Find out what makes Barolo wine so intriguing with a tour of the region that produces it. Here are three of the best Barolo wine tours from Turin.
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To many people Barolo is seen as one of the best Italian red wines. Made from nebbiolo grapes, grown in and around the rolling hills that surround the romantic Piedmont town of Barolo, the wines are flowery and complex – often compared to Burgundys – with notes of tar, cherries and roses. A trip to Barolo and the wine region is just as beguiling, with a relaxed and laid-back temperament that seems lost in time, willing you to do nothing but enjoy a glass of red. Here are three of the best Barolo wine tours from Turin.
Private Barolo Wine Region Day Trip with Lunch
If you are going to do a private wine tour then you may as well do it in style – and let someone else do the driving. This tour features a private chauffeured luxury car and features wine tastings inside two distinguished wineries. A gourmet lunch is included inbetween too, naturally with wine pairings, featuring traditional and regional cuisine – all served with the slow, considered way of enjoying food. The wine tasting after lunch is carried out by an experienced sommelier who explains all about what makes the region and its wines unique. Finally there is a visit to the beautiful historical center of Barbaresco, which is surrounded by scenic vineyards and rolling hills. As days out go, it’s hard to fault – but you’ll need deep pockets. From €695.
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Barolo & Barbaresco Tasting Tour
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This tour is (slightly) more affordable and also includes a private chauffeured luxury car and two winery visits. What you don’t get is lunch – you’ll need to organise that yourself at one of the many excellent eateries in the town of Alba, famous for its white truffles. The wineries are family-owned affairs so the experience is intimate and informative, with a chance to get to grips with the famous wines of the Piedmont region. It’s another memorable day out and is accompanied by a knowledgeable and passionate local licensed tour and wine guide. From €540.
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Full day Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour from Torino with a local winemaker
Cheaper still is this full-day tour of the Piedmont wine region. Here you won’t get a private chauffeured car but the group size is still pretty small (limited to eight people) and there are visits to family-run vineyards for a really authentic experience. The guides, who are real locals from the wine industry, will also show the Barbaresco area in all its beauty with a lot of knowledge and stories that you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s got a bit of a low key, family vibe – in a good way – and feels like you are hanging out with people who really understand the area. There is also lunch at a typical Alba restaurant, although this is not included. From €385.
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