Today’s tour will take youthrough one of Italy’s greatest wine regions; it is home to the Barolo andBarbaresco wines. You will drive through vine-clad hills, planted predominantlywith the Nebbiolo grape variety before visiting a prestigious winery, where anexpert sommelier will introduce you to three local wines. In the heart of thedistrict is the beautiful medieval town of Alba, known throughout the world forits succulent white truffles; in October, it hosts a massive truffle festivalwhich attracts visitors from far and wide. After lunch (not included), the‘foodie’ experience continues with a visit to Cherasco for some chocolatetasting in a renowned pastry shop, famous for the production of ‘Baci diCherasco’ (Cherasco kisses). The Baci were invented as a way of using up thefragments of hazelnuts left over from the production of nougat.
