2 MORE CAN JOIN ✈️ Small Group Trip to Barolo & Barbaresco + Lake Garda Extension | November 1–11, 2026
2 MORE CAN JOIN ✈️ Small Group Trip to Barolo & Barbaresco + Lake Garda Extension | November 1–11, 2026
2 MORE CAN JOIN
We have room for two on our Wine Wise Small Group Trip to Barolo, Barbaresco & Lake Garda, Italy this November—and the itinerary we have put together is truly extraordinary.
Join Sommelier Erica Archer for 10 incredible nights in Northern Italy, with six nights immersed in the vineyards and villages of Barolo and Barbaresco, followed by three beautiful nights on Lake Garda.
This intimate, small-group journey has been personally curated around extraordinary wine, food, accommodations, and experiences throughout one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions.
Our time in Piedmont, Italy will include an incredible collection of private winery visits and fine-wine tastings with some of the region’s most celebrated producers, beautiful meals showcasing the cuisine of the Langhe, and a private white truffle hunting experience during the peak of Alba White Truffle season.
Throughout the journey, we will stay in beautiful luxury accommodations carefully selected for their setting, character, hospitality, and sense of place—from the heart of Piedmont wine country to the spectacular shores of Lake Garda.
There will also be time to enjoy Piedmont—exploring Alba, wandering through the villages of the Langhe, enjoying an aperitivo, shopping, and taking in the incredible landscapes of Barolo and Barbaresco.
From Piedmont, we continue to Lake Garda for the final three nights of our journey, with spectacular scenery, incredible food and wine, and time to experience another beautiful side of Northern Italy in one of the most breathtaking locations in the country.
The trip is limited to just 12 guests, with currently two spots available.
Join us on this trip of a lifetime.
Submit your deposit for two above to reserve the final two spots, and we’ll follow up with the remaining balance due. For more information, please contact Erica Archer at erica.archer@winewiseevents.com or call 207-619-4630.
Piedmont, Nov 1 – 8, 2026
Inclusions
7 nights accommodations include 1 night in Milan + 6 nights in Piedmont / Langhe)
Welcome wine reception and group dinner in Milan
All scheduled wine tastings
Four wine lunches
Four wine dinners
Daily breakfast
Hotel and meal taxes and gratuities
All admissions and sightseeing per the itinerary
All ground transportation during the trip
Sommelier Erica Archer as your professional guide
Exclusions
Airfare or travel to and from Milan, Italy (MXP) and the Milan hotel
Some meals are on your own—arranged around free time to explore nearby villages.
Pricing
€8,679 per person (double occupancy), €2,500 single supplement. Submit your deposit now, and the remaining balance will be due May 1, 2026.
To reserve your spots, please submit a $2,000 deposit per person for the Piedmont portion of this trip, November 1 – 8, and a $1,000 deposit per person for the Lake Garda Extension, November 8 – 11 (see more details on the extension below).
CancellationS
If you must cancel your trip reservation with us before 3/1/2026, there will be a $500 per person cancellation fee. There are no refunds after 3/1/2026 if we cannot fill your spots. We strongly urge you to consider purchasing travel insurance to help cover unforeseen circumstances.
Responsibilities
Wine Wise and Erica Archer accept no responsibility for any delayed departures or arrivals, missed connections, loss, damage, illness, or injury to persons or property. We reserve the right to change the itinerary and substitute arrangements of equal value if circumstances warrant.
Lake Garda, Nov 8 – 11, 2026 (Optional)
Continue your journey to Lake Garda, offering a beautiful change of scenery — where Alpine peaks, olive groves, and citrus gardens frame Italy’s largest and most majestic lake. Ferry rides to nearby villages, wine tastings with lake views, and beautifully prepared dinners that showcase Garda’s extraordinary olive oil and freshwater cuisine. It’s a serene and unforgettable way to end your time in northern Italy.
Inclusions
3 nights’ accommodations
All wine tastings
Daily breakfast
One wine lunch
Two wine dinners
All admissions and sightseeing per the itinerary
All hotel and meal taxes and gratuities
All ground transportation during the extension
Erica Archer as your professional wine guide
At the conclusion of the extension, group transportation is provided to Milan airport (MXP) for flights departing after 1:30 PM on the 11th
Exclusions
Airfare or travel after the trip
Transportation if traveling outside of our itinerary
Some meals are on your own. These are arranged around free time to explore cafés, lakeside promenades, and shops.
Pricing
€3,650 per person (double occupancy), €1,500 single supplement
Extraordinary Access
Private visits to some of the most respected wine producers in Tuscany—renowned estates and small, family-run producers alike.
Immersive Expereinces
Beyond winery visits, you’ll experience the region through hands-on cooking class, cultural moments, and unhurried time in places that invite exploration.
Stunning Stays
Elegant countryside estates you’ll look forward to returning to each night and remembering long after the trip.
Every detail handled
From arrival to departure, every aspect of your trip is handled with care. Transportation, accommodations, winery visits, reservations, and daily logistics are all arranged in advance, allowing you to focus entirely on enjoying the experience.
Incredible Meals
You’ll eat extremely well—dining at a mix of beloved local trattorias and standout restaurants, many known primarily to locals.
Lake Garda Extension
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.