Roddi is going to host the great tasting event to celebrate the “King of Wines” together with the producers of Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa

Saturday, 4^th September 2021, after a year of forced stop, the traditional appointment of Strada del Barolo returns and the protagonists will be Barolo and its producers. The “King of wines” will be presented to the domestic and international public with a walking tasting in the historical centre of Roddi, gateway to the Langa of Barolo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From 16.00 to 21.30, at least thirty producers will present different crus and vintages of Nebbiolo and Barolo in a “widespread” tasting along the narrow streets and the little squares of the concentric medieval village of Roddi, from Piazza Umberto I up to the belvedere, at the foot of the Castle.

As usual, the public can access the event by purchasing a single pass at € 30,00 in online presale (limited spots!), which will allow to taste the wines of all the attending producers without limits on the number of tastings. Each participant will receive a glass to bring home as a souvenir of the evening and a coupon that will allow him to visit one of the wine producing companies attending the event with a 10% discount on any purchases.

TICKETS:

Pass “Io, Barolo 2021” (16.00-21.30) to taste the wines of all the attending producers. Each producer will present up to three labels of Barolo and Nebbiolo.
Online presale on PayPal*: € 30,00 

SOLD OUT!

(*) By making the online purchase, no electronic or paper ticket will be issued: in order to enter the event, you will only have to show the PayPal receipt

Note: Tickets purchased on Paypal are non-refundable

At the Castle of Grinzane Cavour the course to become Langhe Wines Ambassadors

Following the success of the first two editions and after the forced stop due to the pandemic, the “Barolo & Barbaresco Academy – Langhe Wine School” returns to offer the first-level “Langhe Wines Ambassador” course in attendance: an intensive training course aimed at wine professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise on wines from the Langhe region.

The initiative, promoted and organized by t the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani together with Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa, is aimed at trainers, brand managers, journalists and buyers with the aim of creating a global network of Langhe Wines Ambassadors.

On the website www.barolobarbarescoacademy.com all the information related to the courses: the next edition of the course in attendance is scheduled for 24-25-26 September 2021 at the teaching room of the Castle of Grinzane Cavour and from December 2020 the first level “Langhe Wines Ambassador” on-line course is also available.

The course in attendance is divided into three modules – climate and geology, native grapes of Piemonte and winemaking – taking place over three days, from Friday to Sunday. In addition to traditional lectures led by highly qualified teachers from the region, the programme also includes on-site field trips and tastings.

The programme coordinator is the sommelier and tourist guide Sandro Minella. Natural scientist and geologist Edmondo Bonelli will take students on a journey through the geological eras of the Piemonte’s Tertiary Basin. Agronomist and professor Edoardo Monticelli will be in charge of the modules about native grapes – from Nebbiolo to the other vines of the Langhe. Professor Vincenzo Gerbi from the Università di Torino will lecture about the evolution of winemaking techniques. A final talk led by agronomist and journalist Maurizio Gily will look at the Langhe wines’ market challenges and perspectives. Wine tastings will be held during each module.

The lessons will be held in Italian with simultaneous interpreting in English, making the course available to both Italian and English-speaking participants. The field trip to visit the crus of Barolo and Barbaresco will also be in English. It will also be possible for students to visit the castle at the end of the course.

Applicants will be selected according to their background and previous knowledge and experience in the wine sector.

For more information about the programme, cost and logistics of the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy – Langhe Wine School email us at info@barolobarbarescoacademy.com.

11-18-25 July 2021: for three Sundays in a row, the cellars of Strada del Barolo will open their doors to children and teenagers, with dedicated workshops and activities

A tourist and educational proposal different from the usual, designed specifically for children and teenagers, on the themes of wine, the landscape and the typical features of the territory through the use and discovery of the five senses.

From 11 to 25 July, for three consecutive Sundays, three wine producing companies members of Strada del Barolo will open the doors of their cellars to families by providing a series of educational activities for children and young people and various proposals for their accompanying adults: walks through the vineyards, visits to cellars and tastings.

The educational activities will be coordinated by two experienced entertainers, who will involve the little ones in games and workshops: drawings with wine, activities to discover colors and scents, practical exercises to create and handle new and curious materials.

PROGRAMME:

Sunday 11 July 2021, 16.30-18.30, Cantina F.lli Moscone, Monforte d’Alba (CN)

 “Discovering the elements”: “Water” → an afternoon to play together to discover liquid things, in a sweet and strong, slow and fast movement.

Proposal for adults: a walk through the vineyards, to discover the characteristics and peculiarities of the company’s vines. Winery visit and tasting of 6 wines, starting with 2 whites, Langhe Chardonnay Doc and Roero Arneis Docg, followed by 4 red wines, Dolcetto d’Alba Doc, Barbera d’Alba Doc, Nebbiolo d’Alba Doc and Barolo Docg. Everything will be paired with a platter of traditional cold cuts and cheeses of the area.

Price: 20.00 € per person, free for children

Sunday 18 July 2021, 16.30-18.30, Diego Morra, Verduno (CN)

 “Discovering the elements”: “Fire” → an afternoon of leisure together with the most dynamic, moving parts, sometimes a destructive or constructive force.

Proposal for adults: short walk in the vineyards in the proximity of the company and visit to the cellar in the winemaking and aging rooms. On the panoramic terrace tasting of 6 wines, including 5 DOC wines and a DOCG Barolo, paired with homemade bread sticks and hazelnuts.

Price: 18.00 € per person, free for children

Sunday 25 July 2021, 10.30-12.30, Cadia, Roddi (CN)

 “Discovering the elements”: “Earth” → a morning in the name of the most solid, unchangeable aspects, a meeting in the here and now.

Proposal for adults: short walk in the vineyard, visit to the hazelnut grove and to the cellar. After that, tasting of three different types of wines paired with hazelnuts of the company and some delicious appetizers.

Price: 15.00 € per person, free for children

All these events can accommodate a maximum of 10/12 children aged between 5 and 10 years for fun activities and 20/25 adults for visits and tasting in the cellar, based on the capacity of the facilities.  Reservations are required by email: staff@stradadelbarolo.it or by phone +39 334 5957875

Families participating in one of the three appointments of Langhe for Kids will receive a voucher with free admission up to the age of 14 to visit the WiMu Wine Museum in Barolo.

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The Barolo & Barbaresco Academy is now offering an online course to become ambassadors of Langhe wines

The “Barolo & Barbaresco Academy – Langhe Wine School”, successfully launched in September last year in Grinzane Cavour, is now enrolling students from all over the world in its first online course.

The initiative – aimed at overcoming travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic – is organized by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani and Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa.

Course information and details are available on the website www.barolobarbarescoacademy.com. Prospective students can inquire through the contact form or via email at info@barolobarbarescoacademy.com.

The Barolo & Barbaresco Academy (Level One) – Online Course is led by highly qualified teachers from Piedmont and is available in Italian and English. Purchasing of single lessons is also available. The complete course consists of five video lectures that address history, viticulture, geology, economics and winemaking techniques of the Langhe appellations.

The programme coordinator is the sommelier and tourist guide Sandro Minella. Natural scientist and geologist Edmondo Bonelli will take students on a journey through the geological eras of the Piemonte’s Tertiary Basin. Agronomist and professor Edoardo Monticelli will be in charge of the modules about native grapes – from Nebbiolo to the other vines of the Langhe. Professor Vincenzo Gerbi from the Università di Torino will lecture about the evolution of winemaking techniques. A final talk led by agronomist and journalist Maurizio Gily will look at the Langhe wines’ market challenges and perspectives.

In-classroom courses will be restored in spring 2021, offering students the chance to have a full experience in the Langhe with guided tastings, paired lunches and a tour of the Barolo and Barbaresco geographical appellations (M.G.A).

«The Barolo & Barbaresco ‘digital’ Academy was already on the agenda, but the pandemic accelerated our plans. We think is crucial to offer wine professionals everywhere the chance to increase their knowledge of Piedmont and the Langhe – explains Matteo Ascheri president of the Consorzio di Tutela –: as Consorzio we want to strengthen educational activities for wine educators and brand ambassadors both in Italy and the rest of the world».

«Strada del Barolo has been working for over a decade to promote the oenological culture of this extraordinary terroir – adds president Lorenzo Olivero – and for this reason, we have developed various initiatives over the years, such as the Wine Tasting Experience® scheme. We are proud to share our know-how for such an ambitious and innovative project. The online edition is the result of this critical period where travel is restricted but it will allow us to reach and train wine professionals worldwide».

For information, cost and details about the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy – Langhe Wine School please contact info@barolobarbarescoacademy.com.

February-March 2021: virtual tour to discover the cellars of the Strada del Barolo with the “smart tasting” of Divinea, an innovative way to taste the great wines of the Langa and talk with the producers directly from home!

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