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The programme
DAY 1: Arrival in the Langhe Wine Region
Arrival and check-in in the 3* Sup Corte Gondina in La Morra, quite close to Barolo.
Time permitting, explore the region, and finish the day with a dinner in a typical trattoria
with spectacular views over the vineyards.
DAY 2: The vineyards and Alba
In the morning drive to Barolo, a pretty town where the famous Barolo wine was born. Explore the town on your own
(we suggest the interactive WiMu Wine Museum, situated in the heart of the town). Afterwards, you will visit an
excellent wine cellar to taste the wines. Free time for lunch. Then reach Grinzane Cavour castle to admire some
beautiful views (the Count Camillo Benso Cavour was actually the owner of the fortification (the museum can be
visited).
Afterwards, departure to Alba, the town of the “hundred towers”, to have a stroll through the picturesque old town, home
of the International Truffle Fair. Dinner on a Slow Food restaurant in Pollenzo, where the “Università di Scienze Gastonomiche”
is located. Taste the authentic cuisine, prepared with the fresh ingredients of the season.
DAY 3: Asti, Canelli und die unterirsichen Kathedralen
Today visit the Monferrato Wine Region, and in particular – the Canelli underground cathedrals (on Unesco list since 2014),
where the Italian sparkling wine was born. See the labyrinth of the passageways where Asti Spumante is kept, under the streets
of Canelli! Of course, finish the visit with a wine tasting.
Lunch in a local winery (so-called enoteca). In the afternoon visit the fascinating Asti, rich in cultural heritage. Admire the
cathedral, one of the most important gothic churches in the region. Free dinner today, to choose one of the many local
restaurants.
DAY 4: Where Dolcetto comes from
Alta Langa (the northern part of the Langhe) is the destination of the day – this is where the red wine dolcetto comes from. The
tour begins with a visit of an excellent wine cellar – Podere Enaudi in Dogliani (taste the wine).
Proceed to Murazzano to admire the view from the square tower, located on a hill (739 m). You can also reach the villages
Bossolasco and Cissone. Free lunch. In the afternoon, a highly suggested landmark is the Vicoforte Sanctuary, a triumph of
architecture thanks to its enormous elliptical cupola, one of the largest of the kind. Free lunch.
DAY 5: Breakfast and departure
What’s included:
- 4 nights in 3* Sup. Corte Gondina Hotel in La Morra
- Dinner in a typical trattoria in the Langhe region (taste various local dishes)
- Wine tasting in a cellar in Barolo
- Dinner with slow food products
- Visit of Canelli underground cathedrals and wine tasting
- Lunch in Canelli
- Visit of a wine cellar in Dogliani and wine tasting
Not included: City tax € 1,50 per person per day, drinks with meals
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