Alba: In 3 Wines Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing
2 hours
Group 1+
English, Italian
2 hours
What you'll do
Immerse yourself in the divine essence of Asti and embark on a journey into the heart of Piedmont culture with a professional 3-wine tasting accompanied by delectable regional delicacies at a host's abode. Your esteemed host is a local professional Wine Taster from ONAV (the Italian Association of Wine Tasters). This experience effortlessly blends sophistication and refinement all under one roof.
Highlights
Experience the heritage of Italian wine with a refined tasting of three fine wines from the region. Engage with an expert and passionate wine taster .Indulge your senses in an authentic Italian atmosphere as you enjoy the tasting in the comfort of a local's home. Savour typical bites enjoyed by locals and take home a secret souvenir! Don't worry about finishing the bottle during the session; take it home to relive the experience and delight your palate with the flavours of Italy.
Itinerary
- 1After arrival at the home of your host, get acquainted. You will learn the basic techniques of wine tasting in order to detect and enjoy its different notes and aromas, tasting 3 different regional wines and discovering their characteristics.
- 2The tasting session includes: Dolcetto, Roero Arneis, Malvasia.
- 3The wine tasting will be paired with savoury regional food: a table of cold cuts and cheese or vegetarian appetisers.
- 4If you do not finish the wine during the tasting session, don’t worry... You can take it back home and enjoy it afterwards!
- 5As this experience is private, you will have the time to ask all the information you would like to have in a lively and authentic atmosphere.
- 6This experience will leave you with a greater understanding of life as an Italian and happy memories to treasure.
- 7Important statements:
- 8Upon completion of your class, you may be able to purchase wine directly from the source. If you're interested, you may also inquire about the vineyard's shipping options.
- 9We offer an unforgettable experience through the oldest network of home cooks in Italy spread across 500 cities. Our passionate local hosts open their doors to travellers for immersive culinary experiences. From their family cookbooks, we prepare and serve local specialties that narrate the story of traditional cuisine from each region.
- 10We'd love to help you bring your culinary dreams to life! If you've always wanted to learn to cook a dish the traditional way, just let us know when booking. We'll do our best to accommodate your request, subject to both ingredient availability and at least 72 hours notice before the tour begins. Our bespoke dishes are designed to delight, and we're excited to share them with you!
What's not included
Although not compulsory, our team of tour guides would deeply appreciate gratuities and tips as a display of gratitude for the exceptional service they provide.
Meeting Points
This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your host after you have booked.
Please ensure you are punctual and reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to the commencement time.
Notes
- No matter what the weather, our class runs rain or shine
- The class includes food and wine tastings as outlined in the itinerary
- Additional orders placed during the class must be paid for by the individual who orders them. If unsure, the tour guide will be happy to assist
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved during your tour
- If you're under the age of 18, unfortunately, you cannot consume alcohol. However, there are plenty of delicious non-alcoholic options available
- Your tour can be conducted in any of the following languages: English, Italian
- The tour lasts approximately 2 hours starting at the time selected when booking
- We take pride in offering a collection of mouth-watering delicacies catering to diverse palates. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies please let us know while booking
- Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about Italian food and wine, history, and culture
- This tour accommodates smaller groups. If you require a booking for a larger group, please don't hesitate to Reach out to us, on our live chat, or [email protected] and we'll help create the perfect experience for you
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