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16-17-18 July 2020: a three-day full immersion to obtain the prestigious and internationally recognized professional qualification 

With the aim of providing sector professionals with a useful tool to acquire a strong capability to taste, evaluate and choose wines and to obtain a professional certification that is recognized worldwide, Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa and the consortium of promotion I Vini del Piemonte have signed an agreement with AccademiaVino to organize a WSET – Wine & Spirit Education Trust  Level 2 course in Barolo.

Funded by the journalist and WSET Certified Educator Flavio Grassi, AccademiaVino is the first organization in Italy that obtained the certification as WSET Approved Programme Provider. It offers courses to get Level 1, 2 and 3 of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust certifications, the only professional wine qualifications recognized in more than 60 countries in the world.

The WSET Level 2 Wine course will take place from 16 to 18 July 2020 at the WiMu- Barolo Wine Museum, inside the Wine Tourist’s Temple, a huge and bright hall in the marvellous frame of the Barolo Castle, a place that is symbol of the wine producing sector in Piedmont. The course is addressed to those who aim at acquiring a good level of expertise in the wine sector for professional purposes, such as those who, for instance, will work in sales, customer care, hospitality, wholesale trade and retail trade.

The lessons will exclusively be in English and the course will explore all the regions, traditional wines, reading of the labels, as well as the peculiarity of the main spirits. Download the detailed programme of the WSET Level 2 Wine qualification.

PRICE: € 524,59 + VAT

By virtue of the agreement entered with AccademiaVino, the owners and all the employees of the companies members of Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa and of the consortium of promotion I Vini del Piemonte are entitled to a 10% discount on the course registration fee. To obtain the 10% discount code please write to: staff@ivinidelpiemonte.com

REGISTRATIONS CLOSED!

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16^th-23^rd February 2020: two tasting Sundays with the King of Wines in the heart of the Savoy kingdom

For the second consecutive year the two tasting evenings organized by Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa return to Turin: in the Snodo spaces, inside OGR – Officine Grandi Riparazioni, majestic industrial venue of the late nineteenth century, redeveloped thanks to a project of the CRT Foundation and returned to the city in 2017 as a new beating heart of creativity, culture and entertainment.

On 16^th and 23^rd February 2020, for two Sundays in a row, fourteen Barolo producers will take turn to offer the public of wine lovers from Turin a top quality tasting at “Dopolavoro”, Snodo’s cocktail bar. Snodo, the pole of attraction realized within the amazing project of the OGR requalification, consists in five areas for different uses developed in the large spaces of the industrial architectures, with a dramatic impact of the rooms, and the philological choice of their names that refer to the place industrial past.

For each of the two evenings the participants will be guided into a journey to discover the “King of Wines”, Barolo, that the producers of Strada del Barolo will personally present in its many facets, proposing the tasting of different crus and vintages. 

The tastings will be paired with excellent food products from the Piedmont area: Agrislumeria Luiset cured meats, Il Germoglio dei Sapori artisan bakery and tastings of the prized Cuneo Cured Ham D.O.P.

Bothe evenings will be anticipated by a preview for those wishing to deepen the knowledge of Barolo and the great wines of Langa: “The Faces, The Hands, The People…”, a talking corner hosted by the sommelier Sandro Minella and the journalist Danilo Poggio, who will present and interview the producers.

For those who whish to continue with a dinner at the end of the event, it is possible to book a place at Social Table by calling the number +39 011 024 3771.

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The admission cost is 40,00 € per person and includes unlimited tastings, in addition to a stem glass with the logo of Strada del Barolo to bring home as souvenir of the evening.

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The second edition of the course to become Langhe Wines Ambassadors is planned for December 6^th-8^th in Grinzane Cavour

Following the success of the first edition, the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani and Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa have planned another round of the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy – Langhe Wine School, aimed at wine professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise on wines from the Langhe region.

The course will take place on December 6^th-8^th at the Castle of Grinzane Cavour and will be promoted among buyers, wine educators, wine writers and brand managers with the aim of creating a global network of Langhe ambassadors.

«We are very pleased with the outcome of the first edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy and we strongly believe in this project – which offers wine educators and brand ambassadors the chance to gather specific knowledge about our wines. We can’t wait for the second round to begin!» – said the president of the Consorzio di Tutela Matteo Ascheri.

«Strada del Barolo has worked 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 course 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.

Registration fee: 700,00 € + VAT
Payment can be made by PayPal or bank transfer*, only after receiving confirmation**
(*) Please note that the PayPal rate and any bank charges will be charged to the buyer
(**) Please note that limited places are available and participants will be selected and admitted by the organizers, following the correct submission of the application forms. Successful applicants will be then contacted for practical details

DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED COURSE PROGRAM

TO JOIN THE “BAROLO & BARBARESCO ACADEMY – LANGHE WINE SCHOOL”
DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED FORM
(to be sent completed and signed by November 29th 2019 to baroloebarbarescoacademy@gmail.com)

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

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, the weekend dedicated to wine and Langhe lovers returns with several original proposals by Strada del Barolo!

This will be a unique opportunity to discover all the autumn charm of the hills that make up this UNESCO World Heritage site: two days completely dedicated to wine lovers and those who are fond of Langhe. On offer are several itineraries to discover wine cellars and producers, wine shops and castles, boutique hotels and farm holidays where one can indulge in the good life.

The lovers of Barolo and the other great wines of Langhe will have the opportunity to visit the cellars where the famous King of Wines is produced and personally meet the producers and taste their wines. For all foodies, the restaurants of Strada del Barolo will prepare specific menus, with Langhe traditional dishes prepared with the most natural products. Museums and castles will be open for guided tours!

So, don’t miss this opportunity! Treat yourself to a journey to the heart and spirit of this enchanting territory where the wine is the unquestioned protagonist and the backdrop is a great heritage of culture and emotion.

Here our members  offer:

WINERIES TO VISIT, FREE TASTING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES:

COSTA DI BUSSIA
Loc. Bussia 26, 12065 Monforte (CN)
T. +39 0173 787280
visit@costadibussia.com
www.costadibussia.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/costadibussia/
Wine tasting with 4 glasses of Barolo wine at 10 € instead of 20 €. Opening hours: 10.00 – 18.00.

FRATELLI SERIO & BATTISTA BORGOGNO
Via Crosia 12, 12060 Barolo (CN)
T. +39 0173 56107
info@borgognoseriobattista.it  
www.borgognoseriobattista.it  
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/fratelliborgognobarolo/
Instagram: @fratelliborgogno_barolo
Visit and traditional wine tasting with Barolo DOCG Cannubi 2015, Barolo DOCG Cannubi 2014, Barolo DOCG Cannubi Riserva 2013 + 3 different DOC wines. Price: 15 €. Opening hours: 10.00 – 12.00; 14.00 – 18.00

JOSETTA SAFFIRIO
Località Castelletto 39, 12065 Monforte d’Alba (CN)
T. +39 0173 787278 / +39 335 1328474
info@josettasaffirio.com
www.josettasaffirio.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/josettasaffirio/
Instagram: @josettasaffiriowines
Only with reservation directly on the website, or at info@josettasaffirio.com, or at +39 0173 787278, visit and wine tasting (3 different wines including Barolo) at the reduced price of 15 € per person.

RIZIERI
Via San Calocero 7, 12055 Diano d’Alba (CN)
T. +39 0173 69183
info@rizieri.com
www.rizieri.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rizieri.Italy/
Instagram: @rizieri_wines
Only with reservation, visit and wine tasting with 4 glasses of wine (including Barolo wine) at 13 € per person.
5% discount on all kinds of wine, with a purchase of at least 6 bottles.
Reservations: www.rizieri.com | info@rizieri.com. Opening hours: 11.30, 14.30, 16.30.

ROCCHE COSTAMAGNA
Via Vittorio Emanuele 8, 12064 La Morra (CN)
T. +39 0173 509225
barolo@rocchecostamagna.it
www.rocchecostamagna.it
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocchecostamagna
Instagram: @rocchecostamagna
Free visit and wine tasting, only with reservation. Opening hours: 10.00-12.00, 15.00-18.00.

SORDO GIOVANNI
via Alba-Barolo 175, 12060 Castiglione Falletto (CN)
T. +39 0173 62853
visit@sordogiovanni.it
www.sordogiovanni.it
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sordowine/
Instagram: @sordowine
Only with reservation, visit at 10.30 am. As a gift a bottle of wine for any purchase.
Available wine tasting are on the website.

TERRE DEL BAROLO
Via Alba-Barolo 8, 12060 Castiglione Falletto (CN)
T. +39 0173 262053
info@terredelbarolo.com
www.terredelbarolo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cantina.delbarolo/
Instagram: @terredelbarolo
Free visit and wine tasting: saturday 23 november from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm; sunday 24 november from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.

WINE SHOPS:

ENOTECA REGIONALE PIEMONTESE CAVOUR – CASTELLO DI GRINZANE CAVOUR
via Castello 5, 12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN)
T. +39 0173 262159
info@castellogrinzane.com
www.castellogrinzane.com
Saturday 23 november: visit and wine tasting with a glass of wine, at 11.30 am or at 3.30 pm. Price: 12 € per person. Booking is welcome.

RESTAURANTS: SPECIAL MENU “RENDEZ-VOUS” ON THE STRADA DEL BAROLO

LA CROTA – RISTORANTE E CAMERE
Via Fontana 7, 12060 Roddi (CN)
T. +39 0173 615187
info@ristorantelacrotalanghe.it  
www.ristorantelacrotalanghe.com   
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Ristorante-La-Crota-Roddi-dAlba-Cucina-tipica-piemontese/ 
Instagram: @lacrotaristoranteecamere
Traditional menu: appetizers, first course, main course and dessert. Price: 38 € per person (drinks not included) or 60 € per person with wine tasting in combination.
  

TOURIST ACCOMODATION:

AGRITURISMO IL CORTILE
Via Santa Croce 17, 12055 Diano d’Alba (CN)
T. +39 333 1408337
ilcortile@agriturismoilcortile.it
www.agriturismoilcortile.it
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilcortile.agriturismo/
Only with reservation and if available, bed and breakfast for two people. Price: 80 € per person (two nights minimum)

LA CROTA – RISTORANTE E CAMERE
Via Fontana 7, 12060 Roddi (CN)
T. +39 0173 615187
info@ristorantelacrotalanghe.it 
www.ristorantelacrotalanghe.com   
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Ristorante-La-Crota-Roddi-dAlba-Cucina-tipica-piemontese/ 
Instagram: @lacrotaristoranteecamere
Only with reservation and if available, romantic getaway for two people for one night with dinner and small wine tasting. Price: 190 € per person.

MUSEUMS:

WiMu: MUSEO DEL VINO A BAROLO
Castello Comunale Falletti di Barolo, Piazza Falletti, 12060 Barolo (CN)
T. +39 0173 386697
info@wimubarolo.it
www.wimubarolo.it
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wimubarolo/
Instagram: @barolocastles
Only with reservation, sunday 24 november at 11.30 guided tour of the museum: Price: 8 € (2 € for the guide and 6 € for the ticket).
For families with kids between 6 and 12 years, a kit to enjoy the museum at the price of 2 €, with entrance ticket at 6 € (instead of 8 €).

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From October 5^th to November 24^th 2019 the guided tastings of Strada del Barolo return during the Alba International White Truffle Fair: the best territory experts tell everything about the great wines of Langhe!

After having become a must see event for hundreds of wine lovers who visit Langhe, the Wine Tasting Experience®, original tasting event devised by Strada del Barolo, will become, as usual, part of the official programme of the Alba International White Truffle Fair. The meetings will be held every Saturday at 17.30 (in English) and every Sunday at 15.30 (in Italian) from October 5^th to November 24^th 2019 at Cortile della Maddalena, Alba Truffle Show.

“The taste of the hills”, “The Crus of Barolo” and “The many faces of Nebbiolo” are the topics that will alternate during the entire fair. “The Taste of the Hills” is an introductory journey among the most peculiar productions of Piedmont, with the tasting of four different wines like Arneis, Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barolo and Moscato; “The Crus of Barolo” is a journey marked by the tasting of three different Barolo labels; while “The many faces of Nebbiolo” will compare Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero to explain the different expressions of the Nebbiolo vine variety. The tastings will last about one hour and the tickets can be purchased directly on the spot at a cost of 25,00 € per person or online at a cost of 26,00 € per person (educational material and entrance at the “Alba White Truffle World Market” included).

The Wine Tasting Experience® format

Following the example of the French Ecole Du Vin, appointments go beyond the traditional tasting in a wine cellar, a typical stop for the wine tourists, especially for the opportunity to compare labels from different producers at one appointment. The tastings are guided by territory experts capable of explaining the secrets of the wines and satisfying any curiosity: the teachers are, in fact, producers, oenologists or skilled sommeliers, everyone with a personal point of view, with their opinions on the value of the perfumes in a stem glass, the pairings between food and wine, as well as the characteristics of the wines in relation to their terroir.

Questions from the audience, in-depth lessons, curiosity, tips on how to taste, wines of different producers: all these elements will make the Wine Tasting Experiences® a new way to approach the wine world, beside being a unique occasion to discover all the details of the wine production of the Langhe and Roero region. To make the Wine Tasting Experiences® more and more experiential and to directly involve the participants, the guides will use a video rich in infographics and interactive maps.

Calendar:

• Saturday October 5^th 2019 – h 17.30: The taste of the hills (ENG)
• Sunday October 6^th 2019 – h 15.30: Il gusto del territorio (IT)
• Saturday October 12^th 2019 – h 17.30: The crus of Barolo (ENG)
• Sunday October 13^th 2019 – h 15.30: I cru del Barolo (IT)
• Saturday October 19^th 2019 – h 17.30: The many faces of Nebbiolo (ENG)
• Sunday October 20^th 2019 – h 15.30: I volti del Nebbiolo (IT)
• Saturday October 26^th 2019 – h 17.30: The taste of the hills (ENG)
• Sunday October 27^th 2019 – h 15.30: Il gusto del territorio (IT)
• Friday November 1^st 2019 – h 15.30: I volti del Nebbiolo (IT),
• Saturday November 2^nd 2019 – h 17.30: The crus of Barolo (ENG)
• Sunday November 3^rd 2019 – h 15.30: I cru del Barolo (IT)
• Saturday November 9^th 2019 – h 17.30: The many faces of Nebbiolo (ENG)
• Sunday November 10^th 2019 – h 15.30: I volti del Nebbiolo (IT)
• Saturday November 16^th 2019 – h 17.30: The taste of the hills (ENG)
• Sunday November 17^th 2019 – h 15.30: Il gusto del territorio (IT)
• Saturday November 23^rd 2019 –  h 17.30: The crus of Barolo (ENG)
• Sunday November 24^th 2019 – h 15.30: I cru del Barolo (IT)

Buy the tickets online: www.fieradeltartufo.org

For info and booking:
Ph.: +39 329 2566787
tasting@stradadelbarolo.it
www.winetastingexperience.it

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