Wine Tasting in Cocconato d'Asti — Barbera, Dolcetto & Nebbiolo

A 1.5-hour guided wine tasting in the rolling hills of Cocconato d’Asti

In the Monferrato hills of Cocconato d’Asti — one of Piedmont’s most scenic and undervisited wine zones — this 1.5-hour guided tasting opens with a handcrafted Vermouth: a botanical blend of lavender, citrus, and local herbs that serves as the perfect introduction to the flavours of the region. Three wines follow — Barbera with its deep colour and velvety texture, Dolcetto with its vibrant fruit and approachable structure, and Nebbiolo with the elegant complexity that makes it one of the world’s great red grapes. A board of local Robiola cheese, Grissini, and seasonal regional products accompanies each pour, rooting the tasting in the food culture of Cocconato. A sommelier guides the full experience. Available in English, Italian, Spanish, and French. Vineyard and cellar included.

Itinerary

• Arrival at the estate in Cocconato d’Asti. Welcome from the sommelier and introduction to the Monferrato wine zone and the three native Piedmont varieties.
• Vineyard walk — guided tour through the vines. The sommelier explains how the Cocconato hills shape the character of Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo.
• Cellar visit — explore the production cellar and aging areas. Understand how each variety is vinified and aged differently to achieve its distinctive character.
• First pour — handcrafted Vermouth presented with the story of its botanicals and its role in Piedmontese aperitivo culture.
• Wine tasting — Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo presented in sequence by the sommelier, each with tasting notes, terroir context, and food pairing guidance. Robiola cheese, Grissini, and seasonal products served alongside.
• Q&A and departure — open time to ask questions and purchase bottles directly from the producer.
• Total experience: approximately 1.5 hours.

What is included

• Welcome glass of handcrafted Vermouth (lavender, citrus, and local botanicals)
• Guided tasting of 3 premium Piedmont wines:
  • Barbera — velvety, deep red fruit
  • Dolcetto — vibrant, fresh, approachable
  • Nebbiolo — elegant, complex, age-worthy
  • Board of local Cocconato products:
  • Robiola cheese
  • Grissini
  • Seasonal regional specialities
• Guided tour of the vineyards and cellars
• Expert sommelier guidance throughout
• Available in English, Italian, Spanish, and French

Highlights

Vermouth Made on the Estate — The Perfect Opening
This tasting begins where Piedmontese hospitality has always begun — with a glass of Vermouth. Handcrafted on the estate from lavender, citrus, and local botanicals, this is not a commercial aperitivo poured from a supermarket bottle. It is a drink that captures the aromatic landscape of Cocconato d’Asti in a single glass — and the ideal introduction to the flavours that follow.

Three Native Varieties — The Full Piedmont Red Wine Story
Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo are not just three wines. They are three completely different expressions of the same Piedmont hillside — each with its own grape variety, its own production method, and its own personality. The Barbera is deep and velvety. The Dolcetto is vibrant and approachable. The Nebbiolo is structured, complex, and built to age. Tasting all three in sequence, guided by a sommelier, gives you the complete picture of why Piedmont is considered one of the world’s great wine regions.

Robiola and Grissini — Local Products That Belong With These Wines
Robiola is one of Piedmont’s most celebrated cheeses — soft, creamy, slightly tangy, and perfectly matched to the acidity of Barbera and the freshness of Dolcetto. Grissini were invented in Turin, less than an hour from Cocconato, and have been paired with Piedmontese wine for centuries. The board that accompanies this tasting is not decorative — it is a genuine expression of how people in this region eat and drink.

A Sommelier Who Knows Every Vine
The guide for this experience is a trained sommelier with deep knowledge of the Monferrato wine zone — the subregion of Asti where Cocconato sits. Every pour is accompanied by the story of the grape, the vintage, and the decisions behind the wine. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced wine enthusiast, the sommelier adapts the depth of the conversation to your level.

Cocconato d’Asti — Piedmont’s Best-Kept Secret
Cocconato d’Asti sits in the Monferrato hills, between the more famous wine zones of Barolo and Asti Spumante. Most visitors to Piedmont never make it here — which means those who do find one of the region’s most authentic and unhurried wine experiences. The landscape of rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and family estates that define Cocconato is exactly what people imagine when they think of Italian wine country — and rarely find.

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the location (meeting point) and contact.