Taste Of Cooking & Wine… (trip)
Taste Of Cooking & Wine Adventure in Piedmont’s Barolo Wine Country
- Turin Airport, Italy
- Active & Adventure
| from €1,520* per person | 5 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures In Italy | 8 people max | |
Get to know an amazing variety of warm, fun loving local people like cooks, winery owners, cheese makers to new local friends, in a wide range of places, many off the tourist track. Authentic, local Italian life experiences!
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Locations visited/nearby
Italy, Europe, Piedmont - Piemonte
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2 testimonials about the provider, Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures In Italy:
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Reviewer: Maurizio Cozzo
located in
Hanover,
New Hampshire
USA
"Mo and I wanted to thank you again for arranging for us a most enjoyable and memorable vacation in Italy. I've been travelling to Italy at least once a year since 1980, when I met Mo. I've always enjoyed my yearly visits to Italy immensely, however, "Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures in Italy" was exceptional. I repeatedly tell my family and friends it was just too good. So good, I fear all my future trips to Italy will pale in comparison.
Carmen was an absolute delight. She did everything she possibly could to make our stay in Italy perfect and perfect it was. Carmen was a joy to be with in addition to being a font of knowledge. She seemed to know everything about everything--the history, battles, castles, churches, towns, festivals, wines, cheeses, olive oil and food in general. I could go on forever.
Elio was the perfect gentleman. Although Elio was not able to accompany us every day of the tour, we knew he was with us in spirit and via his cellphone. Elio was in contact with Carmen daily to make sure all was well. He is a very caring person.
Toscana was great, but we absolutely loved Piemonte. All the cooking lessons were great with the various chefs--each with his or her own unique personality. What a perfect combination--to be able to laugh and learn at the same time. "
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Reviewer: Jeff and Nanci Shapiro
located in
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
"I would like to take the time to tell you how much Nanci and I enjoyed our gastronomical trip to Emilia-Romagna. We've spent most of the week since we've been back telling people about it. We are in awe of the energy and graciousness of our host and hostess (Marcello & Raffaella). We saw, tasted, and experienced things we never would have on our own. We met people--parmesan cheese maker, 5th generation balsamic vinegar maker/patriarch, Italy's best sfoglina (pasta maker), and much more. What a treat it was to gaze out the window of an ancient monastery, now hotel, overlooking dozens of sets of fireworks as the new millenium started. A very romantic moment neither of us will forget.
We thought the price/value of the trip was exceedingly fair. Nanci is not the cook in the family...I even overheard her telling a friend she would do it again! We are your biggest fans."
Itinerary
SundayMeet your group at Turin airport or railway station. Leave for Barolo a one hour drive away. In Barolo you stay at a pretty, three star, family-run hotel in town with lovely views of Barolo castle and vineyards.
Dine on authentic Piedmont specialties at a great local restaurant as you drink a line-up of great local wines.
In Barolo, you’ll visit the charming Brezza family in their winery cellars, where the father or son sits with you around a wooden table lit by candles and tastes their wines with you. Conversation with them may stray to topics like family and friendship, so when you see them again in their restaurant for dinner, they feel like old pals.
Monday
Explore the La Morra area, driving along its winding country roads, gazing in awe at the spectacular views of the Barolo wine valley.
Visit a winery near Barolo wll known for its fine wines and warm hospitality. You’ll feel their passion for their wines as they tell you all you ever wanted to know about Barolo, Barbera, Nebbiolo and other local wines.
Drive to hill town Castiglione Falletto for light lunch alfresco on a cafe patio with lovely hill views.
Drive to a fine restaurant outside a Barolo wine country town for a hands-on cooking class with a young, passionate, innovative chef who welcomes you warmly. Some of his typical dishes with creative touches: delicate little torte of asparagus and cod, tasty risotto with Barbera wine and local tuma cheese cream, semifreddo with boysenberries, white chocolate and mint. Savour your creations with great Piedmont wines.
Tuesday
Most of this morning is free to relax, take a walk or explore.
Drive up into the hills to a small, family farm to meet a man passionate about making his sheep cheeses in a totally natural way. Learn how he makes his cheeses in the cheese making room. In a divine picnic, you sample a range of his cheeses as he eagerly tells you all you’d ever want to know. You may even meet his sheep!
Drive to the scenic Barbaresco wine country hills and visit the famous Marchesi di Gresy winery and taste a wide range of acclaimed red and white wines including some of the best Barbarescos.
Drive to Barbaresco for a hands-on cooking class on several dishes with the delightful owner in a well known restaurant set among vineyards. Enjoy your full menu dinner with Barbaresco wines in their cozy dining room or out on their shady terrace with marvelous vineyard views.
Wednesday
Visit the famous Marchesi di Barolo winery in Barolo, where today’s Barolo wine making began in the 1840s. See 200 year old barrels and taste the best wines. If time, tour the 1000 year old castle in Barolo, home to the Marchese di Barolo who refined Barolo wine in the 1840s.
Enjoy light lunch of typical hot and cold Piedmont appetizers in a local restaurant. Piedmont is famous for its amazing array of appetizers.
Visit and taste some top Barolo wines with one of the top producers like Conterno in Monforte.
Dinner is in a typical restaurant for more delicate Piedmontese fare.
Thursday
Reluctant departure with our driver after breakfast today, either to Turin or Alba train stations or Turin airport.
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