Come with us to one of the most legendary places in the wine world, home of one of its most ethereal wines, Barolo. Only Burgundy enjoys a similar mythical status, and Barolo can transport us in the same way as that famed Pinot Noir. We will travel Piedmont together, with unheard of insider’s access to its greatest producers, and to blend Barolo with our highly regarded winemaking partner, G.D. Vajra. And of course, fabulous food (including the legendary Piedmont truffles) will be involved.
Accommodations
Castello di Guarene, a Relais & Chateaux hotel inside an 18th century castle amid typical Italian gardens. Sumptuously furnished antique-style bedrooms, haute cuisine, fine wines and all the modern comforts combine with historical heritage to offer a truly unique experience.
Closest Airport: TRN or MXP
Max Guests: 20
Winemaking
The Vajra family has farmed vineyards in Barolo since the 1880s. Today’s G.D. Vajra winery was established by the 16-year old Aldo Vajra in 1972. He became one of the early pioneers of organic farming and hand-crafted artisan wines. Today, with 40 hectares under vine, planted with Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Barbera, the family-owned estate embodies tradition. Aldo and Milena, now joined by their children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, continue the legacy. The distinguishing characteristic of these wines is the high elevation of their vineyards, which allows them to express finesse and remarkable complexity over simple power.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrivals. Get ready for an immersive Barolo education, as we sit down to taste a group of the best the region has to offer, and continue tasting throughout our dinner.
Day 2 | Begin your day with a taste of local art and culture, in the hands of an expert guide, then hit the Barolo trail as we visit various top wineries to tour and taste. To keep energy high, we will fortify ourselves with lunch and dinner at two authentic, seasonal (think truffles!) restaurants.
Day 3 | We’ll blend our very own Barolo and then enjoy a simple but deliciously fresh lunch at Osteria More e Macine. After some exploration of the area or relaxation at the hotel, you’ll be thrilled by the memorable meal (accompanied by ethereal older Nebbiolo wines) we will have at Borgo Santa Anna.
Day 4 | Departures
** Please note that this is a sample itinerary and all details, events, and timing are subject to change.
Pricing Information
Room types at Castello di Guarene:
Classic - Castle Room
Deluxe - Castle Deluxe Room
Premium - Castle Suite
Premium Luxe - Castle Luxury Room
This is a Vines Platinum Trip. Platinum trips are the ultimate in luxury travel: 5 and 5+star hotels, culinary experiences of a lifetime (Michelin-starred or otherwise!) and extraordinary world-class wines.
The trip cost includes all accommodations, meals, wines, local transportation and group activities. Guests are responsible for their flights and airport transfers to the hotel or area.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes life requires changes or cancellations. We have created cancellation policies that take this into account while also accounting for the realities of our non-refundable event costs and prepayments. You can see our cancellation policy at www.vinesevents.com/terms