November 10-17, 2024
This is a week of the prime cut of Northern Italy, from classic Torino to the rolling vinelands of the Langhe up to the high mountains of Valle d’Aosta. The story of this region in Autumn is the story of osterias and ochre forests, white truffles and big red wines. This journey unfolds easily, sumptuously, from one day to the next, staying in the finest hotels and drinking with the most renowned producers as we dive headlong into the Very Beautiful Lifestyle of the north.
Writer, Eater, Raconteur
Katie Parla
Editor of Osteria d’Italia
Eugenio Signoroni
Overview
This is a week of the prime cut of Northern Italy, from classic Torino to the rolling vinelands of the Langhe up to the high mountains of Valle d’Aosta. The story of this region in Autumn is the story of osterias and ochre forests, white truffles and big red wines. This journey unfolds easily, sumptuously, from one day to the next, staying in the finest hotels and drinking with the most renowned producers as we dive headlong into the Very Beautiful Lifestyle of the north.
R&K Host
Writer, Eater, Raconteur
Katie Parla, a native of what she calls the 21st region of Italy (that’s New Jersey), always dreamed of moving to Italy. And now, 20 years after she made the leap, she’s one of the foremost authorities on Italian food and drink, in all its thousand variations. You may have seen her guiding Stanley Tucci around Rome for his CNN show, or perhaps you’ve read one of her many books (the most recent, Food of the Italian Islands, is a banger). Either way, we’re thrilled she’s helping us showcase the Piedmont and Aosta.
Local Guide
Editor of Osteria d’Italia
There may not be a single person in all of the Republic better qualified to know what to eat, at what time of year, and with whom, than Eugenio Signoroni, pictured above far left. After a long editorial career at the iconic Slow Food, he branched out to write prolifically on Italian food culture in all parts of the boot. In addition to editing the authoritative Osteria d’Italia guide, he is the host of Lievito Madre, one of Italy’s top food podcasts, and he lives in the heart of Piedmont. A perfect host for this journey.
Gran Torino
Situated just steps from Piazza San Carlo in the classic heart of Turin, Agora Boutique Stays offers nine individually designed serviced apartments with hardwood floors, vintage furnishings, and eclectic textiles, along with high-quality Italian-made linens and amenities. But the highlight here is what’s at our doorstep: the gilded, glorious center of old Torino.
Vineyards for Days
Located in the middle of the family-run Fontanafredda vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, Cascina Galarej is a lush former farmstead offering panoramic views of Langhe wine country. Set within the community of Villaggio Narrante, a 19th-century village founded by the son of King Vittorio Emanuele, the estate features an indoor-outdoor heated pool, a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and spa treatments with grape must from the vineyards.
Funky Little Alpine Chalet
The name translates to “the snows of yesteryear,” but Les Neiges D’Antan puts a stylish contemporary twist on the traditional family-run mountain chalet. Set high in the Alps with views to the Matterhorn, the boutique property features a fireside lounge with an excellent sound system and vinyl record collection, a serpentine stone wine cave, and a spa with an outdoor hammam and snow-melt plunge pool.
Mike R.Keep doing what you are doing! The access and dining is amazing but I think what really makes you stand out is your team.
Renee V.The level of thoughtfulness in every experience and every afterthought was simply amazing. I am extremely grateful to have had Eugenio as our host.
Claudio S.Eugenio’s depth of knowledge was unparalleled, and he was very adept at translating his love of Italy’s food, wine and culture to us.
October 20-26, 2024
Ice cream for breakfast. Evening aperitivos. Leisurely late-night meals: Lean in to the rhythms of Sicilian life with an unparalleled food bounty shaped by the Mediterranean and centuries of conquest and exchange. Many of Italian cuisine’s best-loved dishes are rooted in Sicilian soil—join us for a tour of some of the best ingredients and meals Europe has to offer.
Writer, Eater, Raconteur
Katie Parla
Editor of Osteria d’Italia
Eugenio Signoroni
Jan 26-Feb 2, 2025
A deep week of Castillian grace, from our start in the stately and vibrant city of Salamanca into the sacred rural heartlands of Spain’s greatest product: jamón. This is an insider tour of a world-famous delicacy, and all the rich countryside that created it.
Journalist, Researcher, Explorer
Rafa Tonon
Fixer, Producer, Jamón Evangelist
Alejo Sabugo
Ready for a new adventure?
Ready for a new adventure?
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