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Truffle Mania, with La Dolce Vita Wine Tours
October 29, 2010 (Fri) - October 31, 2010 (Sun)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location: Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco
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COST:
$1695 for 3 days / 2 nights
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TRUFFLEMANIA What's worth its weight in gold? Piedmont's fragrant white
truffles. November is the month they're hunted, sold, and celebrated in Alba,
truffle capital of Piedmont. This 3-day tour delves into the mystique and
business of truffles as it showcases the truffle's best friends: big, red
Barolo and Barbaresco.
Day 1
– Welcome to the Langhe
– Barbaresco tasting at the Marchesi di Gresy – Lunch on your own in Barbaresco – Visit the town of Barolo – Barolo tasting at the Marchesi di Barolo – Dinner in Alba Day 2 – Go Fetch! – Truffle hunting demo – Visit the Castle of Grinzane Cavour – Complementary lunch at a cheese farm – Barolo tasting at Silvio Grasso – Late afternoon, free time in Alba – Truffle dinner at Osteria del Arco, a Slow Food affiliateDay 3 – To Market, to Market – Full morning in Alba at truffle market – Lunch on your own in Alba – Mid-afternoon departure to train station (Asti or Tortona, depending on your travel plans) For more details, see website.
WEBSITE: La Dolce Vita Wine Tours |
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