Join us on a moveable feast as we live the life dolce vita along
the fabled wine trails of the "Strade del Vino" of the Langhe,
the Black Rooster in Chianti and the oldest vines of Umbria.
June 2-7, 2008 - Cost: $3,200.00 per person
Double Occupancy,
Exclusive of Airfare and Car Rental
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June 2, 2008 - Arrival Piemonte
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5 Night Luxury Ensuite Accommodations
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Exclusive Wine Tastings
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Vintner Gourmet Dinners & Wine Pairing
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Castle Cooking Lesson & Dinner
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June 7, 2008 - Departure
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Dream Come True
From local trattorias
to gourmet feasts, to
the sophisticated wines
of this region, this journey is a food lover's dream come true.
You'll be treated like royalty in a beautiful castle in the Barolo
wine vineyards. Indulge yourself and on a wine odyssey that would
even make On this once in a lifetime tour, you'll get to experience
the best of Italian Wines. Pour yourself a glass of something wonderful
and read all about this food and wine extravaganza.
The Vino
Our
wine experts will open
doors to private cellars for visits and tastings. Mark Lasky, wine
educator and Italian wine expert at Beaunes Wine Bar in Florida
will guide us the entire way.
In this northwestern
region of Italy, June is abuzz with gastronomic activity and we
think it is the best time for a food and wine lover's visit. Imagine
sitting across a bountiful dinner table, filled with regional foods,
with the winemakers themselves. Listening and interacting with
them about life in the vineyards. Hear and feel the passion and
taste it in their wines. These are real down to earth people who
produce some of the most amazing wines on the planet. Small producers
like Castello di Neive, Dante Rivetti, Claudio Icardi and Giacomo
Borgogno just to name a few, are all here and will welcome you
into their hearts as well as their homes.
Most of the wine produced
here is of exceptional
quality. Barbaresco: a
refined dry wine that
is one of the region's best. Barolo:
called the king of reds
and is considered one of Italy's top two wines Nebbiolo
d'Alba a rich, full and dry wine. The best Nebbiolo grapes
are used to make the
Barbaresco and Barolo wines. Spumanti: a sparkling wine that puts
Asti on the map for many travelers. Sweet and fruity, this wine
makes a wonderful apero before your meal.
Manga
Loosen your belt buckles because eating in Italy means enjoying the complete meal...and the Piemontese adore their complete meal! The table is graced by infinite antipasti, the best beef in Italy, eaten raw, fine cheeses, anchovies, pickled fish, "crostini" and seasonal vegetables with Bagna Cadna. After agnolotti or polenta with rich truffle sauce we move to meat courses. The region is a meat eater’s delight with beef, lamb, hare, venison, pheasant, partridge, chicken, duck, and river fish.
Eating well along our journey is guaranteed whether in our castle or one of the local gastronomic food shrines. A lunch at the Osteria de la Rosa Rossa features famous snail dishes made with wild mushrooms, homemade gnocchi with a velvety sauce of cream and Castelmagno, or a beautiful plate of cured leg of lamb with arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, drizzled with fruity extra-virgin oil.
Our final evening in Piemonte we visit a very special and charming hideaway where sumptuous foods are meant to not be hurried but savored along with their fine wines. This philosophy is the founding stone of the Slow Food Movement and why foodies near and far make a pilgrimage to this well loved Baroque classic for their food and wines.
Sleep in Style
Our luxurious Piemonte accommodations are located right in the heart of the Barolo and Barbaresco wine producing areas. The area is called Le Langhe and it is home to about 750 wineries that produce 2 of the 10 most important wines in the world. Rooms are all ensuite and decorated with rich fabrics, antiques; beautiful gardens and what's best are the delight owners whose knowledge and warm hospitality are celebrated by all who have stayed in this gem.
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From local trattorias
to gourmet feasts, to
the sophisticated wines
of this region, this journey is a food lover's dream come true.
You'll be treated like royalty in a beautiful castle in the Barolo
wine vineyards. Indulge yourself and on a wine odyssey that would
even make On this once in a lifetime tour, you'll get to experience
the best of Italian Wines. Pour yourself a glass of something wonderful
and read all about this food and wine extravaganza. 
Our
wine experts will open
doors to private cellars for visits and tastings. Mark Lasky, wine
educator and Italian wine expert at Beaunes Wine Bar in Florida
will guide us the entire way. 
Loosen your belt buckles because eating in Italy means enjoying the complete meal...and the Piemontese adore their complete meal! The table is graced by infinite antipasti, the best beef in Italy, eaten raw, fine cheeses, anchovies, pickled fish, "crostini" and seasonal vegetables with Bagna Cadna. After agnolotti or polenta with rich truffle sauce we move to meat courses. The region is a meat eater’s delight with beef, lamb, hare, venison, pheasant, partridge, chicken, duck, and river fish. 
Our luxurious Piemonte accommodations are located right in the heart of the Barolo and Barbaresco wine producing areas. The area is called Le Langhe and it is home to about 750 wineries that produce 2 of the 10 most important wines in the world. Rooms are all ensuite and decorated with rich fabrics, antiques; beautiful gardens and what's best are the delight owners whose knowledge and warm hospitality are celebrated by all who have stayed in this gem.