Langhe & Monferrato: Winery Tour with Winemaker & Tasting

Walk vineyards in Monferrato taste six wines with the owner

You’ll walk vineyard rows with the winemaker himself, taste six local wines on a sunlit terrace overlooking Monferrato hills, and snack on cheeses, salami, breadsticks—even house-made hazelnut cake. This isn’t just a wine tasting—it’s an afternoon spent inside someone else’s story.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes a guided walk through vineyard rows with Federico (the winemaker himself), an insider look at cellar rooms and bottling areas, followed by six different local wines tasted on a panoramic terrace—all paired with cheeses, salami, breadsticks, toasted hazelnuts from their own trees and their special homemade hazelnut cake before you head home again.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Winery visit and wine tasting

• Meet owner Federico at winery
• Walk through vineyards with Federico
• Tour winemaking and aging areas
• Cross storage and bottling sections
• Sit on panoramic terrace
• Taste six wines guided by producer
• Enjoy local platter with tasting

The Experience

We pulled up to Bussi Piero winery somewhere between Langhe and Monferrato—honestly, I’d lost track of which hills belonged to which. Federico was already waiting for us at the gate, waving like he knew us. He’s the fourth generation here, and you can tell—there’s this quiet pride when he talks about his vines. The air smelled a bit sweet and earthy, like cut grass mixed with something almost nutty. We started right out in the vineyard, shoes crunching on dry dirt while Federico pointed out where Nebbiolo grows best (I tried to look knowledgeable but mostly just nodded along). He explained how the fog settles differently here than in Barolo—didn’t expect to care about fog patterns, but now I do.

Inside the cellar it was cooler, stone walls sweating a little. Bottles everywhere—some dusty, some gleaming under yellow bulbs. We passed tanks and barrels; Federico let us peek at the bottling area too. He talked about aging Barbera d’Asti versus Calosso DOC and I swear I caught about half of it (my Italian is a work in progress). There was this moment when he handed me a handful of toasted hazelnuts from their own trees—I ate three before realizing they were meant for sharing. The smell of fermenting grapes is hard to describe… kind of sharp but warm? It stuck on my hands after touching one of the barrels.

We ended up on this terrace that looks over all those rolling Monferrato vines—sun just starting to dip behind them. Six glasses lined up in front of me: whites first (the Piemonte Chardonnay surprised me), then reds, finishing with Moscato d’Asti that tasted like spring somehow. Local cheese and salami on wooden boards; breadsticks that snap just right; hazelnut cake so good I wanted seconds but pretended not to. Federico sat with us through most of it—he told stories about his grandfather’s harvests and laughed when I tried pronouncing “Calosso.” Still think about that view sometimes, honestly.

Top questions

How long does the wine tasting tour last?

The whole experience lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is this winery tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible including transportation options.

Who leads the wine tasting at Bussi Piero?

The owner and winemaker Federico personally guides you through every step.

What wines are included in the tasting?

You’ll try six wines such as Piemonte DOC Chardonnay, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Calosso DOC, Barbera d’Asti DOCG (and Superiore), plus Moscato d’Asti DOCG.

Are food pairings included during the tasting?

Yes, you get local cheeses, cured meats, breadsticks, toasted hazelnuts from their own trees, and homemade hazelnut cake.

Is pickup or transport included?

No transport or pickup is mentioned; you arrive directly at Bussi Piero winery.

Can children or infants join this wine tour?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

Are service animals allowed at the winery?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout the visit.