Piedmont Wine Offer: All this wine talk – are you thirsty yet!?
Direct from Barolo, our wine offer is a mix of historic and up-and-coming producers from the Piedmont wine region. What makes this offer special? Wines not easily found outside of the area.
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Barbera Wine Pairing Lessons Direct from Piedmont
Tips from Piedmont on Barbera wine pairing. From fish to pasta to meats of all kinds as well as Barbera BBQ wine pairing ideas.
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Barbaresco & Barolo Wine Pairing Tips Direct from Piedmont
Tips and tricks for Barbaresco and Barolo wine pairing with tips from the winemakers. Recipes and pairing ideas, both traditional and unique. Buon appetito!
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What is Piedmont, Italy known for?
Everyone is talking about this Northern Italy travel destination. But, really, what is Piedmont, Italy known for?! Piedmont’s most obvious treasure is wine. More specifically, Barolo and Barbaresco. But, the Piedmont region offers far more than just world-famous wines....
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Piedmont culture in a glass – vermouth and coffee
Turin is the capital city of Piedmont and a favorite cultural city of Europe for many reasons. But, two of the most fun, help you start the day and the evening. Piedmont culture is all about coffee and aperitivo. ...
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Piedmont Food: The region’s gastronomic superstars
The Piedmont region in Northern Italy is known for its artisan cuisine. Here is everything you need to know about the local Piedmont food you must try!
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When to Visit Piedmont, Italy
Want to visit Piedmont, Italy? Here is some information on travel seasonality, what to expect and Piedmont travel tips each season, event info and more.
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Piedmont Region: One of the best places to visit in Northern Italy
Get to know the Piedmont region, a Northern Italy travel destination with a bit of everything. Learn where is Piedmont, top cities, activities and more.
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Piedmont Wine: An intro to the grapes and wines
As part of our Piedmont Wine Travel Guide, we’ve shared all you need to know about the grapes and wines produced in Italy's Piedmont wine region.
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 4: Planning a Wine Trip to Piedmont, Italy
Planning a Wine Trip…to Piedmont, Italy In episode four of the Will Travel for Wine podcast, I speak with Valerie Quintanilla from the wine tour company, Girls Gotta drink to discuss the do, don’ts and how’s of setting up...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Sergio Germano of Ettore Germano in Piedmont
Touring vineyards is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. To learn about the local grapes, the terrior (a fancy word for the soil composition, climate and all that goes into the growing conditions) and the...
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Putting Piedmont Wine in Perspective
I’ve been exploring the process of becoming a certified sommelier, not because I need it but because I LOVE learning about wine, the regions and different methods used to create such an important piece of so many cultures. Not...
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Travel to Piedmont Italy: Champagne Sabering – with a wine glass!
On my travels in Piedmont travel my tour guides with Travel Langhe took us to lunch in the Barolo town of Serralunga d’Alba. We were greeted at Centro Storico by the restaurant’s lively proprietor, Alessio. Armed with nothing more than a bottle of champagne and...
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The Intoxication of Piedmont
By Valerie Quintanilla The food, the culture, and of course the people are nearly as intoxicating as the wines of Piedmont Italy. All have now firmly planted themselves in my heart and soul. Yes, if home is where the...
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Piedmont Wine Tours: Harvest Lunch in Barbaresco
By Valerie Quintanilla Tuesday morning started low key. I had no Piedmont wine tours planned so I thought I’d just hike it out a bit, write, read, and have a leisurely day in Neive. Returning from my morning walk...
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Check-in: Castello di Sinio in Barolo Italy
Wondering where to stay in Piedmont wine country? Castello di Sinio FOR THE WIN(E). As we continue our exploration of the Piedmont wine region, let’s start talking lodging and accommodations. First up, Hotel Castello di Sinio situated perfectly between...
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Introduction to the North Carolina Wine Regions
The state of North Caroline is divided into three wine regions consisting of 200+ wineries and six designated AVAs. By Simone FM Spinner, Contributing Writer North Carolina has always been an agriculture haven, when it comes to viticulture, it...
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Armchair Food & Wine Travel to Barbaresco
Want to visit the Piedmont wine region? We've brought a little Piedmont to you! Franco Rocca dishes about his winery, pairings and discount on his wines.
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Sipping Your Way Through History: 10 World Heritage Sites in Wine Country
Dreaming of European vacation full of history and wine? We have what you need! Sip your way through history with these 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wine Country.
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Ways You Can Become an Eco-Friendly Wine Lover
By thoughtfully selecting your choices in wine, you can reduce your “wine footprint”. Here are easy ways to become a sustainable wine lover.
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Why Thomas Jefferson is still the most wine-savvy POTUS
When it comes to wine, Thomas Jefferson is still the most wine-savvy POTUS we’ve had, not to mention America’s first great wine connoisseur. Why? 6 main reasons.
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Interview with a Winemaker: Laura Detwiler, Garrison Creek Cellars
It's fairly uncommon for a winery to have both a female head winemaker and female assistant winemaker, Garrison Creek Cellars in Walla Walla is one of those diamonds in the rough.
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Wine Lovers
It's time to think outside the bottle and give the wine lover in your life a unique gift they'll savor. Carpe Travel has the ultimate gift guide for wine lovers with a variety of items ranging in price to...
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You Can Go Wine Tasting with Kids…With a Little Planning
Wine tasting with kids is totally do-able, with a little planning. These tips to help create a beautiful pairing when wine tasting with kids.
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Sampling Italy on a Cruise…
Looking to sip in more of Italy but have limited time to see the country? An Italian cruise can help.
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A Travelers Guide to Understanding the Italian Wine Classifications
Traveling to Italy? This guide helps to explain the Italian wine classifications so you can find the right wines for your pallet. By Alice Ross, contributing writer Italy is known for a lot of things, from the interesting Roman...
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Willamette Valley Wows with Grochau Cellars
Carpe Travel sits down with John Grochau, winemaker at Grochau Cellars and shares why Grochau Cellars is one of the Willamette Valley wineries that WOWS!
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Planning a wine tour in Italy? What the experts have to say on wine tasting in Italy.
Planning a wine tasting trip isn’t as easy as it may sound, especially if you’re planning one in a wine region you are unfamiliar with. I have learned this the hard way… When it comes to Napa Valley and...
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Italy with Kids: Five Family Friendly Cities
Darren Ashley, contributing writer With a number of things to consider when looking to live in Italy with kids – be it for the summers or full-time – decisions aren’t made quickly and locations need to be researched meticulously....
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5 Tips on Shipping Wine Back from Overseas
A sudden rainstorm drove us into the small wine shop off the main road in Castellina in Chianti in Italy. The walls inside Enoteca Biologica were lined with colorful wine bottles from the floor to ceiling and the proprietor...
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10 Things to do in Turin, Italy
I have to be honest, I had never planned to visit Turin, Italy’s fourth-largest city. It was merely the closest city from Alba with an airport that could get us home. With an early morning flight we got into...
Read moreItalian Wine Merchants Redux: Wine Tasting New York City
Our frequent readers (thank you!) may recall a post I did last year about a trip to New York City that included a stop at Italian Wine Merchants (IWM). I was on a hunt for a New York City wine...
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Hiking and Wine Tasting in Barolo
By Valerie Quintanilla I wanted to hike in Lake Como, but Mother Nature had other plans. Luckily I had a day of hiking and wine tasting in Barolo Italy planned with Kerrie from Australia. We started the near the...
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Wine Tours in Barolo Italy
By Valerie Quintanilla Saturday morning started bright and early with a quick breakfast at my B&B (they just kept bringing food – such is the theme here!) Then, I was off with Robert for a wine tour in Barolo...
Read moreItalian Wine Travels: Ah, Piemonte….
By Valerie Quintanilla If there is a heaven and we each get our own version, mine would mirror Piemonte. Calgone, take me away. In 2009 I had a business meeting with an Italian colleague visiting Denver for a project....
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The hills and wines of Piemonte
Today I start my Piemonte wine tours. I don’t think words can truly describe Piemonte (“Piedmont” to Westerners). Somehow breathtaking, beautiful, and awesome all seem quite hollow. The land showcases rolling hills, acres and acres of vineyards (150,000 acres...
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