The Many Expressions of Nebbiolo

Six Days Discovering Piedmont's Most Iconic Grape Variety

Follow the journey of Nebbiolo, Piedmont's most celebrated grape, across the diverse wine regions where it reveals its many personalities. From the rare Prünent of the Ossola Valley to the elegant wines of Gattinara and Ghemme, and finally the legendary Barolo, this itinerary explores how terroir, altitude and tradition shape one of Italy's greatest grape varieties.

Combining vineyard visits, historic wineries, medieval towns and UNESCO-listed landscapes, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to Piedmont's exceptional wine culture.

Tour Highlights

Discover Nebbiolo through its different terroirs
Domodossola and the UNESCO Sacred Mount Calvary
Prünent wine tasting in the Ossola Valley
Orta San Giulio and the Island of San Giulio
Gattinara and Ghemme wine regions
WiMu Wine Museum in Barolo
Barolo wine tasting
UNESCO landscapes of Langhe and Roero
Alba
Pollenzo, the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Bank of Wine

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Lake Maggiore

Arrival at the hotel, check-in and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Domodossola & Prünent

Guided visit to the historic centre of Domodossola, an important trading town since Roman times, followed by the UNESCO-listed Sacred Mount Calvary.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional dairy in Oira before enjoying a tasting at a local winery producing Prünent, the ancient Ossola expression of the Nebbiolo grape, renowned for its distinctive character and mountain terroir.

Day 3 – Lake Orta & Northern Piedmont Wines

Discover the timeless charm of Orta San Giulio, with the opportunity to visit the peaceful Island of San Giulio by boat.

Later continue into the Novara hills to visit a local winery and taste the prestigious Gattinara and Ghemme appellations, two elegant expressions of Nebbiolo grown on ancient volcanic soils.

Day 4 – Langhe & Barolo

Travel into the UNESCO-listed Langhe wine region.

Visit the innovative WiMu Wine Museum, located inside the historic Falletti Castle of Barolo, before enjoying a tasting of the legendary Barolo, often referred to as the "King of Wines".

A scenic drive through the vineyards of the Langhe and Roero completes the day.

Day 5 – Alba & Pollenzo

Guided visit to Alba, internationally renowned for its White Truffle and elegant medieval centre.

Continue to Pollenzo, home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the prestigious Bank of Wine, where local food and wine traditions are celebrated through a tasting experience.