TASTE OF LANGHE

PROGRAMME

Day 1 - On arrival you will be greeted by our hospitality team who will escort you to your villa where a welcome aperitif will be served in the comfort of your living room with a mixed cheese and charcuterie board, the precious hazelnuts from our fields, grissini and a bottle of Scarpa wine from our selection.

Day 2 - Full day programme, Signature Wine Tour

Accompanied by your qualified sommelier you will discover the unique panoramas of the selected wine region, fascinating corners of Piemonte where vineyards extend as far as the eye can see. Our morning will be dedicated to discovering the complex world of Langhe or Roero viticulture with a stop in a vineyard where winemakers make most of their efforts to enhance the properties of one of the most precious indigenous grapes: Nebbiolo

We will visit a niche cellar and taste a selection of wines for a fascinating introduction to the typologies of wines produced in the area, including the world-famous Barolo or Barbaresco or Roero according to the selected area. We will then head to a nice local restaurant where you will get the opportunity to taste some of the traditional signature dishes of Langhe whilst enjoying the panoramas.

During the afternoon we will dive deeper into the secrets of the success of Nebbiolo grape, discovering some of the quaint villages where history, nature and a tight community have played their role to develop and protect a UNESCO world heritage jem. We will visit a second winery and taste a selection of wines to better understand how terroir is influencing the profile of Barolo, Barbaresco or Reoro according to where vineyards are located, discovering the fascinating map of the crus.

Day 3 - Free Day with e-bike at your disposal

Explore the surroundings with our e-bikes for a more active day. Wandering through the UNESCO hills of the Barolo wine region is a wonderful way to breathe the peace of nature.

Day 4 - Half day programme (morning or afternoon cooking class)

Improve your cooking skills with a personal chef, learning local recipes and techniques to bring back home and impress your family and friends. Following, lunch or dinner with a Scarpa wine pairing.

Day 5 - Half day programme

Take some time to explore Langhe on your own, our hospitality crew will be pleased to share some tips and, once back to your villa, you will be welcomed with late afternoon Merenda Sinoira (local version of a rich Italian aperitivo, heritage of the original late afternoon farmers’ meal that includes salami and cheeses, vitello tonnato, roast peppers with anchovies, russian salad, a traditional dessert with Scarpa wine)

Day 6 - Check out

Programmes may be subject to changes in timetables/days depending on the availability of services, without changing their content. Day trips are organized by licensed tour operators and conducted by qualified sommeliers and guides.

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