Langhe Vineyards: Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour with Local Pairings

Summary

Langhe wine tour with cellar tasting and local food pairings

You’ll walk Langhe’s vineyards with your host Jessica, learn how wine is made from vine to barrel, then taste estate wines paired with local cheeses, meats, and hazelnuts in their cellar. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a real sense of welcome — not just another tasting room.

What’s the experience like?

“Try this one — it’s my favorite,” Jessica said, grinning as she poured a glass that caught the late sun. We’d just come in from wandering between the rows of vines at Cascina Piccaluga, boots a little muddy, noses full of that earthy-green smell you only get after a morning shower. I’d never really thought about how much work goes into each bottle until she pointed out the tiny buds on the vines and explained (with more patience than I deserved) how they watch for each change in the weather. I kept asking questions — probably too many — but she seemed to like sharing all those details.

The walk up the hill was steeper than it looked from below, but at the top you could see mountains way off in the haze and lines of vineyards running everywhere. There was this quiet up there — just birds and someone laughing down by a tractor. Inside the cellar, it smelled like wood and something sweet-fermenting. Jessica showed us where they age their wines in barrels, tapping one gently (she called it her “sleeping beauty”). The main keyword here is wine tasting Langhe, but honestly, it felt more like being invited into someone’s home than a formal tour.

I’m not sure if it was the Barbera or just that feeling of sitting around with strangers who suddenly felt like friends, but by the time we tried their hazelnuts and cheese with another pour (I think my third?), I realized I’d stopped checking my phone completely. The whole thing was relaxed — no rush to move on, nobody hurrying us through. Even when I tried to pronounce “Cascina Piccaluga” properly (and failed), Jessica just laughed and poured a little more. So yeah, if you’re looking for a day trip wine tour in Langhe that doesn’t feel staged or stuffy… well, I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Vineyard walk and wine tasting

• Walk among vineyard rows
• Enjoy panoramic hilltop view
• Visit wine cellar
• Learn about harvest and aging
• Taste wines with local foods

Top questions

What time does the Langhe wine tasting tour start?

The visits begin at 11:00 and 16:00; contact them for other needs.

Is lunch included during the Cascina Piccaluga wine tour?

No full lunch is included but you’ll get individual platters of local meats, cheeses, and hazelnuts paired with five wines.

Can children join the Langhe vineyard & cellar tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infant seats are available.

What happens if there’s bad weather during the vineyard visit?

If it rains or weather is poor, the experience takes place entirely indoors in the cellar.

Are there any physical requirements for this wine tasting day trip?

The activity is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walk through Cascina Piccaluga’s vineyards (or an indoor tour if it rains), an introduction to eco-sustainable winemaking from vine to aging barrels, five estate wine tastings in their cellar paired with individual platters of local cold cuts, cheeses, and toasted hazelnuts before you head back out into Langhe’s hills.