Piemonte Wine Tour

Experience la dolce vita in Piemonte - explore the stunning landscape of Northern Italy where world-class wines and culinary delights converge for an extraordinary adventure.

October 4-9, 2026

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6 days

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Led By David Way

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$6,190*

Expert Guidance from David Way

Join David Way, a Piemonte specialist, for an immersive deep dive into this celebrated wine region. With his expertise, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Piemonte’s rich viticultural history, heritage, terroir and wine styles.

Exclusive Access to Remarkable Producers

Gain behind-the-scenes access to some of Piemonte's most prestigious and historic wine estates. Meet the winemakers, explore their cellars and learn about their unique winemaking processes as they share their passion and craftsmanship with you.

Wine & Truffles!

Discover the secrets of an authentic truffle hunt in the scenic Langhe woods, with the help of a remarkable truffle dog. Then indulge in a delicious truffle-themed lunch paired and enjoyed with fine Nebbiolo wines.

About This Tour

The wines of Piemonte are among the best, most sought-after, and celebrated in the world, with the noble Nebbiolo grape achieving a level of greatness here unmatched by any other region. The surrounding areas hide grape variety treasures such as Barbera, Dolcetto, and Arneis, while the region is also legendary for its prized white truffle in the fall. Guided by Piemonte expert David Way, this WSG Educational Wine Tour offers passionate wine enthusiasts and professionals the opportunity to travel to these intimate yet world-famous vineyards, gaining a deep understanding of the differences between villages, grapes, and vineyards through exclusive tastings, estate visits, and direct engagement with some of the region’s most notable names.

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What's Included

This Piemonte wine tour offers guidance from expert David Way, exclusive vineyard visits, a 5-night stay at Hotel Calissano, curated wine-paired meals and travel in a deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach.

Instruction throughout by Piemonte expert and wine writer David Way, author of The Wines of Piemonte.

Seamless travel with the guidance of our Tour Manager, Claudia Cesarino, providing impeccable customer service and logistical support throughout your journey.

2 gourmet dinners, including one at a Michelin 1-star restaurant, paired with great wines.

Educational material provided by WSG, to be studied before the tour.

All professional-level tours and extensive tastings at top-quality wine producers.

5 nights at 4-star Calissano Hotel in Alba, double occupancy.

4 gourmet lunches with top-quality wines.

A truffle hunt led by an expert truffle hunter and his dog.

Deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach with bottled water on-board.

Price per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy available with supplement. Download the brochure to get detailed pricing.

Itinerary & Pricing

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Meet Your Expert Guides

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David Way

Your Wine Tour Instructor

David is the author of the award-winning The Wines of Piemonte (Académie du Vin Library, 2nd edition, 2026). Substantial coverage is, of course, given to Barolo and Barbaresco. However, for the first time, all 60 denominations of the region are covered in detail and many native grape varieties. He initially specialized in the wines of the Tuscan Maremma before broadening his interests to the rest of Italy and beyond. His articles are published on his website, www.winefriend.org. David works as Senior Researcher for WSET on the five textbooks for the Level 4 Diploma in Wines.

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Claudia Cesarino

Your Wine Tour Manager

Claudia’s career began in international hospitality and event organization at the St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome and then at Vinopolis in London. She honed her skills in wine while working for one of the largest Italian wine houses, Marchesi Antinori, training staff about wine at some of the most prestigious hotels in India. Claudia is a member of the Italian Sommelier Association, an experienced guide specializing in Italy and will act as your dedicated tour manager, assisting your instructor, throughout the tour. 

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What Makes WSG Educational Tours Unique?

Top wine industry professionals and regional experts as instructors

Service of tour manager offering customer service and logistics support during the trip

Professional-level visits with educational objectives

Tastings of dozens of top-quality wines during estate visit and during included meals

Opportunity to meet the producers and local specialists

Access to wine estates often closed to the public

You join a community of fellow like-minded wine professionals and serious enthusiasts

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You’ll learn so much more than you would on your own! During WSG tours, our internationally renowned instructors are always with you; providing fascinating information, answering questions, and clarifying facts and figures to ensure understanding of the nuances and subtleties of each region and its wine styles.
  • Camaraderie! And the experience of exploring new wine regions with other like-minded individuals who are just as passionate and obsessive about great wine as you are!
  • Access to amazing wine tastings and estates you would not be able to visit on your own. With personal and long-standing relationships in each of the regions we operate, WSG has some of the highest-level contacts in the industry. As a WSG study abroad participant, you will have the opportunity to taste incredible wines at each estate and will be welcomed as an honored guest everywhere you go.
  • All our WSG instructors have lived or worked in France, Italy, Spain, or other countries in which we operate, for many years. This has allowed them to cultivate extensive experience and contacts within the region. You’ll get expert information about the wine business, and an insider’s take on local culture.
  • Avoid taking chances on hotels or restaurants you don’t know.  With more than a decade of experience, our guides use first-hand knowledge to select the best hotels and restaurants for your enjoyment.
  • Make the most of your travel time! Our itineraries minimize driving to ensure you receive a thorough overview of the region, taking in the breathtaking landscapes and amazing wine culture of each respective region.
  • Avoid driving, navigating or directions. Feel free to relax and enjoy wine your meals in the comfort of a safe and carefully curated learning environment.
  • Your WSG instructor and Tour Manager will translate for the group at all times, eliminating communication or language barriers, as many winemakers in France, Italy and Spain may have limited English proficiency.

Preparing for the trip

Please ask the instructor if there is enough time before the end of the visit for you to make your purchase without impeding the progress and timing of the trip.

It is very rare that estates offer international shipping. If you would like to purchase wine, we recommend that you ask your government’s customs office for their rules and regulations if you intend to bring wine back into your country, or have wine shipped to you. You always have the option of bringing wine home with you in your checked luggage. A specialized wine suitcase is perfect for this. Depending on your home country, this amount will vary.

You may have to pay some amount of duty on your wine when you go through customs. Therefore, it's best to check with your local authorities for further information.

TRANSPORTATION, FOOD & LODGING

We choose 4- and 5-star hotels to ensure a high level of comfort, including en-suite bathrooms, WiFi and air conditioning.  It’s very important for the hotels to be well situated in the region, to keep driving time and distance to a minimum. We want to make sure you are as close as possible to the vineyards and other local sites of interest. The hotels we choose must also be large enough to accommodate groups.

We thoroughly check each hotel before including it in a WSG tour or program. In wine regions that are large and spread out, you may change hotels once or twice during a week-long stay in order to keep driving times to a minimum each day. In other regions, there may be only one centrally located hotel.

Organizers & Instructors

Our tour instructors are among the most renowned and respected wine professionals in the wine business. They are also professional wine educators who are absolutely passionate about the region and its wines. You can see a full biography of the instructor for each trip on the corresponding page, so you can know exactly with whom you'll be touring and learning. Most are native English speakers (American or British), and all other instructors speak English fluently.

Our instructors have that special combination of high-level wine expertise, personal warmth, friendliness, and excellent leadership skills. They'll accompany you every day, throughout the trip, and will be able to answer all of your questions about the wines of the region you’ll be visiting (and about wine in general).

Booking a trip

Yes, we strongly encourage you to purchase a very comprehensive travel insurance package once you have paid your non-refundable deposit for a Study Trip. Note that many plans require you to purchase the insurance very soon after your deposit payment (some require it within 14 days). There are any number of things that can happen that can cause cancellation or interruption of package travel, and travel insurance can help cover the costs you incur as a result.

You can find travel insurers easily and there are sites where you can compare policies (for example, Insure My Trip). Be sure to read policies very carefully before you purchase. Include your airfare, train fare, and any other expenses you will have in addition to the price of the study trip itself. We highly recommend getting a “cancel for any reason” policy, which offers the best coverage. Travel experts say “if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel,” so don’t skimp on this important coverage!

Have a different question? Feel free to contact us.

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