PiemontE Wine Tour
For Friends of IDLEWILD WINES
NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2025
Welcome to PiemontE, ITALY
Idlewild has teamed up with Leslie Rosa, sommelier and founder of La Dolce Vigna Wine + Culture Tour Co., for an adventure in Piemonte!
Our week-long tour takes you to the heart of the region’s viticultural and gastronomic traditions: the Langhe. This fog-kissed, undulating landscape just a couple hours from Turin is truly a treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties and the home of two of Italy’s most sought after red wines — Barolo and Barbaresco. We will be exploring the varieties that have been staples of Idlewild’s wines, such as Nebbiolo and Arneis, as well as many more: Barbera, Dolcetto, Pelaverga, Grignolino, Ruché, Freisa, Brachetto, Cortese and Nascetta to name a few!
Besides its incredible wines, Piemonte is also the birthplace of the Slow Food movement, a myriad of medieval castles, the elusive white truffle, and a proud and hearty cuisine. To top it all off, UNESCO recently included the Langhe on their World Heritage List for vineyard landscape. Andar per Langa — to wander along the region’s ridges — hence means to lose yourself in the stunning scenery, to savor the land’s rich bounty, and to appreciate a slower, more humane pace. We hope you can join us!
“WOW! What a fantastic trip. We were incredibly impressed with the planning and organization exhibited throughout the entire week. The wineries, winemakers and wine families who we were introduced to were nothing short of amazing and showcased the effort and passion that these families bring to their wines, year after year. ”
Piedmont WINE Tour Highlights
Taste through Piedmont's world-renowned wines, meeting winemakers and going for vineyard hikes along the way
Visit the charming towns of Barolo, Barbaresco and more
Enjoy a tasting at a local Toma cheese farm
Go for a truffle hunt
Experience Alba's famous Saturday market
“I took a magical tour of Piemonte with La Dolce Vigna. The trip had something for everyone from shopping to a cooking class, always with a special wine, and always enhanced by the insight of our guide. I’m going to sign up for another tour!”
Your Luxurious Accommodations in Piedmont
Our home for the entire week is a medieval castle in the heart of the Langhe region awarded for its hospitality.
TOUR PRICE
ALL-INCLUSIVE $7000 / person
(based on double occupancy)
Limited to 12 Spots
MEET THE FOUNDER OF LA DOLCE VIGNA
“Leslie knows how to plan a trip of a lifetime!”
Ciao! My name is Leslie Rosa. After a decade of working in the art world for eminent institutions and artists in New York and London, I moved to Italy, fell in love with the diversity of Italian wine and became a certified sommelier with the Associazione Italiana Sommelier.
As an art-curator-turned-sommelier, my passion is to create immersive experiences and itineraries in which each day tells a story and offers an in-depth look at the history and culture of a particular region through the lens of wine.
When not leading tours, you can find me doing pop-up wine tastings, writing for the Slow Wine Guide, or getting lost someplace beautiful with my travel watercolor set!
La Dolce Vigna's Other wine + CULTURE TOURS:
La Dolce Vigna Difference
Small Groups. Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 clients to assure an intimate experience.
Sommelier Guides. You will always have a certified sommelier guide to answer all of your wine-related questions on the road.
Family-Run and Historic Wineries. Tours are centered around small, eco-conscious, family-run wineries that make quality wine, and are packed with cultural insights.
Foodie Central. Be prepared to eat. A lot. We've picked out amazing spots for you, from the small, loved-by-locals osteria to the Michelin-starred restaurant.
Insider Access. We have special relationships with locals, which open up more unique and authentic experiences for you!
All-Inclusive. Rest assured that your tour price includes all meals (except for one), activities, hotels, transportation from the moment we meet until our fond farewell.
Down Time. For those of you who have been on other group tours, you know what we're talking about. Part of living la dolce vigna is taking the time to truly savor your experiences and surroundings. We've built in time for you to do just that at your own pace and on your own terms. Long live slow travel!
Helping others. Besides helping the local, artisanal economy through visiting small wine and food producers, eating at traditional trattorie and staying at boutique hotels, a donation on behalf of each individual that takes one of our tours will be made to 10,000 Gardens in Africa, a Slow Food initiative aimed at cultivating sustainable and healthy communities throughout Africa.
Searching for a Private wine tour of Italy?
Look no further! In addition to our intimate group tours, La Dolce Vigna curates private wine tours—with or without a guide—based on your dates, travel style and interests. We will open the doors to authentic experiences complete with exceptional food and wine, colorful personalities, warm hospitality, not-to-be-missed cultural sites and many, many photo-worthy moments. (Trust us.)
