Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

Duration10h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 19 travelers

Overview

Discover Barolo — often called the “King of Wines and the Wine of Kings” — on a small-group journey from Milan into the vineyard hills of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage wine landscape.

Travel in a comfortable small group with an English-speaking guide.

The first stop is Alba, the world capital of white truffles and the birthplace of Nutella. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to stroll the historic center and enjoy lunch.

From Alba, continue into the Barolo wine region to visit a family-run winery with spectacular views over the Langhe hills. Enter the traditional cellar, meet the producers, and enjoy a guided tasting of 7 wines, including Barolo, while learning about local vineyards and winemaking traditions.

The day also includes a stop at Grinzane Cavour Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by vineyards and one of the iconic viewpoints in the Langhe.

(On Tuesdays, when the castle is closed, the stop is replaced by a panoramic viewpoint in La Morra or Barbaresco.)

Options

Limited group - maximum 19 pp

Semi Private 7 people + pickup

Luxury van for 7 people: Pickup and drop off included
Guided by Oleg or Stefano: Abroads Tours founders who created this itinerary.

What's included

Stop at a UNESCO-listed castle or panoramic viewpoint (Panoramic viewpoint on Tuesdays)
Walking tour and free time in Alba
Travel in a private van
Visit to a family-run winery with cellar access
Licensed, professional English-speaking tour guide
Guided tasting of 7 Langhe DOC & DOCG red wines, including Barolo

local recommendations provided
Optional
Hotel pickup and drop off

What to expect

Alba
2h

Alba is known for its historic charm, excellent cuisine, and the famous White Truffle Fair, held on weekends in October and November.

Explore the medieval towers and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the town’s main cathedral.

Browse local shops for some of the world’s best hazelnut cream, or enjoy lunch in a small, traditional restaurant serving Piedmont specialties such as fresh egg pasta and veal with tuna sauce.
Barolo
2h

Visit a family-run winery in a panoramic setting surrounded by vineyards. Enter the cellars and learn directly from the winemakers about the production of Barolo, a strictly regulated wine made only from Nebbiolo grapes, with precise rules governing vineyard location, aging, and classification.

Discover how each hill and vineyard has its own name and character, influencing structure, aroma, and aging potential.

Taste at least six DOC and DOCG red wines, sometimes seven, including Barolo, during a guided tasting focused on quality, terroir, terroir expression, and local tradition.
Castello Di Grinzane Cavour
1h

Enjoy a visit to a medieval castle listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering panoramic views over the Langhe hills and surrounding vineyards.

Inside the castle, visit the historic wine shop, considered the oldest in the Piedmont region, and learn about its close connection to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.

Cavour played a key role in the development of Barolo wine, promoting modern winemaking methods and helping transform Barolo from a local product into an internationally respected wine.

Please note: on Tuesdays, when the castle is closed, the visit is replaced with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint in La Morra, known for some of the best vineyard views in the Barolo region.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This pick up point is 10 minutes away by subway or 20 minutes by UBER/TAXI from DUOMO.
Please be at the meeting time by 9:15. We will pick you up along the way coming from Milano Centrale train station

PLEASE LET US KNOW IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE JOINING AT THIS MEETING POINT

Meeting point

Facing Hotel Gallia the meeting point is on the right corner of the building

End point

This pick up point is 10 minutes away by subway or 20 minutes by UBER/TAXI from DUOMO.
Please be at the meeting time by 9:15. We will pick you up along the way coming from Milano Centrale train station

PLEASE LET US KNOW IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE JOINING AT THIS MEETING POINT

End point

Facing Hotel Gallia the meeting point is on the right corner of the building

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the total duration.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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