Fly into Milan and head South to La Mora. This trip is full of big Italian wines like Barolo & Barbaresco, lots of truffles & amazing food.
Piedmont, a region of Italy bordering France and Switzerland, sits at the foot of the Alps. It’s known for sophisticated cuisine and wines such as Barolo. Turin, the capital, has abundant baroque architecture and the monumental landmark Mole Antonelliana, with its soaring spire. The Automobile Museum is devoted to Turin’s main industry. The Egyptian Museum displays archaeological and anthropological collections.
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Piedmont, a region of Italy bordering France and Switzerland, sits at the foot of the Alps. It’s known for sophisticated cuisine and wines such as Barolo. Turin, the capital, has abundant baroque architecture and the monumental landmark Mole Antonelliana, with its soaring spire. The Automobile Museum is devoted to Turin’s main industry. The Egyptian Museum displays archaeological and anthropological collections.
We will be updating this page as this trip gets closer.
Truffle Hunt and Truffle Lunch
Cities
Milan
Milan is Italy's fast-paced modern metropolis, renowned for its world-conquering fashion industry, supremely stylish inhabitants and achingly hip nightlife. But while it's a forward-thinking city at heart, you'll also find classic European elegance in abundance. The Gothic grandeur of Milan Cathedral, one of the world's largest churches, serves as a reminder of the country's unrivaled architectural heritage.
La Morra
The center of the small village of La Morra, small perched on a hill at the height of 513 m above sea level, is one of the most striking observation’s points of Langa landscape. From the central Piazza Castello, in fad, you can see an overlook extended across the Langhe and the Alps that offers a unique show on the hills, characterized by villages, castles and towers emerging from the vineyards.
Asti
Asti is one of the well-known towns in Italy, which lies in the valley of Tarano at a distance of around 55kms from Turin. It is one of the renowned centers of wine production in Italy due to the excellent quality of grapes found in this region that yields top quality wines. Asti offers some interesting tourist attractions including museums, cathedrals along with some important monuments, which are worth visiting. Besides, there are numerous festivals and events that take place here every year.
GAvi
Here is where Piedmont's most famous white wine comes from. Gavi is the name of the city and the grape that makes Gavi di Gavi wine.
Gavi di Gavi (aka Cortese di Gavi) is a famous white wine DOCG zone in Piedmont, Italy. The 1,200-hectare vineyard area surrounds the city of Gavi itself. Cortese, Piedmont's finest white grape, is at the heart of Gavi di Gavi and is distinguished by its crisp, floral, peachy, aromatic qualities.
Gavi di Gavi (aka Cortese di Gavi) is a famous white wine DOCG zone in Piedmont, Italy. The 1,200-hectare vineyard area surrounds the city of Gavi itself. Cortese, Piedmont's finest white grape, is at the heart of Gavi di Gavi and is distinguished by its crisp, floral, peachy, aromatic qualities.
WINERIES
Borgogno
The MGA originated around 13 million years ago due to erosion of the overlying terrain. As a result, its composition differs slightly from other parts of the Langhe. Liste essentially acquired a combination of macro and micro elements that give the wine an unequalled complexity and longevity. Clearly visible from the curves of the secondary road that goes from Barolo towards the old “Castello della Volta”. Our vineyards within this renowned MGA cover around 6.75 hectares and have a southern exposure, sitting at an altitude that varies from 270 to 330 meters above sea level.
Cantine Del PinotA long family history of growing Nebbiolo grapes coupled with a great appreciation for the soil of Barbaresco underpins the qualities of the wine made by Cantina del Pino.
We make our wines out of the classic Piedmontese grape varietals: Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. |
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Verberti
Viberti, located in the village of Barolo in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, was founded in the early 20th Century by Antonio Viberti, an innkeeper and restaurateur. Wine was produced from the estate vineyards exclusively for the patrons of the family restaurant, Trattoria al Buon Padre.
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FRATELLI ALESSANDRIASan Lorenzo is a cru in Verduno. Our vineyard faces south, is situated at an altitude of 250 meters and has over 20 years of age.
From the small important single vineyard San Lorenzo in Verduno town comes a complex balanced Barolo distinctively characterized by the flowery notes of Nebbiolo grapes. In the mouth it is elegant and well-balanced with sweet polished tannins. |
CARLIN de PAOLOCARLINdePAOLO, a family business now in its fourth generation, which has always been dedicated exclusively to the production and sale of wines. The name refers to the founder Paolo and his son Carlo, known as Carlin.
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Luigi Baudana
Luigi Baudana is one of the smallest wineries in Serralunga d'Alba. Located in the locality of the same name, with its 2.6 hectares of vineyards "Luigi Baudana" is an authentic expression of Barolo.
Marchesi di Barolo
The Ancient Cellars of the Marchesi di Barolo are located in Barolo, in the building overlooking the Castle of the Marchesi Falletti.
Right here, more than 200 years ago, a beautiful story began.
The story of a winery, protected by gentle hills in the heart of the Langhe, where a wine was born that was later called Barolo in honor of the place of birth.
The company controls about 200 hectares of vineyards, making wine from the main native vines of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. To better specify and enhance the different expressions, the most prestigious Crus of Barolo and Barbaresco, from our own vineyards, are vinified in purity, aged and bottled individually.
Right here, more than 200 years ago, a beautiful story began.
The story of a winery, protected by gentle hills in the heart of the Langhe, where a wine was born that was later called Barolo in honor of the place of birth.
The company controls about 200 hectares of vineyards, making wine from the main native vines of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. To better specify and enhance the different expressions, the most prestigious Crus of Barolo and Barbaresco, from our own vineyards, are vinified in purity, aged and bottled individually.
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Marchesi di GresyBetween Langhe and Monferrato, the hills of the Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy preserve the nobility of the true Barbaresco.
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HOTELS
Corte Gondina
Beautifully restored Corte Gondina Boutique Hotel is situated in the medieval town of La Morra in the Langhe hills overlooking the Po Valley between Bra and Alba. It offers a brand-new spa and free WiFi throughout.
This pretty little town offers stunning views and Corte Gondina is the ideal place for exploring both the town and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Once a family residence, this is now an elegant hotel with a large outdoor pool, well-tended gardens and a lovely sun terrace.
The wellness centre includes a sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub for 2. The relaxation area offers fruit, tea and mineral water.
Quiet and private, Corte Gondina has a reading room and a café inside and offers free on site parking. The residence is also home to a 19th-century cellar which has recently been made into a characteristic lounge bar.
Centrally located, Corte Gondina is just a short stroll from La Morra’s excellent restaurants and wine shops. There are also more than 60 different wine cellars to visit in the surrounding area.
The hotel’s friendly staff will be happy be organise a variety of activities for you, from wine cellar and museum visits, to cookery or chocolate appreciation classes. Vehicle and bike hire can also be arranged as can exciting motorbike or hiking tours or truffle hunts.
This pretty little town offers stunning views and Corte Gondina is the ideal place for exploring both the town and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Once a family residence, this is now an elegant hotel with a large outdoor pool, well-tended gardens and a lovely sun terrace.
The wellness centre includes a sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub for 2. The relaxation area offers fruit, tea and mineral water.
Quiet and private, Corte Gondina has a reading room and a café inside and offers free on site parking. The residence is also home to a 19th-century cellar which has recently been made into a characteristic lounge bar.
Centrally located, Corte Gondina is just a short stroll from La Morra’s excellent restaurants and wine shops. There are also more than 60 different wine cellars to visit in the surrounding area.
The hotel’s friendly staff will be happy be organise a variety of activities for you, from wine cellar and museum visits, to cookery or chocolate appreciation classes. Vehicle and bike hire can also be arranged as can exciting motorbike or hiking tours or truffle hunts.
Relais Sant’Uffizio
Set in Cioccaro Di Penango, Relais Sant'Uffizio Wellness & Spa is in the Monferrato area renowned for its cuisine and fine wines. A former monastery, it offers a 500-m² wellness centre, free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
The Sant'Uffizio is an impressive red-brick 17th-century building surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens that include a small chapel. The outdoor swimming pool has a sun terrace equipped with sun beds and parasols.
Its Aquanatura Spa is divided into different sections including the hydro pool zone, wet area, and massage and beauty area. You can treat yourself to a sauna or steam room and relax at the herbal tea and fresh fruit bar.
Breakfast at Relais Sant'Uffizio Wellness & Spa is served on the terrace with views of the surrounding green landscape. The restaurant is open for dinner and offers regional specialities in a dining room with original frescoes. Light dishes are available for lunch.
Rooms are air conditioned and feature rustic terracotta tiles and a private bathroom with bath or shower.
Asti Train Station is 20 km away.
The Sant'Uffizio is an impressive red-brick 17th-century building surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens that include a small chapel. The outdoor swimming pool has a sun terrace equipped with sun beds and parasols.
Its Aquanatura Spa is divided into different sections including the hydro pool zone, wet area, and massage and beauty area. You can treat yourself to a sauna or steam room and relax at the herbal tea and fresh fruit bar.
Breakfast at Relais Sant'Uffizio Wellness & Spa is served on the terrace with views of the surrounding green landscape. The restaurant is open for dinner and offers regional specialities in a dining room with original frescoes. Light dishes are available for lunch.
Rooms are air conditioned and feature rustic terracotta tiles and a private bathroom with bath or shower.
Asti Train Station is 20 km away.
