Printer-friendly version Nizza Monferrato, Pollenzo - Piedmont Independent Culinary Experience
in cooperation with Slow Food Italia
3 Days/2 Nights
Starting From: $393
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
- 2 meals based on traditional regional dishes, including a selection of regional wines: 1 dinner at the restaurant of the Slow Food “Albergo dell’Agenzia” Hotel, 1 dinner at an “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurant
- 2 guided tastings of Slow Food wines, Presidia products and other selected Piedmontese foods and wines
- Entrance fees to: the Pollenzo Wine Bank and the Nizza Monferrato Regional Winery
- 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 $393 | Starting from $531 |
| 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 - Pollenzo, Nizza Monferrato
Late morning visit to the cellars of the Pollenzo Wine Bank, with a guided tasting of three wines combined with a selection of local and Slow Food Presidium products.
In the afternoon, visit the Nizza Monferrato Regional Winery located in the cellars of the 17th century palace of Baron Crova where over 600 labels of prestigious local wines are stored, including the Barbaresco DOCG. Introductory talk and tasting of a selection of wines. The winery is the seat of the Nicean hills Slow Food Convivium and is also the Presidium of the Cardo Gobbo (“crooked cardoon”), the main ingredient in the famous Bagna Cauda (literally “hot sauce” – a soup made using garlic, oil, anchovies and vegetables).
Dinner in the winery restaurant Vineria della Signora in Rosso with a menu dedicated to typical recipes of the region and seasonal produce.
Overnight
Breakfast, 2 Tastings, Dinner
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 & Other Selected Delicacies:
- the wines of the Pollenzo Wine Bank
- the Barbaresco and other wines of the Nizza Monferrato Regional Enoteca winery
- the Cardo Gobbo (“Crooked Cardoon” - seasonal)
Typical Restaurants from the “Osterie D’italia” Slow Food Guide:
- Ristorante Guido
- Ristorante Vineria della Signora in Rosso
Points of Interest: Art, History, Culture & Nature:
The palace of Baron Crova in Nizza Monferrato. A wonderful example of city nobles’ estate dating back to the 17th century, it was built by the Architect Robilant and it also features an enchanting secluded garden.
CALL: 1-800-ITALY-25 to book your vacation today!
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