2026 Piedmont Wine and Truffle Holiday Adventure

2026 Holiday Wines and Truffles in Piedmont, Italy Adventure

Discover why this region is considered the “best wine region in Italy” on an unforgettable wine tour experience set in the beautiful villages of Piedmont. Nestled in northwest Italy, Piedmont (Piemonte) is home to some of the country’s most prestigious wines, where Nebbiolo—known as the king of red grapes—produces iconic Barolo and Barbaresco.

Alongside it, Dolcetto and Barbera offer approachable, fruit-forward styles, while the elegant white Arneis adds balance to the region’s diverse portfolio. Journey through rolling vineyards shaped by unique microclimates and soils, explore historic hilltop villages, browse vibrant farmers’ markets, and indulge in local cheeses and culinary traditions.

This magical season elevates your experience even further, with visits to the renowned White Truffle Fair in Alba and the festive Asti Christmas Market. Enjoy exclusive access to top wine producers, including a private white truffle hunt demonstration at a prestigious Barolo estate, followed by a barrel tasting and an unforgettable library-release truffle dinner set inside the winery’s historic cellars.

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Date: November 8-16, 2026

Our week-long tour will start and end in Turin. We recommend spending a few days before or after in the first capital of Italy, soaking up the richness of the Savoy dynasty in the city known for Fiat, chocolate, and vermouth.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1- Time TBD

Pick up from Turin. It’s just over a 1-hour drive to Alba. Check in to the hotel and get to know Alba. We will give you a city tour and point out our favorite restaurants, wine bars, and attractions. We’ll stop at a wine bar for the Italian Aperitivo Hour, and get to know each other.

Day 2- 10 am

La Morra, home of the most opulent and decadent of Barolos (for those of us who don’t have 30 years to age it). La Morra is a hilltop town in the Northern part of the Barolo D.O.C.G. that produces a variety of styles depending on the elevation and exposure of the vineyards. Generally speaking, the lower elevation vines are elegant and fruit-forward to be enjoyed at 3-8 years of age, while the highest elevations are more tannic and age-worthy.

It should be noted that some of the best Barbera D’ Alba come from La Morra (and we will taste those as well). Today we start at the lower elevation and work our way up the hill tasting Dolcetto, Barbera and Barolo. We will break for lunch and sightseeing in La Morra, and then continue with winery visits after lunch.

Day 3- 10am

Roero’s best winery and Bra (slow food capital city). We begin with the elegant and approachable red and white wines of Roero. Then we proceed to the gastronomic village of Bra, where the slow-food movement began, to enjoy some sightseeing followed by lunch at Ristorante Battaglino dal 1919. You are back in Alba in time to freshen up and enjoy a relaxing dinner of your choice.

Day 4- 10 am

Castiglione Falletto & Serralunga As we delve deeper into Barolo, we encounter heavier and more robust wines. Today, we begin in Castiglione Falletto, with a winery I’ve had a nearly 40-year relationship with, followed by one of the top three producers in all of Barolo. We will then continue on to Serralunga for lunch and a bit of exploration.

Day 5- 9:30 am

Barolo– After visiting a winery, we will have lunch in Barolo together. You’ll have time to explore this cute wine village with its wine bars and 13th-century castle converted into the Barolo Regional Enoteca and the Wine and Ethnographic Museum. We will end our exploration at another Barolo winery before returning to Alba.

Day 6- 10 am

Concluding the educational and fun exploration of Barolo, we visit Monforte D’ Alba for what I believe to be the best age-worthy examples of the Nebbiolo grape. Lacking the licorice and minerality of Serralunga (just across the ravine), but more than making up for it with lavish richness and velvety mouthfeel.

This comprehensive exploration of the Barolo region should give great insight into how soil composition, elevation and sun exposure can have a massive impact on the same grape varieties grown over a relatively short distance. Then we will head back to Alba for some R. &. R. before a flourish of weekend activities that are sure to appeal to the wine weary.

Day 7- 2:30pm

Take the morning off to eat pastries at a cafe, visit a museum, and shop around town. The White Truffle Fair will be open, and you can peruse the different vendors selling their truffles and local products. At 2:30pm, we will leave for a special private event at one of the greatest Barbaresco and Barolo producers in Piemonte which will include a truffle seminar and hunt demonstration on their estate, rasting in the cellar, and an exclusive dinner with pairing of their finest wines with white truffles.

Day 8- 3pm

The morning is yours for a leisurely breakfast at a cafe, visiting the white truffle fair, or shopping. We will leave the hotel at 10:30 am and journey to Asti for the Christmas Market. You can visit museums, restaurants, and wine bars during your time in Asti. We will leave Asti around 6:00 pm and head back to Alba.

Day 9- 8 am

We will leave the hotel and return to Turin Airport at 8 am. It’s a 2- hour drive to the airport. If you choose to travel later in the day or by train, please make arrangements on your own. There is a train that travels between Alba and Turin multiple times per day.

What’s included:

Hotel for 8 nights
5 lunches
City tour and welcome aperitivos
all winery tasting fees
truffle hunt demonstration
wine pairing dinner at a winery
transportation to Asti for the Christmas Market
Transportation to/from Alba
Visit to several villages

What’s not included:

Flight to/from Milan or Turin airport
Train to/from Turin before or after trip
Any lunches or dinners not mentioned above
Any shopping, souvenirs, wine, etc, that you buy on your own.

Additional Notes:

Pickup/Dropoff will be in Turin. If you choose to fly in to Milan, there is a train to Turin.

If you choose to stay in Milan before the tour, please make sure your train/car transfer is in Turin (exact location TBD) by our arranged time. If you choose to stay in Turin before or after the tour, you have the option of a train from Turin Porta Susa train station to/from Alba.

Hotel

We will be staying at L’Ortodellerose Guesthouse with separate double-occupancy rooms. Each unit will have a separate bedroom and a private bathroom. The guesthouse is in a quiet location around the corner from the historical area and many cafes and restaurants.

Cost of the Tour

This is a small group tour of 6 people max.
The cost of this week-long tour is USD $4650/ EUR $3900 per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement is an additional USD $650 / EUR $550.
A deposit of $1000 USD/EUR per person is due to secure your spot on the tour.