Tours and Wine Classes with Hotel Castello di Sinio
Make your stay unique by staying in a castle
We will put together your tour on the basis of your wishes and while you are here you will have our undivided attention. We will meet you at Hotel Castello di Sinio and escort you throughout the day. English is not widely spoken and we will be there to provide a translation. to contact us
Tasting can be slow work
In our experience Cantina visits can go on as the producers are proud of their wine and want you to appreciate it; this can be a slow process. As a rule of thumb we would advise an absolute maximum of 3 Cantina visits a day
Here are some of the choices for things to do in the Langhe with us
Morning Vineyard Hike in Barolo or Barbaresco. Learn about the vineyards and history of the area while walking through them. Beautiful views, some much needed exercise after dining on the rich Piemontese cuisine and taking a break along the way for an apertivo and snack. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Afternoon Tour of Barolo or Barbaresco including 2 winery visits and a cheese and salumi tasting at a local "Vineria" wine bar. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Cheese Tasting/Tour at Agri Langa combined with a tasting of Piemonte sparkling wines. Spend the morning learning about “Robiola di Roccaverano” made from goat’s milk. This is a organic family run farm with 400 goats organically bred on their property. Half day tour including cheese and wine tastings, some hands on learning of the stable and milking of the goats. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Wine Classes Take a Wine Class at Hotel Castello di Sinio - Sommelier Roberto Alexander leads 2 new classes this year at the castello or out and about touring the region. The classes are low committment and high impact and guaranteed to make you love, or expand your appreciation of Piemontese wines!
Piemonte/Langhe Wine Overview
This class gives an in-depth overview of the most important wines here in Langa, with a tasting & examination of each wine: Arneis, Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo, with the possibility of adding in a Barolo or Barberesco. The overview covers the geographic areas of each wine, the appellations, or DOC & DOCG, and their meaning, as well as soil composition, micro climates, hillside exposition and why it all matters. You will also be led in an engaging olfactory examination of each wine and discuss in detail the wine type & style.
€75 per person & €10 extra for the Barolo or Barbaresco module. (minimum 2 people)
Advanced Barolo and Barbaresco Class We offer this class solely on Barolo and Barbaresco, concentrating on the differences and similarities between them, discussing (and tasting!) modern vs traditional & historical approaches, the different crus/terriors/soil composition, micro climates, hillside exposition and why it matters. You will understand the appellations, or DOCG, of both wines and will be able to pinpoint the various villages where these wines are crafted. The class will be led in a tasting of 3 quality Barbarescos and 3 quality Barolo, for a total of 6 wines, and an in depth examination of each using professional sommelier methods. Finally, you will learn to read Italian wine labels and understand how they compare to other countries. Lots of personally tailored hand-outs of useful information will be provided, yours to take home. €125 per person (minimum 2 people)
Contact Info
Please contact us to reserve, if you are interested
in learning more or for a quote for your trip.
info@theitalianwinetours.com
www.theitalianwinetours.com
Robert +39 333 885 9062
Leslie +39 339 692 0448
Make your stay unique by staying in a castle
We will put together your tour on the basis of your wishes and while you are here you will have our undivided attention. We will meet you at Hotel Castello di Sinio and escort you throughout the day. English is not widely spoken and we will be there to provide a translation. to contact us
Tasting can be slow workIn our experience Cantina visits can go on as the producers are proud of their wine and want you to appreciate it; this can be a slow process. As a rule of thumb we would advise an absolute maximum of 3 Cantina visits a day
Here are some of the choices for things to do in the Langhe with us
Morning Vineyard Hike in Barolo or Barbaresco. Learn about the vineyards and history of the area while walking through them. Beautiful views, some much needed exercise after dining on the rich Piemontese cuisine and taking a break along the way for an apertivo and snack. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Afternoon Tour of Barolo or Barbaresco including 2 winery visits and a cheese and salumi tasting at a local "Vineria" wine bar. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Cheese Tasting/Tour at Agri Langa combined with a tasting of Piemonte sparkling wines. Spend the morning learning about “Robiola di Roccaverano” made from goat’s milk. This is a organic family run farm with 400 goats organically bred on their property. Half day tour including cheese and wine tastings, some hands on learning of the stable and milking of the goats. €75 per person (minimum 2 people)
Wine Classes Take a Wine Class at Hotel Castello di Sinio - Sommelier Roberto Alexander leads 2 new classes this year at the castello or out and about touring the region. The classes are low committment and high impact and guaranteed to make you love, or expand your appreciation of Piemontese wines!
Piemonte/Langhe Wine Overview
This class gives an in-depth overview of the most important wines here in Langa, with a tasting & examination of each wine: Arneis, Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo, with the possibility of adding in a Barolo or Barberesco. The overview covers the geographic areas of each wine, the appellations, or DOC & DOCG, and their meaning, as well as soil composition, micro climates, hillside exposition and why it all matters. You will also be led in an engaging olfactory examination of each wine and discuss in detail the wine type & style.€75 per person & €10 extra for the Barolo or Barbaresco module. (minimum 2 people)
Advanced Barolo and Barbaresco Class We offer this class solely on Barolo and Barbaresco, concentrating on the differences and similarities between them, discussing (and tasting!) modern vs traditional & historical approaches, the different crus/terriors/soil composition, micro climates, hillside exposition and why it matters. You will understand the appellations, or DOCG, of both wines and will be able to pinpoint the various villages where these wines are crafted. The class will be led in a tasting of 3 quality Barbarescos and 3 quality Barolo, for a total of 6 wines, and an in depth examination of each using professional sommelier methods. Finally, you will learn to read Italian wine labels and understand how they compare to other countries. Lots of personally tailored hand-outs of useful information will be provided, yours to take home. €125 per person (minimum 2 people)
Contact Info
Please contact us to reserve, if you are interested
in learning more or for a quote for your trip.
info@theitalianwinetours.com
www.theitalianwinetours.com
Robert +39 333 885 9062
Leslie +39 339 692 0448