Long one of my favorite winer makers in Italy, I jumped at the opportunity to tour while on…read morevacation in Alba. Reservations were simple to make online. €25 per person for a classic tasting plus full tour of production. The property is nestled atop Castiglione Falletto in the Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Absolutely stunning views from the courtyard peering directly at Diano d'Alba across the valley. The afternoon sun provides the best lighting for pictures you'll treasure forever. They offer four tours daily. I recommend later afternoon just for the lightning. Our tour guide Lucia was an absolute professional with extensive knowledge of history, geography, and Vietti family background. We lucked out as others in the group canceled and we ended up with a private tour. After an hour tour of the property, tasting begins. There are many varieties in the lineup and they will tailor to your pallet. My wife likes whites and I prefer bold reds and we both left happy. There is not the option of buying and shipping wine from here. For that, rely on one of the well established community Enotecas. This was my first onsite tour of a winery in Piedmont and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Highly recommend.

First Review....woot woot!…read more If I could give this place more stars I would. Luca Curado is one of the living legend winemakers of our time. His family has been making wine in this region for generations. His wines are some of my favorite, not only to drink but to sell. He makes many single vineyard wines and blends from Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. HIs father was the man who brought Arneis back to life after almost being extinct. The view from his winery look directly down on the scarrone vineyard planted by his father. Behind it lies a breathtaking view of Barolo. All the women in our group were fawning over Luca as he exudes the typical charm only possessed by older Italian men. He is as gracious as a lamb and passionate beyond belief. Touring his facility was a dream come true. These wines are some of the finest IN THE WORLD. One should do everything in their power to put as much of this wine into their body before one dies!

Great find! Excellent selection of italian wines. They have dispensing self serve wine tasting…read more Grab a debit card from the staff and try an amazing selection of regional wines. They also ship world wide. The staff will educates you on every wine if you like. English friendly, too.

What a gem!!!! Had the best time here with my friend sampling some amazing wines!! The staff here…read moreare so friendly, patient, and so, so knowledgeable about wines. The wine tasting machine is just genius, and our experience was totally enhanced by the woman helping us who was able to tell us the backstory on all of the wines we tasted, explain the flavours and notes, and describe the process of making different types of wine. Each sample costs anywhere between 3-5 Euros, and you get a pretty decent amount in each pour. It's good fun :P I also didn't realize at the time, but they have a really unique selection of wines. My friend and I found the most amazing red wine there, called Kairos, which is a blend of like 15 different grapes! We tried looking for the same wine in other Italian cities but could not find it anywhere, which was devastating. Come here if you want to learn about and try some delicious and unique wines! I would come here again in a heartbeat, even if it was just for a glass of that Kairos mmm mmm.

Local wine at his best…read more it's Lugana's home and you feel it or better you taste it! Definitely you must try as well their brut Dei Frati in white and rosé and the still Rosa dei Frati. In vino veritas and in all truth their wines are truly deserving a visit, not to mention their hotels & restaurants in the neighbourhood, but that's another review...

Stopped by here for the wine and beer, and got a complementary meat and cheese board! This enoteca…read moreis located right next to the Gelateria and a little further from the lake, but seems like we dodged a bullet by coming here instead of the main cafe press based on their reviews! They sell wine by the glass or bottle, and have a small selection of local artisan beers. Each glass of wine was ~€5 and beer was ~€6. I loved the Riesling and Chardonnay, recommended by the shop owner. It was so crispy and refreshing with the fresh breeze from the lake and Swiss Alps behind us. The local beer was tasty as well but served from a bottle. Overall, definitely worth a visit! Great place in the afternoon to get a drink and take in the views of Menaggio!

Great wine selection!!! This is set in the center of town. They have outdoor seating which makes…read morefor the perfect location for a few glasses of wine and light snacks with friends. My husband and I split an amazingly fresh bruschetta.

A great local wine shop in a little town named Villasanta, totally off the beaten path of tourist…read more Francesco the owner is a character, honest with his opinions about any of the conversations you my strike up, also a dedicated hard worker and with an incredible sense of humour. He makes you feel welcome and willing to let you taste some of his precious wines and spirits. This little wine shop is a great way to the Italian social life.

A small producer of wine in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Situated in the hills south of…read moreParma. Stopped here for lunch as part of a larger full day tour of the area. They specialize in Lambrusco and sparkling wines. Lunch consisted of several area specialties. 5 varieties of local made prosciutto. Local grilled sausage with radicchio with melted scamorza (local soft cheese). Ravioli with fresh ricotta and herbs. And tagliatelle with fresh porcini and pancetta. The classic trained chef prepared everything with exquisite detail. Each dish is designed to showcase the flavors and techniques typical to this particular area of Emilia-Romagna. Truly unique experience. Quiet, peaceful, and tranquil. Hopefully putting this place on the map won't spoil that.

Mountain wine production is hard, and it is extremely interesting to learn it's secrets from a…read morehistorical winery like Nino Negri, with 122 years tradition and knowledge. Beside this, the visit of their cellars is a great experience: 3 floors and 13 meters deep and extending for kilometers below streets and houses of Chiuro village. Finally you will have the opportunity to test and buy all their excellent wines, above all the famous Sfursat, with Nebbiolo grapes gathered by hand and dried for 100 days before the long ageing process in oak barriques and bottles.