Private Barbaresco Wine Tour from Turin: 2 Wineries & Piedmontese Lunch
100% Private Full-Day Barbaresco DOCG Wine Tour from Turin — 2 Family Estates across Barbaresco, Neive & Treiso + Traditional Lunch
- Duration
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Party
- 2–8 travelers, private vehicle
- Vehicle
- Private A/C vehicle & driver
- Guide
- Private, English
About This Tour
Italy and Wine offers a 100% private Barbaresco wine tour from Turin with door-to-door hotel pick-up, dedicated English-speaking driver, guided cellar tours and Nebbiolo tastings at two family-owned Barbaresco DOCG wineries, and a traditional Piedmontese lunch at a local restaurant. Located in the UNESCO-listed Langhe hills just east of Alba, the intimate Barbaresco appellation is celebrated as the silky, aromatic counterpart to neighboring Barolo.
Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes across just four historic villages — Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio — Barbaresco benefits from nutrient-rich calcareous marl soils and the moderating warmth of the Tanaro River. Under DOCG law, Barbaresco ages for a minimum of 26 months (including 9 months in oak), and 50 months for Barbaresco Riserva, yielding refined red wines with lifted notes of violet, red currant, sweet spice, and undergrowth.
By visiting two contrasting family estates across the appellation’s villages, you compare single-vineyard cru expressions alongside Barbera d’Alba and Dolcetto, followed by an authentic multi-course Piedmontese lunch before a comfortable return drive to your hotel in Turin.
Highlights
- Full-day tour with an English-speaking driver from Turin
- 2 wineries visited, with guided cellar tour
- 2 guided wine tastings of Barbaresco Nebbiolo wines
- Lunch at a local restaurant with a typical Piedmontese meal
Itinerary
Pickup
Private pickup at your hotel in Turin, then a scenic drive into the Barbaresco appellation.
First winery — cellar tour & tasting
Guided cellar tour and tasting at the first estate, focused on the elegant Nebbiolo wines of Barbaresco.
Second winery — tasting
A second guided tasting at a family-run cellar, comparing styles across the appellation’s four villages.
Lunch
Traditional Piedmontese lunch at a local restaurant.
Return
Drop-off back at your hotel in Turin.
What’s Included & Not Included
Included in the Tour
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Guided visits to 2 Barbaresco wineries with cellar tour
- Guided tastings of Barbaresco Nebbiolo wines
- Traditional Piedmontese lunch at a local restaurant
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
Price by Group Size
| Group size | Price per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | €600 | €1,200 |
| 3 travelers | €400 | €1,200 |
| 4 travelers | €300 | €1,200 |
| 5 travelers | €300 | €1,500 |
| 6 travelers | €300 | €1,800 |
| 7 travelers | €300 | €2,100 |
| 8 travelers | €300 | €2,400 |
Boutique Family Wineries across Barbaresco
Meeting Point
There is no fixed pickup point in Turin — it is worked out individually with each client ahead of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
| Notice before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days | No charge |
| 48 hours – 14 days | 50% of tour price |
| Less than 48 hours | 80% of tour price |
| No-show | 100% of tour price |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Barbaresco and Barolo?
Both are made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes in neighboring Piedmont appellations, but Barbaresco requires less aging (minimum 2 years, including 9 months in oak) than Barolo (minimum 3 years, including 18 months in oak) — making it generally softer and more approachable sooner, while still built to age for decades.
Is this tour really private?
Yes — the vehicle, driver and guide are reserved exclusively for your party for the entire day. You won't be grouped with other travelers at any winery.
What should we wear for the winery visits?
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are best for walking through vineyards and cellars, plus a light layer — mornings in the Chianti hills can be cool even when afternoons are warm.
