LearnAboutWine Presents: A TRIP TO BAROLO (AND SEEKING TRUFFLES)
This trip focuses on staying at a single top quality hotel; eating amazing food, epic wine experiences, and a small group!
Location
Learn About Wine
2118 Wilshire Boulevard #462 Santa Monica, CA 90403Refund Policy
Agenda
DAY 1 (SUN 1ST) – ARRIVAL IN BAROLO REGION
DAY 2 (MON 2ND) – INTRODUCTION TO THE “KING OF WINES”
DAY 3 (TUE 3RD) – WINE, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE
DAY 4 (WED 4TH) – WHITE TRUFFLE EXPERIENCE & BARBARESCO - WE WILL EAT LOTS OF
DAY 5 (THU 5TH) – PIEDMONTESE COOKING EXPERIENCE
DAY 6 (FRI 6TH) – SHOPPING IN ALBA & GOODBYE GALA DINNER
DAY 7 (SAT 7TH DECEMBER) – DEPARTURE
About this event
- Event lasts 6 days 8 hours
$1000 is a deposit to participate, the total cost (see cost) of the trip depends on several factors and the size of the party. A single supplement typically is needed to cover the room costs as we stay in high-quality hotels. The balance will be issued in the contract after a series of questions are answered including possible upgrades, transfers, and add-ons.
Double Occupancy in Classic Double Room: $6000 per person (Increases to $6500 on June 1st)
Additional Fee for Sole Occupancy: $675 (Aka Single Supplement)
Deposit is due now $1000 (Deposit is refunded only if trip is cancelled) (Deposit is non-refundable should trip go forward)
Price includes:
- 6 nights at Hotel Corte Gondina in classic double room with breakfast included;
- City tax for 6 nights;
- transportation with private bus for all the daily excursions + 1 transfer to dinner on Day 6;
- bottles of water available on the bus;
- professional tour/wine guide for 6 days;
- visit to 6 wineries including wine-tasting at each place (including an older vintage at each place when possible);
- welcome wine tasting at Hotel Corte Gondina upon arrival (4 different wines with some snacks);
- 1 welcome dinner (wines included) on Day 1;
- 3 lunches at restaurants or wineries (wines included);
- 1 gala dinner at 1-Michelin-star restaurant on Day 6 (white truffle shaving on 1 course and wines included);
- private hands-on cooking class followed by lunch (wines included);
- private white truffle hunt;
- chocolate tasting in Cherasco;
- cheese & wine-tasting in Bra;
- tour organization by Tasting Tours;
Price does not include:
- airfare
- transfers upon arrival and departure;
- tour guide the day of departure;
- meals not included in “price includes”;
- white truffles at meals and at cooking class (price depends on the season);
- extras (e.g. drinks) at hotels;
- tips (not mandatory);
- any other extra.
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Meet us in Barolo - we always travel on this weekend each year - we say "Have Thanksgiving with your family - eat left overs on Friday and then fly on Saturday to meet us in Barolo on Sunday... and we will take it from there."