Printer-friendly version Castagnole Lanze, Asti, Grinzane Cavour, Pollenzo - Piedmont Independent Culinary Experience
in partnership with Slow Food Italia
3 Days/2 Nights
Starting From: $466
Per Person, Based on double occupancy
This Culinary Vacation Includes:
- 2 nights at the Albergo dell’Agenzia hotel 4* (Pollenzo, Bra) or similar
- Buffet Breakfast Daily
- 1 traditional dinner at the restaurant of the Slow Food “Albergo dell’Agenzia” Hotel
- 3 guided tastings of Slow Food wines, Presidia products and other selected Piedmontese foods and wines
- Entrance fee to the Pollenzo Wine Bank
- Taxes and Hotel Service Charges
Options:
- Flights from your home city
- Private Transfers from/to the airport/the train station
- Dinners in hotel (if not included)
- Relax & Beauty treatments at the Spas (where available)
- Car Rental or Private Driver
Call 1-800-ITALY-25 to book your vacation today!
Dates & Pricing:
| LOW SEASON |
HIGH SEASON |
| Starting from $466 | Starting from $554 |
| Jan 18 - May 1 | May 2 - June 11 |
| June 12 - Sep 7 | Sep 8 - Nov 19 |
| Nov 20 - Dec 23 |
Nearest arrival/departure destination(s): Turin or Milan
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrive and check-in to the Slow Food Albergo dell’Agenzia in Pollenzo (Bra), a splendid hotel complex created from the structure which also houses the University of Gastronomical Sciences. Time to relax. A traditional Piedmontese dinner in the hotel restaurant featuring some Slow Food Presidia products accompanied by a selection of Piedmontese wines.
Overnight
Dinner
Day 2 - The Barolo vineyards, Castagnole Lanze, Grinzane Cavour, Asti, Pollenzo
In the morning, visit Giorgio Rivetti’s renowned La Spinetta Estate, set among the splendid Barolo hills for a taste of their exclusive wines accompanied by some typical local produce. Free time to visit the Grinzane Cavour Castle and some gourmand shopping at the Piedmont Regional Winery in Grinzane.
A late afternoon visit Asti and the ancient confectionary, Torronificio Barbero, to sample their Gianduiotti chocolate and nougat. Some free time to wander around the city. Back to Pollenzo and the Slow Food Wine Bank, visit the cellars and laboratory and taste five of their wines accompanied by caprini di Roccaverano cheese, Piedmontese cold cuts and salami and Cherasco chocolate.
Overnight
Breakfast, 3 Tastings
Day 3 - Departure
Breakfast and check-out. Before departure there will be an opportunity to order a Basket of Slow Food products.
Breakfast
Highlights:
Slow Food Presidia, Slow Wine and Other Selected Delicacies:
- the wines of the Pollenzo Wine Bank
- the Gianduiotti chocolates and the traditional nougat from Asti
- the Roccaverano Caprini goat milk cheeses
- the Piemontese typical salamis and other cold-cuts
- the wines of the Barolo vineyards
- the Baci di Cherasco and other typical Piedmontes chocolate sweets
Typical Restaurants from the “Osterie d'Italia” Slow Food Guide:
- Ristorante Guido
Points of Interest: Art, History, Culture & Nature
The imposing castle of Grinzane Cavour, thus named in honor of Camillo Benso, Conte di Cavour, one of the leading figures of the Risorgimento (the Italian unification), and one of the most ancient and noteworthy castles of the Langhe area.
CALL: 1-800-ITALY-25 to book your vacation today!
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