crumble, lime
•    Veal sirloin in CBT, soft tonnata and fior di cappero
•    Summer salad of grilled rooster, celery , green apple and walnuts
•    Agnolotti "del plin" pasta with roast sauce and hazelnut crumbs
•    Braised pork cheek in CBT with Barbera d'Asti "La Dama" with rosemary potatoes
•    Tiramisu Delight

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

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

Dinner will be served around 8 pm and the menuù è consists of:

•    Welcome appetizer with friciule, salami and cheese
•    Carne cruda alla Monferrina
•    Citello tonnato della tradizione
•    Russian salad
•    Agnolotti al rugo d'rosto
•    Maltagliati with vegetable ragù
•    Roast beef with baked potatoes
•    Bunet
•    Water
•    Coffee

All accompanied by locally produced wines.

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

Top Experience Tour

Includes tasting of 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Ruchè Tasting

This 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 cured meats and cheeses.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery's winemaker and will consist 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 estate-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

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 to enjoy.

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

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Wine tasting with a visit to the Urban Winery in Milan to spend a wine day without leaving the city.

Basic Tour

During this tour you will have the opportunity to taste 3 glasses of wine.

Classic Tour

This option includes a welcome glass, a visit to the winery's production area, an explanation of the winemaking process and, finally, the tasting of 3 glasses accompanied by a food tasting.

Wine Lovers Tour

This tour begins with a welcome glass, continues with a visit to the winery and explanation of the winemaking process, and then concludes with a tasting of 5 glasses accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products.

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.

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 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:

•    A bottle of wine
•    Focaccia stuffed with cold cuts and cheeses
•    Vegetarian alternative upon request
•    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.