Piedmont Villa Gourmet Wine Tasting & Chef Cooking Experience
Embark on a luxury Piedmont culinary tour, staying in a private villa in Monteu Roero. Savor exclusive wine tastings in the Barolo and Roero regions, paired with gourmet Piedmontese cuisine. Master Italian gastronomy through hands-on Piedmont cooking classes with expert chefs. Explore Turin’s historic piazzas, Bra’s Slow Food heritage, and Alba’s charming old town. Enjoy a private truffle hunt in Langhe for an authentic Piedmont food tour experience. This curated Italian wine tour blends culture, wine, and culinary arts.
Dates Offered for 2025:
September 30 - October 10, 2025
**If you have your own group, we can accommodate additional dates for this tour. To learn more, click here.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Turin
Arrive at Turin’s airport and transfer to a 5-star hotel for a luxury Piedmont culinary tour. Enjoy a welcome aperitivo showcasing Italian gastronomy. Savor a festive Piedmontese dinner, introducing regional flavors.
Day 2: Turin
Join a hands-on artisanal chocolate workshop for a luxury Piedmont food tour experience. Explore Turin’s historic center on a guided walking tour, visiting iconic piazzas and palaces. Taste a bicerin (coffee, chocolate, cream) at a historic café and dine at a renowned Turin restaurant.
Day 3: Turin
Shop for fresh ingredients at a vibrant Turin market for a Piedmont cooking class. Master seasonal Piedmontese recipes in a private, hands-on cooking session. Enjoy your creations during a gourmet lunch, perfect for Italian culinary travel.
Day 4: Turin to Monteu Roero
Discover coffee culture at a Turin museum. Learn cocktail mixology at a historic factory en route to Roero. Check into a private villa in Monteu Roero for a chef-prepared dinner with luxury wine tasting led by a local wine maker.
Day 5: Monteu Roero
Tour a hazelnut farm, learning cultivation and tasting with chocolate for a Piedmont food tour. Explore beekeeping at a farmhouse, sampling honey with cheese. Savor a homemade lunch at a family-run agriturismo, paired with Roero wine tasting.
Day 6: Monteu Roero
Visit an organic goat farm for a cheesemaking experience, including herding and milking. Taste artisan goat cheese, a highlight of Piedmont culinary travel. Dine at a Monteu Roero trattoria after a leisurely villa afternoon.
Day 7: Canale to Monteu Roero
Cycle to Canale, stopping for fruit and grape juice tasting at a winery for a Piedmont wine tour. Select cooking class ingredients at Canale’s market. Relax at the villa, then enjoy a Piedmont cooking class with a chef and dinner.
Day 8: Bra to Pollenzo
Tour Bra, the Slow Food movement’s birthplace, on a guided Piedmont cultural tour. Lunch at a historic osteria and meet a Slow Food expert. Visit Pollenzo’s gastronomic university and wine bank before a casual villa dinner.
Day 9: Monteu Roero
Embark on a private truffle hunt in Langhe woods, a must for luxury Piedmont food tours. Learn truffle recipes in a Piedmont cooking class with a chef. Feast on your dishes for lunch and relax at the villa.
Day 10: Langhe to Alba
Relax at the villa with pool or bocce, followed by a light lunch. Enjoy a private luxury wine tasting at a Barolo winery, perfect for Piedmont wine tours. Explore Alba’s historic center and savor a gourmet farewell dinner.
Day 11: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the villa before airport transfers. Conclude your luxury Piedmont culinary tour with lasting memories.
Tour Includes
Luxury Villa Stay: Immerse yourself in a 7-night stay at a private 8-bedroom villa in Monteu Roero, offering a serene base for your luxury Piedmont culinary tour, complete with pool, bocce, and chef-prepared meals.
Luxury 5 Star Hotel Stay in Turin: Stay in a 5 Star hotel in Turin for 3 nights. Explore Turin’s charming historic streets while learning about the local gastronomy, wine production, and Art History.
Piedmont Wine Tastings: Savor exclusive wine tastings in the prestigious Barolo and Roero regions, guided by local winemakers, showcasing varieties like Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Arneis for an authentic Italian wine tour. Experience wines from denominations such as: Roero Nebbiolo DOCG, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Barbera d’Alba DOCG, Roero Arneis DOCG, Barolo DOCG, Langhe Favorita DOCG, Roero Rosso DOCG, and Roero Bianco DOCG.
Chef-Led Cooking Classes: Master Italian gastronomy through three hands-on Piedmont cooking classes with expert chefs, crafting seasonal Piedmontese dishes and truffle-based recipes.
Private Truffle Hunt: Join a rare truffle hunt in the Langhe woods with an expert and trained dogs, followed by a cooking class to create truffle-infused dishes, a highlight of any Piedmont food tour.
Cultural Immersion: Explore Turin’s historic piazzas, Bra’s Slow Food heritage, and Alba’s charming old town, blending culture with culinary arts for a curated Piedmont cultural tour.
Artisanal Experiences: Engage in hands-on workshops, from chocolate-making in Turin to cheesemaking at an organic goat farm and pizza dough crafting at the villa, enriching your Italian culinary travel.
One Michelin-Starred Dining Experience: Indulge in one unforgettable Michelin-starred dinner, with expertly curated wine pairings tailored to the cuisine of Piedmont, Italy.
Ten Gourmet Dinners: Delight in ten exquisite dinners, showcasing specialties from the Piedmont region of Italy paired with regional wines, crafted to immerse you in Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Six Gourmet Culinary Lunches: Enjoy six lunches, paired with local wines to learn more about Piedmon't’s unique gastronomy and wine regions.
Airport Transfers: All airport transfers are included.
Trip Transportation: All transportation during the tour is included.
Ten Breakfasts: 10 breakfasts included.
English Speaking Staff: We partner with local guides; however, you will be accompanied by an English speaking member of our team throughout the trip.
Want to join us?
We would be delighted to have you on one of our upcoming tours. Please see below for our 2025 dates:
September 30 - October 10, 2025
Price
$9,995.00 per person.
**If you have your own group, we can accommodate additional dates for this tour. To learn more, click here.
