A journey between exquisite wines and finest food
Autumn is one of the best times to take a trip to discover Piedmont among excellent wines and great food.
Piedmont is one of the favorite destinations for wine and food enthusiasts.
Piedmont has one of the most famous wine areas not only in Italy but all over the world. We are talking about the Langhe, where exclusive wines of the Barolo and Barbaresco caliber are produced. While traveling in these areas in the autumn, it is possible to observe the vineyards in all their splendor. Among other things, this season is perfect for another gem that originates from these areas: the truffle.
Nestled in the northwest of Italy, Piedmont is a region that has long been celebrated for its exquisite wines, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and a winemaking tradition that dates back centuries, Piedmont is a destination that attracted wine lovers from around the globe.
Here, every wine glass tells a story, and every vineyard offers a glimpse into the passion and dedication that go into producing some of the world’s most renowned wines. For sure Piedmont offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and, of course, incredible wine and finest food.
Discover the wine region: Barolo and Barbaresco
For this reason, if you decide to visit Piedmont, you certainly cannot miss exploring these two areas famous for their fine wines
Start your journey by exploring Barolo, a village that has earned a reputation for producing some of Italy’s finest wines.
With a wine tour in Barolo, you’ll visit excellent wineries and meet the winemakers who dedicate their lives to winemaking, always improving their techniques while respecting tradition. Enjoy guided tastings of both younger wines and older vintages, giving you a sense of how these wines can evolve over time. You’ll also have the chance to wander through finest vineyards, discovering traditional and modern techniques used in the production of these great wines.
Continue your journey to discover Barbaresco and its charm.
Here you will find family-run wineries that have been producing excellent wines for generations.
The grape variety that is grown in this area is Nebbiolo which is used to create wines full of character. Unlike the more famous Barolo, Barbaresco wines are lighter when young, this is a point in favor of Barbaresco that makes it loved by both connoisseurs and those who are not so expert in wine.
With a Barbaresco tour, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the historic and prestigious wineries of Piedmont, taste their best vintages and learn about the winemaking process that makes Barbaresco wines so unique.
There is another area of Piedmont where a good wine is produced, less known than the more prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco, but still worth knowing. The Barbera.
Barbera produces fresh, fruity and easy-to-drink wines.
Among the various types you can start with Barbera d'Asti perfect to be paired with simple dishes and then move on to Barbera d'Alba, a wine certainly more full-bodied and structured, a wine that is perfect to pair with more savory dishes
Obviously we cannot talk about Piedmont without talking about Truffle Hunting
The heart of Piedmont’s culinary scene is the Langhe region, a renowned luxury travel destination with a focus on food thanks to its famous white truffle, rolling hills and Michelin-starred restaurants. Not to be missed is the annual Alba White Truffle Fair which attracts connoisseurs from around the world, while the nearby Barolo and Barbaresco regions are synonymous with world-class wines.
Here, the high concentration of Michelin restaurants attests to the rich and prized culinary tradition of the area whose emblem is "the diamond of the cuisine" or the white truffle.
The Langhe are also very popular for the best hazelnuts, so a visit to the beautiful hazelnut groves is a must-do.
Discover the secrets of the unmistakable taste of the IGP Piedmont Hazelnut, the best in the world! You will have tthe chance to discover a family run business in Alta Langa, from the hazelnut grove to the production of delicious sweets to understand the secrets of such an intense taste. At the end, you will enjoy the hazelnut tasting, an experience to keep among the "sweetest" travel memories. During this experience you can walk in the beautiful hazelnut groves, discover the secrets of hazelnut processing and taste the delicious hazelnut products.
Piedmont is a chapter for epicureans!
Piedmont's sparkling wines are exceptional and part of the history of sparkling wine in all of Italy. In fact, did you know that Italian spumante was born in Piedmont?
Not all sparkling wine in Italy is Prosecco! In fact, Prosecco is produced in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia while Italian Spumante has its origins right here in Piedmont.
Sparkling wines are made with twi different methods in Piedmont: Charmat or Martinotti method, and champenoise or Metodo Classico.
To produce bubbles, both methods undergo two stages of fermentation, but it is the second stage that makes the difference between the two.
Charmat or Martinotti Method: With this style, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in stainless steel autoclaves and is bottled under pressure. This takes less time than the Classic Method.
Champenoise or Classic Method: Also known as the "traditional method", this requires the secondary fermentation to take place in the bottle. This means it needs more space to store it for a longer period of time: during fermentation, aging after fermentation on the lees, and aging for at least another year.
The most famous sparkling wines of Piedmont are Moscato D'Asti and Asti Spumante.
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