SATURDAY, 22/04/2023
Arriving to Rome, Italy.
9:00pm – ALLA RAMPA DEI GRACCHI
Dinner at Alla Rampa dei Gracchi restaurant, Via dei Gracchi 86, 00192 Roma (RM).
SUNDAY, 23/04/2023
Sightseeing in Rome.
MONDAY, 24/04/2023
Driving from Rome to Pienza via Grosseto and Morellino di Scansano region.
12:00pm – TRATTORIA MOVIDA
Lunch at Trattoria Movida, Piazza dei Martiri d’Istia, 58100 Grosseto (GR).
2:00pm – FATTORIA LE PUPILLE
Sangiovese wine tasting at Fattoria Le Pupille, Str. Piagge del Maiano 92/A, 58100 Grosseto (GR). Tasing includes Pelofino, Morellino di Scansano, Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Poggio Valente wines. Morellino di Scansano in the coastal region of Maremma in Tuscany is a new challenger to the classic Chianti wines, and is a descendant of the Super Tuscans. This DOCG has an excellent, delicate and refined Tuscan wines with good acidity and an intense perfume of violet and elegant tannins.
8:00pm – BISTROT FIDELIO
Dinner at Bistrot Fidelio, Piazza Dante Alighieri 10/11/12, 53026 Pienza (SI).
TUESDAY, 25/04/2023
Sightseeing in Florence.
8:00pm – LA TERRAZZA DEL CHIOSTRO
Dinner at La Terrazza Del Chiostro restaurant, Corso il Rossellino 26, 53026 Pienza (SI).
WEDNESDAY, 26/04/2023
10:00am – AZIENDA AGRICOLA COL DI LAMO
Vertical Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine tasting at Col di Lamo, Podere Grosseto 28, 53024 Montalcino (SI). An exclusive experience to discover the evolution of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG in all its facets with a focus on historical vintages from our private collection. The tour includes a walk in the vineyard and on the panoramic terrace with an introduction to the winery and the territory, a visit to our conferment and vinification cellar, the underground barrel cellar and storage. Vertical of 3 historical vintages of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Selezione “A Diletta”, Acquavite, paired with local gastronomic products.
1:00pm – LA TAVERNA DI BAIETTO
Lunch at La Taverna di Baietto, Via Giacomo Matteotti 20, 53024 Montalcino (SI), with excellent Enoteca di Piazza.
3:00pm – LA PALAZZETTA
Wine tasting at La Palazzetta, Podere La Palazzetta 1/p, 53024 Castelnuovo dell’Abate (SI). Tour of the historical vineyards in front of Sant’Antimo Abbey followed by wine tasting of 4 wines Sant’Antimo Rosso DOC, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Riserva di Brunello di Montalcino DOCG with a board of local cold cuts, cheese and honey served with bread and extra virgin olive oil.
THURSDAY, 27/04/2023
11:00am – CASTELLO DI VERRAZZANO (skipped)
Wine tasting at Castello di Verrazzano, Via Castello di Verrazzano, 1, 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI).
3:00pm – AZIENDA AGRICOLA VALLEPICCIOLA
Wine tasting at Vallepicciola, SP 9 di Pievasciata, 21, 53019, Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI). A walking tour of the vineyards, visit of the fermentation room, the ageing cellars and the sparkling wine cellar. Tasting of 6 Top wines paired with local cheese and olive oil tasting.
7:00pm – RISTORANTE BECCOFINO
Dinner at Ristorante Beccofino, Via del Giglio 7, 53026 Pienza (SI).
FRIDAY, 28/04/2023
10:30am – VILLA S. ANNA
Wine tasting at Villa S. Anna, Via della Resistenza 143, 53045 Abbadia (SI). Tour of the cellars with the description of the wine making process followed by 4 wines tasting accompanied by typical Tuscan food, (Tuscan cold cuts, Pecorino di Pienza and Tuscan bread). During the Experience you will taste: Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and a Selection of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
1:00pm – RISTORANTE LA GROTTA
Lunch at Ristorante La Grotta, Via di S. Biagio 15, 53045 Montepulciano (SI).
3:30pm – LA CIARLIANA (skipped)
Wine tasting at La Ciarliana, Via della, Via Ciarliana 31, 53045 Montepulciano (SI). You will visit the production area, where the fermentation process takes place, the aging cellar with its big Slavonia oak casks and the rovere barriques, the bottles maturation area, and then, after this winery tour you will taste, tutored by an expert sommelier, 5 of our wines and have a Tuscan savoury light meal. Wines that will be tasted: Donna Claudia Rosè IGT, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna ‘Scianello, and IGT Santo Pellegrino.
SATURDAY, 29/04/2023
10:00am – ENOTECA DI GHINO
Wine tasting at Enoteca Di Ghino, Via del Leone 16, 53026 Pienza (SI). Ghino and his two sons, Patrick and Marco, will be happy to help you discover the best wines in the world. With their experience you will be able to get to know the best labels of the area and according to your imagination they will prepare specific tastings for your palate. You can choose a tasting of 2 to 5 wines including Brunello, Rosso and Super Tuscan.
11:30am – ARGIANO WINERY (skipped)
Wine tasting at Argiano Winery, Località 53024, Montalcino (SI). After a full visit of Argiano from the vineyard to the historic cellar, a wine tasting with food pairing will follow. Five wines, including our Rosso di Montalcino 2020, Rosso di Montalcino 2021, Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Brunello Riserva, Solengo 2020 accompanied by a pairing with finger food designed by our chef Elena Montinito enhance the character of each wine.
1:00pm – TRATTORIA LATTE DI LUNA
Lunch at Trattoria Latte Di Luna, Via S. Carlo 2/4, 53026 Pienza (SI).
8:00pm – RISTORANTE SPERONE NUDO
Dinner at Sperone Nudo restaurant, Via Guglielmo Marconi 3/5, 53026 Pienza (SI).
SUNDAY, 30/04/2023
Driving from Pienza to Alba.
1:00pm – CONTEROSSO RESTAURANT
Lunch at Conterosso Restaurant, Via Pietrino Belli 4C, 12051 Alba (CN).
MONDAY, 1/05/2023
Sightseeing in Turin.
7:00pm – BISTROT TURIN
Dinner at Bistrot Turin, Via Po 21/B, 10124 Torino (TO).
TUESDAY, 2/05/2023
11:30am – MARCHESI DI BAROLO
Wine tasting and lunch at Marchesi Di Barolo, Via Roma 1, 12060 Barolo (CN).
4:00pm – CANTINA MASCARELLO MICHELE & FIGLI
Wine tasting at Cantina Mascarello Michele & Figli, Via Garibaldi 3, 12064 La Morra (CN). Discover the exceptional nature of the winery through the tasting of the best selection of wines with tasting of our winery’s excellence and a special complimentary surprise. Wine tasting will be accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and traditional Langhe products. Wines that will be tested are Alta Langa DOCG, Charbà Langhe Chardonnay DOC, Grandeur Barbera D’Alba DOC, La Caterina Barbera D’Alba DOC, MMXX Nebbiolo D’Alba DOC, Langhe Nebbiolo Casa Mascarello DOC, Barolo Classico DOCG, and Barolo RISERVA Umberto DOCG.
7:30pm – L’OSTERIA DEL VIGNAIOLO
Dinner at L’Osteria Del Vignaiolo, Frazione S. Maria 12, 12064 La Morra (CN).
WEDNESDAY, 3/05/2023
10:00am – AZIENDA AGRICOLA ROBERTO SAROTTO
Wine tasting at Roberto Sarotto, Località Ronconuovo 13, 12050 Neviglie (CN). The visit to the winery includes a guided tour that will allow you to discover the entire production cycle of the wines. At the end of the tour, you will be welcomed to our tasting room with panoramic terrace where you can taste our wines and visit the wine shop. Tastings are always accompanied by a platter of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products.
1:00pm – OSTERIA BORGO VECCHIO
Lunch at Osteria Borgo Vecchio, Via Borgese 10, 12052 Neive (CN).
5:00pm – CASCINA SARÌA
Wine tasting at Cascina Sarìa, Via Riofreddo 9, 12052 Neive (CN). Very small family winery.
THURSDAY, 4/05/2023
10:00am – CASCINA EBREO / RÉVA WINERY
Wine tasting at Cascina Ebreo, Località Gallinotto 128, 12064 La Morra (CN). Cascina Ebreo is a seed of lucid madness planted and tended in Novello, in the Langhe, in one of the most prestigious crus of the Barolo appellation: Ravera. It’s a restless and shifting spirit, experimental and elusive, an expedition to the known limits of wine. Beginning with a unique, exceptional terroir, Cascina Ebreo entrusts its identity to its exponents: time by time, year by year, they are the ones who listen to the voice and the spirit of Cascina Ebreo with a calm heart but an open vision.
12:00pm – OSTERIA MORE E MACINE
Lunch at Osteria More e Macine, Via XX Settembre 18, 12064 La Morra (CN).
2:00pm – PIO CESARE
Wine tasting at Pio Cesare, Via Cesare Balbo 6, 12051 Alba (CN).
FRIDAY, 5/05/2023
10:00am – SACRA DI SAN MICHELE
2:00pm – CASA RONSIL WINE
Wine tasting at Casa Ronsil Wine, Via Vittorio Emanuele 69, 10050 Chiomonte (TO).
5:00pm – COOKING MASTERCLASS
SATURDAY, 6/05/2023
10:00am – CASCINA PALADIN (skipped)
Wine tasting at Cascina Paladin Winery, Cascina Paladino 98, 12043 Canale (CN).
4:00pm – MARCHISIO FAMILY
Wine tasting at Marchisio Family, Via della Vittoria 9, 12050 Castellinaldo d’Alba (CN).
SUNDAY, 7/05/2023
10:00am – BORGOGNO RIVATA WINERY
Vertical Nebbiolo and Barolo DOCG wine tasting at Borgogno Rivata Winery, Regione Cerreto 28, 12064 La Morra (CN). The visit begins with a walk among the vineyards and orchards of La Morra, during which you’ll get to know these plants: their vegetative stages, the work carried and the work yet to be done. Depending on the time of year, you can watch the work in progress in the fields. The tour continues with a visit to the company’s premises: storage rooms, drying rooms and equipment areas. It will be vertical tasting of Nebbiolo wines: from Langhe to Barolo passing through Roero. Wine tasting includes a glass of Sidrè, cider made with Madernassa pears, and a taste of other farm products such as the Madernassa cooked pear, hazelnuts and fresh fruit, as well as other local specialties such as salamis, cold cuts, cheeses, focaccia bread and bread-sticks.
1:00pm – TRATTORIA LA SALINERA
Lunch at Trattoria La Salinera, Via IV Novembre 13, 12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN).
4:30pm – CANTINE MORRA DIEGO
Vertical Barolo DOCG wine tasting at Cantine Morra Diego, Cascina Mosca 37, 12060 Verduno (CN). A path of exclusive immersion in Diego Morra Barolo wines, in a vertical of different vintages to pick together the nuances of a grape, the different terroirs, the different vintages. The visit to the cellar – immersed in the Langa hills – represents an experience of direct and privileged contact with the land, the vineyards and with Diego Morra winery history, but above all with the different expressions of Diego Morra wines. The experience includes complete tour of the winery, in the vinification and aging areas, tasting of 6 Barolo wines, from different vintages, and pairing with breadsticks, hazelnuts of our production and some unexpected surprises.
MONDAY, 8/05/2023
Driving from Alba to Fregenae.
1:00pm – RISTORANTE L’OMBROSA
Lunch at Ristorante L’Ombrosa, Via Provinciale Piana 14, 19020 Vezzano Ligure (SP).
TUESDAY, 9/05/2023
12:00pm – LA SCIALUPPA DA SALVATORE
Lunch at La Scialuppa Da Salvatore, Via Silvi Marina 69, 00054 Fregene (RM).
Flight back to Australia.