Chef Cynthia’s Wine & Food Tour of Piedmont Italy

May 27 – June 3, 2023

Located in the far North of Italy, bordering France & Switzerland, Piedmont is renown for its sophisticated cuisine and wines.

We’ll be staying at a beautiful 6 bedroom/6 bathroom farmhouse in the village of Magliano Alfieri, 5 miles from Alba – the truffle capital of Italy. Alba is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato.

Here are the basics of our activities:

• Discovery of Grapes and Wines of Piedmont: Arneis, Barbera, Brachetto, Dolcetto, Moscato, Nebbiolo + Rosé and Sparkling
• Walking Tour of the Best Foods of Alba
• Truffle Hunt with Barolo Tasting
• Wineries: Big names such as Conterno, Vietti & Produttori Di
• Barbaresco along with some under-the-radar winemakers we need to know.
• Medieval 7 Baroque Palaces
• A private pairing dinner with Barolo
• The Corkscrew and Wine Museum of Barolo

Fees: $4000.00 single occupancy, $3600.00 double occupancy

The fees include:

• All ground transportation including van and driver, airport transfer
• Lodging
• Daily breakfast
• Lunches at wineries, restaurants and the farmhouse
• All winery tasting fees
• Local tour guides + tips

All dinners at restaurants are optional and self paid. Chef Cynthia will select 1 Michelin starred restaurant for a special dining experience.

NOTE: Chef Cynthia does not arrange your flights to and from Turin

Chef Cynthia or a taxi will pick you up from the Torino (Turin) Airport on Saturday 10/22 depending on your flight arrival.