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Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba, UNESCO Castle: Small Group from Milan
4.9
36 Ratings
Milano
Escape the crowds and savor Barolo wines, Piedmont cuisine, and UNESCO castles on a small group tour from Milan.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alba - Alba is renowned for its historic charm, exquisite cuisine, and the white truffles exhibition held on weekends in October and November.
Explore the stunning medieval towers and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the local Duomo. Shop for some of the best hazelnut cream in the world and have lunch in one of the cozy small restaurants serving local specialties such as fresh egg pasta and veal with tuna sauce
- Barolo - Visit a family-run winery and cellars situated in a spectacular panoramic position surrounded by vineyards. Learn the secrets of producing one of the best red wines in the world - Barolo - from a family of winemakers
Taste three different types of red wine - including Barolo.
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Grinzane Cavour Castle - Enjoy a magnificent medieval fortress included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The castle houses the oldest wine shop in the Piedmont region, where you can taste the best wines produced in the area.
The Castle offers unparalleled views of the surroundings. Here you can enjoy an educational and emotional stroll through the vine rows, learning about the life of the vineyard from one harvest to another
What's Included
- Visit to family-run wine producers
- Tasting of 3 Langhe red wines (including Barolo)
- Free time to explore Alba and the castle
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Walking tour in Alba
- Professional tour guide
- UNESCO medieval castle visit
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Escape the crowds and touristy destinations and embark on our small group tour to one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. Taste delicious Piedmont regional food that you’ve never heard about before. Indulge in the authentic hazelnut cream and sweets for which Langhe is famous. Step into the refreshing air of wine cellars on a hot summer day and enjoy the tasting of three delicious red wines. Travel amidst rows of grapes and rolling hills in a comfortable, private, air conditioned mini-bus
- Travel time is included in the total duration.
Location
Piazza IV Novembre
Facing Hotel Gallia the meeting point is on the right corner of the building
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(36 Ratings)
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Roving314943
May 23, 2024
A Perfect Day in Piedmont Wine Country - We had an exceptional experience with Oleg on the Barolo Wine Tasting tour in Alba. This small group tour was perfect for escaping the usual touristy places and exploring a part of Italy we had never been to before. The highlight of the tour was the delicious wine tasting—we even bought a box of wine before leaving the winery! The great food suggestions for lunch in Alba were spot on. Communication with the tour company was easy and seamless, making the entire experience immensely enjoyable.
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Pavanjohal
May 15, 2024
Absolutely recommend - We had an amazing time on this trip. It was very easy going the tour operator Oleg was brilliant and very helpful and knowledgeable. We had lots of free chill time to explore the castle and then Alba town. The winery we visited was absolutely beautiful and the tour was very informative. The wine tasting was incredible, we tasted lots of wine. I definitely recommend this tour. It’s very different, you will visit places you wouldn’t normally and it’s different to the usual ‘touristy’ places you would experience in Italy
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Shelleyh992
May 13, 2024
Excellent small group wine tour - What an excellent tour! We love wine, and we had ample opportunities to taste Barolo and Barbareso wines in this fun filled small group trip. Oleg was very easygoing and knowledgeable about wines and history of the region. The trip was well paced with plenty of free time to explore and enjoy. The family run winery we visited was superb and the owners very welcoming and hospitable. The food and wine provided was a feast! This tour is not to be missed.
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723lilianeh
May 10, 2024
A must do! - Piedmont is absolutely beautiful! We loved this guided tour, the wine tasting and the discovery of hazelnut products. The picturesque landscapes, delicious cuisine and rich cultural heritage make it a must-visit destination. The guide, with indisputable knowledge of the history of his country's heritage, was great! We highly recommend discovering this incredible region.
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Mrogmrsross
May 7, 2024
A great day in Piemonte! - We had a great trip to Piemonte and Alba, with good wine, great castle visit and a excellent guide! A great way to learn about the region.
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672inag
May 5, 2024
Great day in beatiful surroundings - We had a great day! The tour was well-organized, we had plenty of time in Alba to eat and walk around. The winetasting was informative and friendly and we got to try great wines. The winetasting and castle was set in beatiful surroundings.
We travelled with a small group and the guide Stefano really went out of his way to give us the best experiense.
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264kenf
May 5, 2024
Small Group Day Trip from Milano to Alba/Barolo. - Stefano is an engaging, fun, friendly and professional tour guide who took painstaking care of our small group to Alba. I highly recommend him and his company for an enjoyable experience!
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448per_
May 4, 2024
Beautiful trip to Piemonte. - Great stay in Alba and a wonderful Barolo winetasting.The schenery was outstanding, very beautiful. The visit at the castle was also a beautiful place to visit. I really recomend the tour. The guide was competent and solved issues at hand.
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Ellen
May 4, 2024
10/10 - We had a great day! Great guide, great views and great wines!
Small group of nice people, and the minibus had god space for everyone. Learned a lot!
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Andrew_t
May 13, 2024
Short-changed on wine tour from Milan - The wine tour started off well and the tour guide is very knowledgeable and helpful. But time management was not. When we reached the UNESCO castle (1st stop) we only have about 20 minutes stop and check out the place ourselves.
I was assured of visit to 2 wineries and sample 3 red wines of which 1 is a Barolo. My friends and I were looking very forward to tasting Barolo wines. But we only visited 1 family-owned winery and tasted at least 6 different white and red wines which are all not to our liking. We spent close to 2 hours there, which is somewhat long. When I asked the tour guide why re we spending so much time in this one winery, I was shocked when he said we won't be tasting Barolo wine and this is only winery we are visiting. He claimed the wines from this estate is as good as Barolo! What BS!
There was no prior communication on change in itinerary. My friends and I felt cheated and short-changed. We will never go on tour with this tour company again.
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