The 20 best Wine Tasting Tours in Piedmont

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 4 wines produced by the winery accompanied, for those who wish, by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks (+5€). For the cutting board it is possible to 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.

For minors or non-tasters the rate includes:

•    1 drink
•    1 small cutting board

Vendemmia and snack among the vineyards of Monferrato in Mombaruzzo.

The day begins with registration and distribution of harvest materials, namely scissors and baskets.

Next you will move to the vineyard and here the main concepts for the conduct of the grape harvest will be explained.

You will then begin harvesting, picking grapes from the vines. Once the harvesting is completed, you will be able to begin the crushing with your feet.

At the end of the work, you can enjoy an excellent snack in the vineyard made from local products.

The snack includes:

•    native cold cuts (raw and cooked)
•    .
•    peppers with bagna cauda
•    Russian salad
•    rice fantasy
•    cheese wheel with jams
•    apples
•    amaretti from Mombaruzzo
•    bread, breadsticks, water and a bottle for every two people

For those who wish, in the afternoon è it is possible to make a visit to the winery.

The experience is only available between late August and early October.

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 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.

Top Experience 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.

Tasting with a walk through the heroic vineyards and visit to the historic Teresa Soria winery. A unique opportunity to discover the products of the territory of the Piedmont hills.

Before the tasting you will take a walk through the vineyards of Moncucco followed by a guided tour in the winery's historic cellar, where they will explain the wine production processes.

Finally you will be escorted to the panoramic terrace where you will participate in a tasting of 6 wines, including the winery's Moscato d'Asti, accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

To participate in the tasting you must be of age and in case of intolerances or special dietary needs you must contact the facility in advance.

A dinner in a wine cellar, among wooden barrels and scents of wine, to experience an original encounter with the flavors of the Piedmont region.

The protagonists will be refined morsels inspired by the shape of sushi, but made with authentic Piedmontese ingredients, carefully selected and surprisingly paired.

The tasting itinerary will include:

•    Bites made with Piedmontese meat and rice, enriched with traditional pairings such as robiola and herbs, porcini mushrooms and gorgonzola, roasted peppers and anchovies, black truffle, Castelmagno and honey, hazelnut granola and other combinations from the territory.
•    Pink petals of rump of beef cooked at low temperature with tuna sauce and caper flowers.
•    Tajarin of fresh pasta with truffles.
•    Soft hazelnut cake with custard.

Locally produced olive oil and wines will accompany the entire evening.

A gastronomic journey that tells the story of Piedmont through its most authentic products, in a charming and welcoming setting.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, please contact the facility following the reservation.

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 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.

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.