Day 1: Arrival & Estate Welcome
Activity: Arrive in Turin and transfer to the 19th-century aristocratic estate in the Langhe hills. Settle in with a welcome aperitif of Nebbiolo sparkling wine and a dinner of vitello tonnato and agnolotti del plin, paired with a Barbaresco.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy an exclusive opera recital in the estate’s grand salon, featuring a soprano performing arias from Verdi and Puccini.
Highlight: Toast the journey with a glass of Moscato d’Asti in the estate’s candlelit courtyard.
Day 2: Barolo Wineries & Alba
Activity: Visit two iconic Barolo wineries, including a family-run estate and a historic cantina in La Morra. Learn about Nebbiolo grape aging and taste robust Barolo DOCG wines, paired with hazelnuts from the Langhe.
Afternoon: Explore Alba, the truffle capital, strolling its medieval streets and visiting the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
Evening Entertainment: Relax with a guided stargazing session in the estate’s gardens, using a telescope to view the Piedmont night sky.
Day 3: Truffle Hunting in the Langhe
Activity: Join a trifolao (truffle hunter) and his trained dog for a morning truffle hunt in the oak and hazelnut forests near Monforte d’Alba. Learn to identify white truffles and uncover their earthy aroma.
Lunch: Savor a truffle-focused meal at a local trattoria, featuring tajarin pasta with shaved white truffles and truffle-infused cheeses.
Evening Entertainment: Attend a second opera recital in the grand salon, with a tenor performing classic Italian arias, followed by a digestif of grappa.
Day 4: Cheese Tastings & Bra
Activity: Visit a master cheesemaker in Bra, the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Taste aged Castelmagno, creamy Robiola, and nutty Toma Piemontese, paired with Barolo and local honeys.
Afternoon: Tour the Slow Food headquarters and learn about Piedmont’s culinary preservation efforts.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a wine-blending workshop in the estate’s cellar, crafting your own Nebbiolo-based blend to take home.
Day 5: Barbaresco & Roero Vineyards
Activity: Explore the Barbaresco region, visiting a boutique winery known for its elegant, tannic wines. Continue to the Roero hills for a tasting of Arneis, a crisp white wine, at a family-run vineyard.
Lunch: Dine at a countryside agriturismo, savoring brasato al Barolo (beef braised in Barolo) and hazelnut torta, paired with a Roero Rosso.
Evening Entertainment: Participate in a Piedmontese cooking demonstration at the estate, preparing dishes like bagna cauda, followed by dinner and a fireside opera lecture.
Day 6: Cherasco & Snail Farms
Activity: Visit Cherasco, a town famed for its snail farms and Baroque architecture. Tour a heliciculture farm to learn about edible snails, a Piedmontese delicacy, and sample them with parsley and garlic.
Afternoon: Wander Cherasco’s antique markets and visit the Palazzo Salmatoris, home to historic art exhibitions.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the estate for a farewell gala dinner with a five-course menu, paired with rare Barolo vintages, and a final opera recital featuring a duet performance.
Day 7: Departure
Activity: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the estate’s orangery before transferring to Turin for your departure.
Highlight: Receive a parting gift of a bottle of estate Barbaresco and a small jar of truffle-infused honey.
