Garden of Palazzo di Varignana Resort & SPA

Indoor swimming pool in Hotel Relais San Maurizio

SMALL GROUP MILAN

Northern Italy's Wine Adventure October 4-16, 2023

Tour Code TUR-01491

Duration 13 days

Group Type Small Group

Departs From Milan

Meeting Point Malpensa Airport

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4 Mar 2019

Overview

This exclusive small group tour offers you the opportunity to meet and interact with Northern Italy’s top wine makers and tour their centuries old wineries. An experience designed to delight both the most knowledgeable wine connoisseur or the novice. On your journey, you will be guided by Susan and Al Fulchino, owners of New Hampshire’s Fulchino Vineyard, who proudly carry on their family’s wine-making past and Italian heritage.

Explore ancient wine cellars before you swirl, sniff and sip the finest examples of: Amarone, Barbera, Sangiovese, Teroldego, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, Asti, Prosecco and more! Learn authentic Italian cuisine in hands-on cooking demonstrations and then experience true relaxation and rejuvenation at world-class spas.

Enjoy the moderate, early spring weather as you tour Italy during a less busy time of year for tourists.

Itinerary

Arrival in Milan and private transfer to Relais San Maurizio

Where We Visit: Piemonte | Meeting Location: Malpensa Airport

Upon arrival at the Milan Airport, a private driver will be waiting to transport you to the exclusive Relais San Maurizio, an ancient 17^th century monastery that has been transformed into a breathtaking resort and spa. You will have time to enjoy the superb spa, famous for incredible treatments that can help improve circulation, metabolism and improve the overall appearance of skin. Our day concludes with a gourmet welcome dinner at the Bistrot restaurant of the property.

Barbera Wine Region and Spa Lago delle Sorgenti

Where We Visit: Acqui Terme

After breakfast at the hotel, we will go relaxing at Spa delle Sorgenti where you will experience true thermal waters that emerges from Acqui Terme’s underground at a temperature of 104 degrees F. After your body has relaxed you will tour and taste the great wines of Barbera, Montferatto, and Asti. One of many highlights of the day will be a private tour of the wine caves and beautiful property of the family operated Coppo Winery in Canelli. Canelli is considered the undisputed capital of Italy’s famed sweet, sparkling wine, Moscato d’Asti. Coppo Winery is known as a Barbera d’Asti specialist, producing three distinct Barberas: L’Avvocata, Camp du Rouss, Pomorosso.

The historic wine estate Marchesi Alfieri will be your next stop in the rolling hills between Asti and Alba. Marvel at the historic cellars of Marchesi Alfieri, located inside a castle dating back to the Middle Ages. The estate’s location makes it an ideal location to produce wines in the grand Piedmont manner.

Return to Relais San Maurizio and local pizza dinner at the Blu Luna Pizzeria and restful sleep.

WINERY COPPO :

http://www.coppo.it/en/

WINERY MARCHESI ALFIERI

http://www.marchesialfieri.it/eng/

SPA CENTER - LAGO DELLE SORGENTI :
http://www.lagodellesorgenti.it

Ham and Cheese Tastings (plus rare Maserati automobiles)

Where We Visit: Modena Parma

After breakfast at the hotel, we journey to the outskirts of Modena to taste the finest Parmesan cheese in the world and discover a rare collection of Maserati motor cars in a nearby barn at the Hombre cheese factory. Maserati’s headquarters are in Modena and the patriarch of Hombre Farm jumped at the chance to acquire this rare collection of cars produced in his boyhood home town and the priceless automobiles are kept safely tucked away on the dairy farm. Afterwords we will head to Parma for a tour and tasting at La Perla Salumifico, where ham is considered a “work of art.” For over 20 years, the Lanfranchi family has dedicated itself to the production of “Crudo di Parma” ham that is appreciated worldwide for its natural taste and sweetness. After sampling some of the finest ham in Italy, we travel returning to the Palazzo di Varignana Spa & Resort for dinner and relaxation.

HOMBRE - CHEESE FACTORY AND CAR COLLECTION :

https://www.hombre.it/en

SALUMIFICIO "LA PERLA" - HAM FACTORY :

http://www.salumificiolaperla.it

Tasting of Valdobbiadene prosecco & Valpolicella Amarone in the heart of their areas

Where We Visit: Valdobbiadene Valpolicella

After breakfast and departure from hotel, prepare for a change of “taste” as we are going back into Veneto region and journey to the hillside vineyards of Valdobbiadene, the celebrated home of Prosecco.
On the way to Verona, known as one of the most romantic cities in Italy we will also make a stop in the most famous red wine area in the northern Italy's Veneto wine region, the Valpolicella wine district.
The region's most famous wine, Amarone della Valpolicella, is made from partially dried grapes to increase its concentration.
Once you arrived to Residenza Antico San Zeno you will be amazed by the interiors of the hotel property which dates back to the Middle Ages and is within walking distance of Juliet’s house and the most prestigious shopping streets in Verona. The hotel chef has planned a special dinner of his sweet and savory specialities, paired with two amazing local wines. An enchanting end to a perfect evening!

RESIDENZA ANTICO SAN ZENO - VERONA

http://www.residenceanticosanzeno.it/eng/index.php

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Complementary Bottle of Wine
Cooking class
Culinary guide
English speaking professional tour guide
Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

What's Not Included

Everything not clearly specified under â€œrates includeâ€.
Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type

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