Wine and food experiences

wine tasting Italy Some say over 500, I have heard 750, any thoughts let me know. Here are 10 of the lessor known varieties coming back into vogue. Timorasso (Piedmont) Timorasso is a revived, high-quality white grape from Piedmont, strongly associated with the Colli Tortonesi hills (around Tortona, in Alessandria). Once nearly lost, it’s now one of Italy’s most talked-about “rediscovered” whites. The variety is producing, argueably , some of Italy's most unique wines. Its

Agriturismo ( “agriturismo,” from agricoltura + turismo) is Italy’s farm-stay model: hospitality that’s tied to a working agricultural business.

Why it matters A true local specialty: Rooted in the Colli Bolognesi hills near Bologna, with a strong regional identity. The grape behind the name: Made from the Pignoletto grape, widely identified today with Grechetto Gentile. Many styles, one signature freshness: Found as fermo (still), frizzante, and spumante, typically showing citrus, pear/apple, white flowers, and sometimes a hint of almond/herbs. A wine with deep roots: Grown for centuries in the Bolognese countrysid

Valpolicella is a renowned red wine region in Veneto, northern Italy, near Verona and Lake Garda, known for producing diverse styles from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes.

The region is particularly famous for its refined cuisine that fuses tradition with creativity, and its prestigious wines that echo the history and culture of this beautiful land. Let’s embark on a journey to explore the local cuisine and wine highlights of Piedmont.

We are locked and loaded for Northern Italy. Are you joining us ? When will we travel? Sometime in October 2027, so we can avoid the crowds and the hot weather. How many will travel? no more than 12.. Just like our Sicily tour this year. The trip is now costed so if you would like to join us please contact me at earliest and I will get a completed Itinerary and prices out to you. To those of you who have enquired already, thank you.