2026 Holiday Wines and Truffles in Piedmont, Italy Adventure

Step into the heart of Piedmonte (Piamonte in Italian), where the most diverse Italian wines are made. Nebbiolo (considered the king of red grapes) reigns supreme in Piedmont; however, Dolcetto and Barbera offer more immediate appeal. Even the white Arneis is impossibly charming. Taste how the different micro-climates and soil affect the wine, visit ancient wine towns and farmers’ markets, taste local cheeses, and explore the villages that top the hills of the region.

This time of year is very special because we can visit both the White Truffle Fair in Alba and the Asti Christmas Market. We have top producers to visit and a very special white truffle hunt at a top producer of Barolo with barrel tasting and a library release truffle dinner in the winery cellars planned for your trip!

*The obvious bonus on these trips is that you will be in Europe when all the Christmas festivals/markets are beginning. There are infinite options for travel after your tour from either Torino or Milan airport or even by train from Milan. We will likely head to Paris after the second trip and continue on to Alsace and Champagne for their Christmas markets. Tiffany is passionate about the subject and very happy to help you craft the perfect ending to your European adventure!

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Dates: November 8-16 or November 21-29.

Our week-long tour will start and end at the Milan airport (MXP). There are three airports around Milan, so please make any flight reservations to/from MXP.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1- Time TBD

Pick up from Milan Airport. It’s a 1.5-hour drive to Alba. Check in to the hotel and get to know Alba. We will give you a city tour and point out our favorite restaurants, wine bars, and attractions. We’ll stop at a wine bar for wine and appetizers, and get to know each other.

Day 2- 10 am

Roero’s best winery, Bra (slow food capital city) and a artisanal creamery. Logically, we begin our journey with the more elegant and accessible reds and whites from Roero to allow you to leisurely work off the jet lag in the morning. Then we proceed to the gastronomic village of Bra, where the slow-food movement began, to enjoy some sightseeing followed by lunch. Afterwards, we visit an artisanal creamery crafting the famous Toma and Robiola cheese. You are back to Alba in time for freshening up and a relaxing dinner of your choice.

Day 3- 10am

La Morra, home of the most opulent and decadent of Barolos (for those of us who don’t have 30 years to age it). La Morra is a hilltop town in the Northern part of the Barolo D.O.C.G. that produces a variety of styles depending on the elevation and exposure of the vineyards. Generally speaking, the lower elevation vines are elegant and fruit-forward to be enjoyed at 3-8 years of age, while the highest elevations are more tannic and age-worthy.

It should be noted that some of the best Barbera D’ Alba come from La Morra (and we will taste those as well). Today we start at the lower elevation and work our way up the hill tasting Dolcetto, Barbera and Barolo. We will break for lunch and sightseeing in La Morra, and then continue with winery visits after lunch.

Day 4- 10 am

Castiglione Falletto & Serralunga As we delve deeper into Barolo, we encounter heavier and more robust wines. Today, we begin in Castiglione Falletto, with a winery I’ve had a nearly 40-year relationship with, followed by one of the top three producers in all of Barolo. We will then continue on to Serralunga for lunch and a bit of exploration.

Day 5- 10 am

Concluding the educational and fun exploration of Barolo, we visit Monforte D’ Alba for what I believe to be the best age-worthy examples of the Nebbiolo grape. Lacking the licorice and minerality of Serralunga (just across the ravine), but more than making up for it with lavish richness and velvety mouthfeel. After our winery visits, we will see one of the best producers of Dolcetto and Barbera in Dogliani, just south of Monforte D’ Alba.

This comprehensive exploration of Roero, Barolo and Dogliani should give great insight into how soil composition, elevation and sun exposure can have a massive impact on the same grape varieties grown over a relatively short distance. Then we will head back to Alba for some R. &. R. before a flourish of weekend activities that are sure to appeal to the wine weary.

Day 6- 2:30pm

Take the morning off to eat pastries at a cafe, visit a museum, and shop around town. The White Truffle Fair will be open, and you can peruse the different vendors selling their truffles and local products. At 2:30pm, we will leave for a special private event at one of the greatest Barbaresco and Barolo producers in Piemonte which will include a truffle hunt on their estate, barrel tastings, and an exclusive dinner with pairing of their finest wines with white truffles.

Day 7- 3pm

The morning is yours for a leisurely breakfast at a cafe, visiting the white truffle fair, or shopping. We will leave the hotel at 10:30 am and journey to Asti for the Christmas Market. You can visit museums and other restaurants, and wine bars during your time in Asti. We will leave Asti around 6:00 pm and head back to Alba.

Day 8- 8 am

We will leave the hotel and return to Milan Airport at 8am. It’s a 2- hour drive to the airport. If you choose to travel later in the day or to Turin by train, please make arrangements on your own. There is a train that travels between Alba and Turin multiple times per day.

What’s included:

• Hotel for 8 nights
• 6 lunches
• 2 Dinners
• all winery tasting fees
• truffle hunting
• wine pairing dinner at a winery
• transportation to Asti for the Christmas Market
• Transportation MXP airport to/from Alba
• Visit to a cheese producer
• Visit to several villages

What’s not included:

• Flight to/from Milan airport
• Train to/from Turin
• Any lunches or dinners not mentioned above
• Any shopping, souvenirs, wine, etc, that you buy on your own.

Additional Notes:

Pickup/Dropoff will be at the Milan Airport (MXP). Please note that there are 3 airports around Milan. We are only picking up/dropping off at the MXP airport. (Terminal TBD)

If you choose to stay in Milan before the tour, please make sure your train/car transfer is at the MXP airport by our arranged time. If you choose to stay in Turin before or after the tour, a train from Turin Porta Susa train station takes an hour to/from Alba.

Hotel

We will be staying in a hotel with separate double occupancy apartments. Each unit will have a living room, a separate bedroom, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette.

Cost of the Tour

Payment will be made through Zelle (USA) or PayPal. Email us for payment details.

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