BAROLO WINE TASTING TOUR Day-Trip from Milan

Piedmont Barolo Wine Tour from Milan

Discover the King of Italian Wines: Barolo, in the heart of Piedmont, 2 hour drive from Milan.

Departing from Milan, you will reach the area in a couple of hours, travelling along the southern part of Piedmont and its beautiful hills typically covered with vineyards. Depending on the time of the year, the color of landscapes aroud will assume different breathtaking shades of green, yellow and orange.

Roero and Nebbiolo

First stop will be at a winery in a small village close to Alba, you will have a a guided tour of the estate surrounded by the splendid wide vineyards, you will learn about the production processes of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Arneis wines, the pearls of  the Roero area. The visit will finish with a rich wine tasting session, with a set of local genuine cold and warm dishes to pair the different wines, including local ham, cheese, risotto and ravioli.

Langhe and Barolo DOCG

In the afternoon, together with your personal driver you will continue your private wine tour, after a short drive through the smooth hills, will reach the Barolo area: La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba and Barolo towns.

We will be visiting one of the most authentic local producers of Barolo wine, out from the turistic paths, in order to get an authentic local experience. 

Barolo be produced only within the precise area of 11 small villages, in a very small and controlled territory. This is the only way to obtain the ‘DOCG’ trademark, which proves the certified and guaranteed area of production. Barolo is often described as having the aromas of tar and roses, and the wines are noted for their ability to age and usually take on a rust red tinge as they mature. Barolo needs to be aged for at least 36 months after the harvest before release, of which at least 18 months must be in wood.

The winery sommelier will illustrate the different ‘CRUs’ of Barolo, namely the different portion of the Barolo territory give birth to important differences in the taste, color and smell of this amazing wine.

To mention some, one portion of land facing south will receive a more intense sun exposition and that specific wine land harvest will have a deeper taste and sweeter fruity aftertaste. Or, by contrary, another cru facing east or north, will receive less sunlight, giving wine a slightly bitter taste, higher acidity level and aftertastes that reminds of lime fruit, green apple or ginger.

This is just one of the many details that make Barolo DOCG so special, the king of Italian wines. This guided tasting session will be paired with a buffet of local food products, in order to maximize the tasting experience.

A Five-sense Experience

Admire the the infinite vineyard landscapes, touching the real local products: the grapes and the aging barrels, tasting wine and local Italian food and, smelling the infinite details of these rich and deep wines, last but not least listening and learn about the wine production and aging processes.

Also, at both wineries, you can take the chance to buy some bottles directly from the producers with affordable international shipping service service.

At the end of the tour your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Milan (or your custom location).

You can customize your tour according to your needs and preferences, our staff would be happy to inform you about different options, alternative routes and site.

Tour can accomodate minors, they of course not be served with algholic products, although they can  enjoy the visit of the sights and food products included in the tasting sessions. Price is reduced for minors.