R&K Trip Itinerary

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. We are led in this journey by Eugenio Signoroni, editor of the annual Osterie d’Italia guide, a man who makes it his business to know everybody and one of the best bites of the region. He will be joined by Nathan Thornburgh, Roads & Kingdoms co-founder and editor of the R&K book Pasta Pane Vino: Deep Travels through Italy’s Food Culture.

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November 12-19, 2023

Day 1

Nov 12 Sun

Veni, Vidi, Vermouth

TURIN PALACE HOTEL
Via Paolo Sacchi, 8, 10128 Torino TO, Italy
+390110825321

Welcome cocktails at an Art Nouveau cafe under the gilded arcades of old Torino
Classic Piemontese osteria dishes in a long, relaxed, family-style dinner at Antiche Sere
A warm and regal introduction to Italy’s first capital city

Day 2

Nov 13 Mon

Into Wine Country

CASCINA GALAREJ
Via Alba, 15, 12050 Serralunga D’alba CN, Italy
+39 0173 626630

Head for wine country! Transfer to the Langhe, Italy’s most celebrated wine region
Visit to Cascina Tajvin, the natural wine producer in Asti Province, en route
Lunch al fresco organized by the contemporary Torino osteria Consorzio
Check in to Cascina Galarej, our home in the Langhe on the grounds of the former royal estate at Fontanafredda
Meal at the traditional Roero restaurant Centro for the iconic regional dish fritto misto

Day 3

Nov 14 Tue

Icons of the Langhe

CASCINA GALAREJ
Via Alba, 15, 12050 Serralunga D’alba CN, Italy
+39 0173 626630

Breakfast at Cascina Galarej
Set out for the village of Barolo for a session with the iconic winemaker Andrea Farinetti of Borgogno
Lunch of Piemontese classics at Borgogno catered by regional chefs
Afternoon siesta on the grounds of Cascina Galarej
Indelible dinner at the Michelin 3-star restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba

Day 4

Nov 15 Wed

The Riches of the Region

CASCINA GALAREJ
Via Alba, 15, 12050 Serralunga D’alba CN, Italy
+39 0173 626630

Silvio Pistone, cheesemaker, hosts at his farm for sheep cheese, salume, and maybe fresh truffles
A delicious visit to legendary hazelnut and gianduja producers Papa dei Boschi
Dinner of private dining at the historic Michelin-starred restaurant Guido on the Fontanafredda Estate

Day 5

Nov 16 Thu

From Rice toward the Ice

Valdostan Resort TBD

One last breakfast in the Langhe
Transfer by private van to Casalbeltrame
Lunch at Riso Buono estate discovering the secrets of Piedmont’s rice culture with our charismatic host Cristina Brizzolari
Head to the mountains of Valle d’Aosta, the iconic dairy-and-glaciers region of the Alps
Dinner at the classic Valdostan brasserie, Bon Bec

Day 6

Nov 17 Fri

The Heights of Valle d’Aosta

Valdostan Resort TBD

Breakfast at our hotel
Experience cable-car magic of Skyway Monte Bianco
A private tasting of fontina cheese, salume, natural wines, and local beers at 8000 ft
Dinner at Michelin-starred Caffè Nazionale in Aosta

Day 7

Nov 18 Sat

Carema back to the city

TURIN PALACE HOTEL
Via Paolo Sacchi, 8, 10128 Torino TO, Italy
+390110825321

Leave the mountains toward Torino and our final act
Discovering the heroic vineyards of Carema with Gian Marco Viano, one of Italy’s most exciting young winemakers
Light lunch in the vineyards, as one does
Back to Torino, with free time for shopping or napping or whatever your vice
Last dinner at the restaurant of friends in Torino, capped by optional nightcap, after all it’s our final evening