Winemaker for a day and wine tasting in Monferrato near Asti
Highlights
- Learn the secrets of the trade with a field lesson with an oenologist
- Explore the UNESCO vineyards of Monferrato and discover cultivation techniques
- Taste 4 wines from the cellar paired with a rich platter of local specialities
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Full description
If so far you have only limited yourself to tasting, we have news for you: it is definitely time to find out how that wine ended up in your glass!
And no, we're not referring to the courtesy of the waiter, but to a real smattering of the trade: come and discover the Azienda Agricola Scarzella in Rocchetta Tanaro, where a real oenologist will transform you from a simple enthusiast into an 'insider' of the sector.
Between a walk in the vineyard and the secrets of the cellar, you will learn that behind every sip there is a work of masters, all crowned by a comparative tasting of 4 wines and a board of local products.
What we will do
The appointment is at the selected time at the Azienda Agricola Scarzella in Rocchetta Tanaro (AT), in the setting of the Monferrato hills, a UNESCO heritage site. We will be welcomed by our guide and the family's oenologist , ready to reveal the behind-the-scenes details of this family-run winery's wine production.
We will begin with a walk through the rows of vines to understand how an excellent wine is made, starting right from the earth. The guide will explain the importance of the soil and, depending on the time of year, we will be able to try out some of the manual processing stages, such as stripping, to understand what it really means to manage a vineyard.
We will then continue inside the cellar, where we will visit the winemaking rooms and discover how the different plots are worked separately to preserve the identity of each vine and create unique wines.
Finally, we will sit down for a tasting of 4 glasses chosen according to our tastes from the house labels, such as Barbera d'Asti, Nizza, Grignolino or Syrah. As true 'apprentice oenologists', we will analyse why wines smell a certain way and what characteristics make them unique. The tasting will be accompanied by a board of typical local products.
The experience will last about 2 hours in total .
Who it is aimed at
The experience is recommended for 18 year olds and over, as the wine tasting is for adults only. Any accompanying under-age persons are welcome and can participate in the experience free of charge.
The facility is accessible to people with mobility problems and pushchairs, with the exception of the vineyard (please advise prior to the visit in order to better organise reception) .
Other information
The experience takes place all year round.
Options are available for people with food allergies and intolerances: please contact the facility at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to communicate any requirements.
Dogs are allowed during the activity.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport, but it is possible to request a pick-up service from nearby cities: contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email for a personalised quote.
Recommended clothing
Closed comfortable shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Rocchetta Tanaro, Asti
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
