Langhe in Bloom

Spring of flavours and wonder

16–20 April 2026 · 5 days / 4 nights

A slow-luxury journey through the Langhe that brings together
gourmet cuisine, centuries-old traditions and curated tastings
that reveal the most authentic soul of this UNESCO wine region.

Langhe in Bloom is a 5-day slow-luxury wine journey through Italy’s Langhe region,
a UNESCO landscape of vineyards, historic villages and world-class wines.
A curated spring itinerary combining private tastings, gourmet cuisine and authentic encounters with local producers.

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The spring that awakens the Langhe

A journey where nature, flavours and traditions come back to life together.

A carefully designed itinerary to discover the Langhe during one of the most evocative seasons of the year.

There are moments when the Langhe seem to breathe more slowly. Spring arrives softly and becomes the perfect time to experience a slow-luxury journey immersed in nature, flavours and traditions coming back to life.

From truffle hunting in silent forests to historic Barbaresco cellars, from the villages of Alba and Bra to panoramic vineyard picnics and a traditional cooking class, every experience is designed to introduce you to the most authentic soul of the territory.

Langhe in Bloom is a 5-day private itinerary with exclusive tastings and genuine encounters with local producers and artisans:
an intimate, carefully curated journey immersed in the gentle beauty of the season.

Why this Langhe journey is truly unique

Truffle hunting experience in the Langhe with a local truffle hunter and his dog in the Roero woods

Private and Exclusive Experiences

Walking through the Roero woods with a truffle hunter and his dog is not just an activity: it is a privileged encounter with an ancient tradition, hidden beneath the leaves, among earthy scents and stories handed down through generations.

Gourmet picnic among the vineyards of the Langhe with local cheeses, cured meats, bread and wine

Authentic Gourmet Experiences

A vineyard picnic with warm bread, local cheeses, cured meats and wines.

A simple table that tells the story of those who cultivate and protect the Langhe every day.

Private transfer through the Langhe hills during a luxury wine tour in Northern Italy

A True Slow Luxury
Travel Rhythm

Private transfers, a dedicated travel host and carefully designed days allow you to experience each moment with space to breathe.

No rushing. Just time to observe, listen and be surprised.

Boutique hotel in the Langhe overlooking the UNESCO vineyards with panoramic swimming pool

Charming Boutique Hospitality in the Langhe Hills

A hand-picked boutique hotel overlooking the UNESCO hills.

Bright rooms with vineyard views and an intimate atmosphere to return to every evening — your personal idea of wellbeing.

A Tour in the Langhe Between Nature, Flavours and Traditions

More than an itinerary: an invitation to slow down

This journey is not a sequence of stops.

It is a conversation.

Between what you see, what you taste, what you feel.

Between hills that change colour, wines that tell family stories,

and people who open their doors as if you were coming home.

The Ideal Journey

Barolo and Barbaresco wine tasting experience in a boutique winery in the Langhe wine region

For Those Who Love
Great Wines

Dedicated tastings of Barolo and Barbaresco in carefully selected wineries, with guided experiences that reveal the history, production philosophy and character of each vintage,
far from mass tourism routes.

Outdoor cooking experience with a local chef in the Langhe forest during a food and wine tour

For Those Who Seek Authenticity

Genuine encounters with local producers and artisans, tables set among the vineyards and hands-on experiences that show the daily life of those who cultivate and protect the Langhe.

Panoramic view of the Langhe hills and vineyards at sunset in Northern Italy

For Those Who Wish
to Slow Down

Private transfers, scenic stops, a dedicated travel host and a carefully paced itinerary designed to experience each day with comfort, attention and time to breathe.

Experiences and Activities in the Langhe

Five days designed not to accumulate stops, but to create meaningful connections.

A small-group experiential journey through the Langhe, for travellers who wish to go beyond sightseeing and truly engage with the territory through hospitality, cuisine, wine, culture and landscape.

With Langhe in Bloom, you do not simply visit the Langhe — you live them, in their most intimate season,
away from tourist crowds and standardised routes.

Accommodation and Hospitality
A Boutique 4★ Hotel Between Langa and Alta Langa

Your stay is set in a panoramic and peaceful boutique hotel in Montelupo Albese, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the UNESCO vineyards.

A refined and welcoming retreat with panoramic rooms and a swimming pool facing the rolling hills — a place designed
not only to rest, but to regenerate.

Comfort, Services and Travel Support Travelling Light, Without Worries

Every aspect of the journey is designed to leave space only for what truly matters: the experience itself.

Logistics, transfers and entrance fees are managed seamlessly, without disrupting the natural rhythm of the days.

Throughout the journey, the following services are included:

Private minivan/minibus with dedicated driver available full day
Dedicated travel host
Entrance tickets, guided visits and selected experiences

Gastronomic Experiences in the Langhe
Local cuisine, conviviality and storytelling

In the Langhe, the first way to truly understand the territory is to sit at the table.

Gastronomy accompanies each day as a cultural language shaped by seasonality, raw ingredients and tradition.

Every included meal is conceived as a gastronomic experience, rooted in the rhythm of the seasons, local produce and culinary heritage.

The programme includes:

gourmet dinners with four-course tasting menus and wine pairings
experiential lunches in authentic rural settings
a traditional pasta-making cooking class, followed by a shared lunch prepared together
Food becomes a way of discovering the land, its people and its stories — a moment of connection, pleasure and conviviality.

Local Gastronomic Tastings
Signature products, traditions and local stories

Alongside wine, the journey features curated tastings dedicated to the iconic products of the Langhe, told through direct encounters with the people who produce and preserve them.

Among the experiences:

truffle hunting in the woods with a licensed truffle hunter and his dog, followed by a lunch and tasting based on Black Truffle
guided tasting of Bra sausage at one of the city’s historic butcher shops

Each tasting is placed within a cultural and human context, allowing you to understand not only the flavour, but also the story behind it.

Barbaresco and Barolo Wine Tastings
Wine as a key to understanding the territory

A journey through Piedmont’s great red wines, hosted by selected wineries chosen for their identity, history and production excellence.

Guided tastings take place at family-run estates and historic wineries, where wine becomes a lens through which to read the landscape, its people and its culture.

Cellar visits allow you to explore:

vineyard, soil and microclimate
the differences between the Langhe appellations
the production philosophy of each estate

An experience designed both for passionate wine lovers and for those who wish to approach the world of wine with greater awareness and depth.

Guided Tours and Cultural Heritage
Historic villages, towns and UNESCO castles

The Langhe tell their story through hilltop villages, historic squares and architecture discovered step by step.

Walking tours allow you to enter the cultural fabric of the region with a mindful, unhurried pace.

The itinerary includes:

Alba, with its medieval historic centre
Bra, the symbolic city of Piedmontese gastronomic culture
Grinzane Cavour Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of Langhe wine history

Visits are designed with a balanced rhythm, perfectly suited to a slow travel experience.

Black Truffle Hunting Experience

An authentic black truffle hunt led by a professional truffle hunter and his trained dog, along woodland paths and spring clearings.

A shared ritual made of listening, patience and attention, revealing the deep-rooted traditions of the Langhe and their close bond with nature.

An ancient practice that tells the timeless relationship between people and their land.

Landscape & Outdoor Experiences

Walking through vineyards and woodlands in the Langhe means building a true connection with the territory.

The programme includes:

walks through the Langhe forests
outdoor moments among vineyards and farmhouses
picnic lunches between the vine rows, weather permitting

Slow time allows for observation, listening and authentic connection.

Traditional Cooking Workshop

A hands-on cooking class dedicated to fresh pasta, hosted in a countryside farmhouse immersed in the landscape.

The experience also includes an introduction to the organic vegetable garden, discovering sustainable farming methods and local ingredients.

Flour, traditional gestures and inherited recipes: a way to take home a true taste of the Langhe.

Final Gourmet Dinner

A gourmet dinner designed not as a farewell, but as the perfect finale: signature dishes, wine pairings and a last toast that tells the story of the Langhe in every detail.

The Day-by-Day Itinerary

Panoramic boutique hotel with swimming pool in the Langhe hills, Italy, surrounded by vineyards and countryside

Day 1 – Welcome to the Langhe

Arrival on your own (private transfer available on request from Milan and Turin airports) to Montelupo Albese, where we settle into our panoramic boutique hotel between
the Langhe and Alta Langa.

Time to breathe in the silence of the hills and settle into the rhythm of the landscape.

In the evening, welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant for a first encounter with local cuisine and flavours.

Meals included: dinner

Black truffle hunting experience in the Langhe with truffle hunter and trained dog in the forest

Day 2 – Black Truffle Hunting & Barbaresco

In the morning, meet your private driver and head into the woods for an authentic black truffle hunting experience, guided by a local truffle hunter and his trained dog, along forest paths rich in scents and stories.

Lunch is served at the truffle hunter’s farmhouse, featuring dishes based on Black Truffle and selected Roero wines.

In the afternoon, visit a prestigious Barbaresco winery, where you will discover vintages and production methods through a guided tasting.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Vineyard picnic experience in the Langhe hills with wine tasting and local food

DAY 3 — Alba, La Morra & Bra

The day begins with a guided walking tour of Alba, among medieval towers, elegant streets and the aromas of historic pastry shops.

Continue to La Morra for a visit to Dosio Vigneti Winery, followed by a vineyard picnic overlooking the UNESCO hills.

In the afternoon, explore Bra with a guided tour and a narrated tasting of the famous Bra sausage at a historic butcher’s shop.

Return to the hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Italian cooking class in the Langhe, making fresh pasta with local chefs

Day 4 – Cooking Class & Grinzane Cavour Castle

This morning, enjoy a hands-on cooking class at a countryside farmhouse: learn traditional recipes and stroll through the organic garden, discovering sustainable farming methods and local ingredients.

Lunch with the dishes prepared together.

In the afternoon, visit the Castle of Grinzane Cavour, UNESCO site and cultural symbol of the Langhe wine heritage.

End the day with a gourmet dinner at a selected restaurant, featuring signature dishes and carefully paired wines.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Sunrise over the Langhe hills in Piedmont, with vineyards and rolling countryside

Day 5- Arrivederci Langhe

Panoramic breakfast, time for a last look at the hills and check-out.

Private transfer available on request to Milan Malpensa or Turin Caselle airports.

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Dates & Prices

16–20 April 2026 · 5 days / 4 nights

Price per person

(minimum 6 – maximum 12 participants)

€1,850 per person (6–7 participants)
€1,750 per person (8–10 participants)
€1,650 per person (11–12 participants)

Single room supplement: €160

A Suspended Moment Among the Hills

Here, spring does not burst in — it gently settles.

It brings soft light, the scent of damp earth, and a sense of calm that seems to arrive from afar.

You walk between the vineyard rows and feel the light step of the wind, the quiet work of the fields, the calm voice of the land awakening.

“Langhe in Bloom” was created to guide you through this sweetness.

A journey that opens doors, reveals daily rituals, and leaves space for stories.

What Makes a StappaMondo Journey in the Langhe Truly Special

Cultural Curation

Every itinerary is born from deep listening and research: winemakers who open their cellars, artisans who preserve ancient crafts, and local guides who know the story behind every hill.

We do not simply create routes — we weave together places, people and stories, so that each journey has meaning, a narrative thread, a soul.

Privileged Access

Wineries opening behind closed doors, workshops reserved exclusively for our guests, tastings designed for small groups, and conversations with those who live and shape the territory every day.

These are rare, authentic experiences, far from standard tourist circuits, made possible through long-term relationships built over time.

Slow-Luxury Rhythm

Private transfers, balanced pacing, genuine attention to comfort.

Each journey follows the natural rhythm of the land, leaving space for pauses, views and encounters.
A discreet idea of luxury, made of quality, continuity and presence — where every day has the time it deserves to be truly lived.

Ready to Experience the Magic of the Langhe in Spring?

We can help you understand whether this journey is right for you and tailor it to your pace and interests.