A truly special way to travel.
The most well-planned trips you will ever take! Highly recommend! — G&A attended the 2019 Napa & Sonoma and 2024 Tuscany & Cinque Terre trips.
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It’s hard to imagine a more delicious way to spend a week in late autumn than traveling through the rolling hills of Piedmont at the very moment when the region is glowing in shades of gold and russet, premium Barolo and Barbaresco are singing after years of aging, and dining expereinces are alive with freshly foraged white Alba truffles.
If you love the idea of a world-class, sommelier-led wine region escape filled with outstanding wine experiences, authentic Italian cuisine, stunning accommodations, and exclusive experiences you’ll never forget... your Wine Wise trip awaits.
Your November 1 – 8 journey begins with an arrival night and welcome reception in Milan, allowing time to settle in after international travel before heading into Nebbiolo wine country the next morning. From there, days unfold at an equally thoughtful pace: private tastings at top Barolo and Barbaresco estates, leisurely lunches celebrating seasonal flavors, white-truffle experiences, and time to explore hilltop towns with sweeping views of the Langhe.
For those who wish to continue their journey, an optional 3-night extension to Lake Garda, November 8 – 11, 2026. Garda offers a beautiful change of scenery — where Alpine peaks, olive groves, and citrus gardens frame Italy’s largest and most majestic lake. It’s a serene and unforgettable way to end your time in northern Italy.
Your Sommelier
Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine Spirit and Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier in the American Court of Master Sommeliers, and received her Certified Wine Professional award from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Erica is the principal of Wine Wise, a wine education and events service, and is skilled at creating truly creative and memorable wine experiences that take guests beyond a typical tasting with her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique. And she’ll do it with her trademark down-to-earth style.