Epic Culinary Adventure in Northern Italy April 26, 2025
It's almost impossible to get into the wineries and restaurants we will visit on this incredible culinary adventure. We've arranged private tastings at Gaja, Brandini and Diego Morra to name a few. We'll dine at Cultivare and the much sought after Vinoteca Centro Storico; the restaurant that every vintner that visits the area tries to get into.
Experience authentic Italy in an ancient hill town and learn the secrets of Northern Italian food and wine. First, we head to the Monferrato region of Piemonte to stay in an elegant, early medieval castle to explore the riches of wine, food and scenery. Here we'll learn from locally celebrated chefs how to cook regional Piemontese dishes using the world's best ingredients chosen from the vibrant markets, farms and gardens in this region. You'll meet many local producers and taste the food and wine grown in Piemonte. There will be excursions to charming markets, local family run farms, vineyards and village trattorias. Then we'll savor 3 days in Torino to discover the treasures of chocolate, pasta, cheese and gelato in the plazas and avenues lined with palaces and elegant, Baroque architecture. We'll stroll the intimate streets that open to 16th century plazas dotted with cafes, shops immersing in the food, culture, art and wine. We'll learn all about negronis, aperitivo and vermouth that originated in Torino. Moving on to Barolo for 2 nights we'll taste at the most iconic wineries and eat delicious food at Michelin restaurants and visit the International Truffle Festival with it's aromatic truffles, more excellent wine, food and a fabulous market.
Highlights and Itinerary
Day 1-April 26
• Transfer from Torino
• Welcome drinks and introductions
• Free time to relax, sunbathe, swim, walk
• Aperitivo followed by dinner
Day 2-April 27
• Leisurely breakfast.
• Lunch at Mongetto Dre Caste restaurant in Vignale Monferrato, followed by visit
to the Mongetto wine cantina and infernot.
• Return to Castello to capture the last rays of the Italian sun by the pool,
followed by a light, candle lit dinner on the terrace.
Day 3-April 28
Leisurely breakfast
• Truffle hunt-it will be white truffle season
• Cooking class – 9.00am until 13.00pm.
• Lunch of the day’s class highlighting white truffles
• Afternoon break, sunbathe, swim, relax.
• Wine tasting at Vicara Rossignano
• Return to Castello for aperitivi and dinner.
Day 4-April 29
• Leisurely breakfast
• Cooking class – 9.00am until 13.00pm.
• Lunch of the day’s cooking class
• Afternoon break, sunbathe, swim, relax.
• Wine tasting visit to Cantina Bava in Cocconato.
• Visit to local goat cheese producer, Casa Costa.
• Return to Castello for sommelier dinner and Nebbiolo wine tasting, including
the story of Monferrato Nebbiolo.
Day 5-April 30
• Leisurely breakfast
• Early morning Yoga session – Optional
• Italian bread, focaccia and pizza making class – 09.30am until 13.00pm.
• Pizza lunch of the day’s course theme.
Day 6-May 1
• Leisurely Breakfast
• Transfer to Torino
• Negroni, aperitivo and vermouth experience
• Dinner at Pastificio De Filippis
Day 7-May 2
• Breakfast
• Culture, art and food tour highlighting the region’s poster art, chocolate and
street food
• Afternoon at leisure to explore
• Dinner at Ristorante Opera-a coursed menu paired with wine
Day 8-May 3
• Breakfast
• Architecture tour of the Royal Palace and surrounding buildings
• Piemonte wine pairing lesson
Day 9-May 4
• Breakfast
• 1 hour drive to Barolo
• Wine tasting at Cascina Pugnani with lunch
• Visit to Marchesi di Barolo with tasting and free time in Barolo
• Dinner at Vinoteca Centro Storico
Day 10-May 5
• Breakfast
• Truffle Festival
• Dinner at Boccondivno
Day 11-May 6
• Breakfast
• Tasting at Gaja-pending confirmation
• Lunch at a Michelin restaurant
• Transfer to Torino
What's Included:
- 10 nights accommodations-3 nights at the 5* Grand Sitea in Torino, 5 nights in the Castello and 2 nights in Barolo
- Daily gourmet breakfast
- 3 cooking classes preparing local Piemonte cuisine
- Most meals with wine included
- Luxury transportation
- Wine tasting throughout
- Market and farm visits
- Cheese tasting
Not included:
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, cigarettes, gifts
- Anything not indicated in the itinerary
From $8990 per person $2200 solo supplement
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