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Explore the Winemaking Process on a Langhe Cellar Tour

Experience Exceptional Wine and Local Delicacies in Langhe, Piedmont in Piedmont, Italy

2h 30m

Verified host·Piedmont,Italy


Experience Exceptional Wine and Local Delicacies in Langhe, Piedmont

Visit Cascina Fontanette Winery to learn about their winemaking process, followed by a wine tasting with a local cheese platter.

Your visit begins in the spacious courtyard, leading you up the scenic Moncucco hill. Here, we will guide you through our oldest vineyard, sharing insights into the challenges of manual labor and grape harvesting. The tour continues in our winemaking and aging rooms, located on two levels, where we will explain how our equipment operates.

From the cold storage to the pressing area, you will learn about the winemaking process, from the arrival of grapes to the bottling stage. We will provide a close-up look at our machinery, helping you understand how each component works. Next, we will take you to our cellar, showcasing our steel and fiberglass barrels, with plans to introduce barriques soon. You will gain insights into the aging process and the specific needs of different grape varieties, along with a demonstration of our bottling and labeling system. Finally, you will relax in our newly renovated tasting room, where you can select from a variety of wines to sample.

Each tasting experience is complemented by a selection of local delicacies. Enjoy Piedmontese cow cheese, salami, lard, and cugnà, a traditional Langhe compote made with mixed fruits, spices, and nuts. A wine tasting at Cascina Fontanette winery promises an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.


Experience details

Activity type

Visit & TastingFood & WineCheese & Wine

Duration

2h 30m

Wines served

Red WineWhite WineRose WineSparkling WineSweet Wine

Things to see

VineyardsWineryCellarTasting Room

Languages

🇬🇧English🇮🇹Italian

Location

Via Stazione 31, 12058 Santo Stefano Belbo Cuneo, Italy

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About Cascina Fontanette Winery

The History of Cascina Fontanette Winery For nearly a century, our family has been dedicated to grape processing and the creation of authentic wines, rooted in a deep love for the land. Cascina Fontanette was established in 1920 and spans 8 hectares in the picturesque hills of Moscato d'Asti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Authentic Wines of Santo Stefano Belbo Nestled in the charming town of Santo Stefano…

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