Long one of my favorite winer makers in Italy, I jumped at the opportunity to tour while on…read morevacation in Alba. Reservations were simple to make online. €25 per person for a classic tasting plus full tour of production. The property is nestled atop Castiglione Falletto in the Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Absolutely stunning views from the courtyard peering directly at Diano d'Alba across the valley. The afternoon sun provides the best lighting for pictures you'll treasure forever. They offer four tours daily. I recommend later afternoon just for the lightning. Our tour guide Lucia was an absolute professional with extensive knowledge of history, geography, and Vietti family background. We lucked out as others in the group canceled and we ended up with a private tour. After an hour tour of the property, tasting begins. There are many varieties in the lineup and they will tailor to your pallet. My wife likes whites and I prefer bold reds and we both left happy. There is not the option of buying and shipping wine from here. For that, rely on one of the well established community Enotecas. This was my first onsite tour of a winery in Piedmont and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Highly recommend.

First Review....woot woot!…read more If I could give this place more stars I would. Luca Curado is one of the living legend winemakers of our time. His family has been making wine in this region for generations. His wines are some of my favorite, not only to drink but to sell. He makes many single vineyard wines and blends from Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. HIs father was the man who brought Arneis back to life after almost being extinct. The view from his winery look directly down on the scarrone vineyard planted by his father. Behind it lies a breathtaking view of Barolo. All the women in our group were fawning over Luca as he exudes the typical charm only possessed by older Italian men. He is as gracious as a lamb and passionate beyond belief. Touring his facility was a dream come true. These wines are some of the finest IN THE WORLD. One should do everything in their power to put as much of this wine into their body before one dies!

A storied family-owned winery since 1340 (now in the 20th generation!)…read more We tasted Arneis 2016 (light and refreshing), 2016 Barbera d'alba (smooth and round), 2014 barbera superiore (delicious-so very drinkable vet still room for more age), and a 2013 Barolo monfalletto (still Tanic and young) and as a special treat a sweet Barolo Chinato (digestif)-something we've not had before. This tasting room is in the most beautiful part of the valley with amazing views. We had a nice tour and enjoyed tasting the wines. The space itself is somewhat reminiscent of the big Napa brands and the wines of this winery are in good distribution in the us. Worth a visit

We were in Barolo trying wines with a guide and decided to stop in for a tasting…read more The young man staffing the tasting room was so very kind to let us test a number of their very fine Barolo wines starting with a current release (2012) canubo then a 2010 Riserva followed by 1996 and then as a special treat, 1978. After enjoying the wines we had a quick look in the historical underground cellars where we saw aging barrels and many older bottles. This was a very nice and relaxing experience and we really enjoyed the wines although we did favor the slightly younger wines with a little more fruit. Recommended

We dined here on our final night in Genoa and everything was outstanding. It was a busy night -…read morejust at the end of the Christmas holiday season, so a lot of restaurants were either closed or full. Luckily we were able to secure a table without a reservation, in a cosy back room. Service was a little slow at first but our server was apologetic, and once we ordered everything went smoothly after that. We asked for a wine recommendation, given this is an enoteca, and were able to enjoy an excellent red variety (Altavia) I never would have known about or chosen otherwise. Smooth yet strong, it went perfectly with the hearty meal to follow. I started with the raw beef with shaved artichoke salad while the sweetie had the fried zucchini. Both were delicious - I especially enjoyed the unique take on a tartare. For a pasta course I had to get the wide noodles in meat ragu - I believe it was wild boar - and it was delicious. Sweetie had the linguine in pesto, which had become his obsession throughout our travels in Genoa. It was another winning dish. Smartly we had only ordered one meat entree to share - the beef steak in a rich gorgonzola sauce. A perfect dish for winter, the beef was perfectly cooked and the pungent cheese sauce was decadent in the best way possible. Somehow we found a little room for a shared dessert of apple cake, espresso and grappa before rolling out the door back to our hotel. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant to other travelers looking to sample and enjoy hearty Genovese cuisine paired with an outstanding wine selection.

During our various travels, Gayle and I usually try to have a bottle of wine (or 2) at the Hotel…read moreRoom. We like coming back to our room, kicking back and enjoying a glass together. During our recent short stay in Genoa, we found Enoteca G. Migone nearby. It's apparently the oldest wine shop in Genoa (1925) and has a very distinct interior. The shop is located in the heart of the city, near Piazza de Ferrari, and just in front of the distinctive church of St. Matthew (San Matteo), founded in 1125. From the store Ristorante San Matteo is close by (see separate review), which specializes in traditional dishes of Genoa and Liguria. The Enoteca has a wide selection of wines and price points. I bought a bottle of local white wine for 5 Euros and it was just what we wanted. Service was friendly and the expertise is there for anyone wanting to make more sophisticated wine choice.

A must, if your in Barolo. A elegant tasting room with wonderful staff. Prices are reasonable once…read moreyou try and understand the wines. If anything go on and try the tasting menu, you won't forget the experience.

Wonderful wines and service! Would recommend everyone to stop! You can get a nice tour as well and…read morethe tasting plave gives you a nice view of the land. Perfect ambiance!

One of the greats in Barolo. Knowledgeable taste instructor. Amazing wines from Dry Riesling this…read moreFreisa to old Beautiful area, newly constructed loved the stain glass windows, the local artist also created a course le of thwir lablea

We had a great wine tasting here! The owners, Eli and Marco, are both incredibly friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable about wine. It's a family winery started by Marco's grandfather, I believe. They make a Barbera, Freisa, Arneis, Grappa, Dolcetto, Rosé - and more. I especially love that they keep naturally-occurring sulfites low, which meant a clear head the day after we enjoyed the bottles we bought there. And at 5 to 10 euros a bottle (direct from them), we were wishing we had rented a bigger car! They speak English almost fluently, and Marco speaks French as well. Such a wonderful experience and an incredible family.

From the owner: Azienda agricola familiare che applica un'agricoltura ecosostenibile. Specializzata nella…read moreproduzione di vini, Dogliani e Dogliani Superiore, entrambi da uve Dolcetto, Barbera d'Alba, Freisa,Grignolino e Sauvignon blanc tutti ottenuti da uve di proprietà. Si producono anche nocciole, miele ed è presente una piccola stalla di bovini di razza Piemontese.

There's an amazing restaurant up the hill called Villa Tiboldi that's associated with this winery…read moreand we were recommended to go to the restaurant, but there was a wedding, so we decided to try the winery. You have to make private reservations for wine tasting and it's normally around 15 euros, so make sure to call ahead. This place was super accommodating and let us come on short notice. We then proceeded to get a very full tour of their entire cellar and facility followed by a 2+hr wine tasting. We tried tons of wines with very generous pours. It was great to try the same wine from different years and try to tell the difference and see what we liked best. The only reason this isn't a 5 is that there weren't as many wines I loved as I would have hoped. It was a great experience though and we learned a lot about the region and wines from the area.

Another great winery in the Barolo region serving a variety of great wines…read more This 4th generation establishment has been recently expanded and updated with a beautiful modern tasting room and professional English speaking staff. Our visit started with a visit to the cellar to view the operation (a welcome respite from the soaring temperatures when we visited) followed by an extensive tasting back upstairs. We were taken through a wide selection of thei wines beginning with Arneis followed by Barbera, dolcetto and then their multi-vineyar Barolo. We then were able to try a single vineyard Barolo and finished with a sweet moscato. Note: essential to book ahead-they don't take walk ins. We were with 4 others, 2 from Norway and 2 from Finland. The finish couple were on their 10th visit to stock up and were big fans of the vineyard. The tour was the typical walk through the cellar, look at big barrels, etc. Wines were definitely worth trying.