Truffles are a culinary treasure that are popular additions to Mediterranean dishes. They are found in several parts of Europe. The most well-known areas include the Istrian Peninsula of Croatia, as well as many provinces of Italy including Piedmont and Tuscany, and the Perigord region of France. In addition to savouring these delicacies in your […]
Even in a year when tourism is halted there is much going on in the Piedmont Region. Aided by local institutions dedicated to promoting the excellent Eno- gastronomy and natural beauty of the area, Alto Monferrato is starting to emerge on the international tourist scene. Located in the southeast region of Piedmont, near the Ligurian
Can’t get to Europe? No worries…we’ve got your covered with a few perfect swaps right here in Australia. With Lavender fields, a rugged coastline, cobbled laneways, Chef Hatted restaurants, boutique wineries and a renowned coffee culture, you can get your Europe fix in Victoria. 1) Swap Provence for Daylesford, VIC The Provence region in France is
Our Italian Piedmont: Food, Wine & Truffles Tour focuses on satisfying your culinary cravings. It combines fresh food, interactive culinary experiences and some of the finest Italian wines. So while Australian’s are not able to leave the country, we look to South Australia to offer us a spectacular array of legendary food and drink. The
In January 2020, Ormina Tours announced an exclusive partnership with The Grand Wine Tour in Italy. Product launches were planned and by the close of the year the whole team expected to be fully immersed in quoting, booking and delivering an authentic product alongside The Grand Wine Tour. Alas, it was not to be. But
Travelling is the perfect way to celebrate life, especially for a special event like an anniversary. Here are 5 ideas to make your next anniversary vacation unique. These truly memorable experiences will leave you cherishing memories with your loved one for a lifetime. #1 Stay in a castle in the UK There is no better
When visiting Europe, a winery is most certainly on the cards. There are so many wineries that it can often be hard to choose. That’s why our expert sommelier, Sonia Speroni, has compiled a list of some of the best wineries to visit in Italy and Spain with a group of friends. From hospitality to
Thinking of beautiful purple lavender fields, you are probably instantly transported to the Provence region of Southern France. But this isn’t the only place you can find these stunning mauve landscapes in Europe. Due to climate change, it is now possible for lavender to grow where it was previously too difficult. Read more below on
Everybody loves a good list, especially if it involves wine! And we love it when some of our favourites make the global stage. The new list of World’s Best Vineyards 2020 has been unveiled and on it are some of the best Italian Wineries. How do they choose the global top fifty wineries? First of
The secret of success for Ceretto in Piedmont is owed to the exceptional soil and climate of the Langhe and the proprietors’ passion and wisdom to capture this quality in the wine. Riccardo Ceretto understood this in the 1930s when he began making wine. His sons Bruno and Marcello completed their father’s vision when they
