Italy · Wine & Beer

6-Hour Alba Wine Tasting Tour through Piedmont's Wine Estates

6 Hours Round trip from 12051 Alba Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn the basics of growing and processing local grapes such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto
  • 02 Understand why wines made from the same grape varieties can taste so different
  • 03 Discover the secrets of fermentation and how to identify old and young wines
  • 04 Explore fascinating wine estates surrounded by ancient castles, picturesque valleys, and vineyards
  • 05 Learn how to read Piedmont wine labels and order wine at a restaurant

Go on a 6-hour journey to learn all about Italian wines, from the secrets of fermentation to reading labels at a restaurant. Discover how to distinguish old wines from young ones and vintage wines from blends while exploring fascinating wine estates set among ancient castles, picturesque valleys, and vineyards.

Go on a 6-hour journey to learn all about Italian wines, from the secrets of fermentation to reading labels at a restaurant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Alba
Languages English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Alba Wine Tour and Tasting Experience

During the trip, acquire knowledge of the basic rules and characteristics of growing and processing different kinds of local grapes, including Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto.

  • Understand why wines made from the same grape varieties are so different.

  • Learn the secrets of fermentation.

  • Learn how to identify whether a wine is "old" or "young," vintage or blend.

  • Understand the certification of Piedmont wines.

  • Get to know how to read labels and order wine at a restaurant.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 12051 Alba 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Italian guide

What's Not Included

  • Transport

  • Entrance fees to canteens

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
12051 Alba, Province of Cuneo, Italy
Tour start
12051 Alba, Province of Cuneo, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in 12051 Alba.

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