Autumn
- Harvest and the colours of the vineyards
- Alba white truffle season
- Truffle hunting with a trifolao
- Private Barolo and Barbaresco tastings
- The truffle market in Alba
Langhe & Piedmont: Alba, Barolo and Barbaresco
The Langhe are vineyard hills south of Alba, home of Barolo and Barbaresco and, in autumn, of the white truffle. From Venice they are about four hours by car; if you fly, you land at Turin Caselle or Cuneo Levaldigi. We plan the stay, arrange wineries, hotels and restaurants with partners we know and coordinate every transfer, with our own cars or partner drivers, as your single point of contact.
- From Venice
- About 4 h by car
- Best time
- September to November
- Areas
- Alba, Barolo, La Morra, Barbaresco, Roero
What we arrange in the Langhe
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Private transfers and chauffeur
Private driver from Venice, Milan, Turin Caselle or Cuneo Levaldigi to the Langhe, and a chauffeur by the day between wineries, with our own cars or partners we coordinate.
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Private jets
We arrange private flights to Turin Caselle and Cuneo Levaldigi from Venice and the main European airports, with licensed operators.
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Helicopters
Helicopter transfers from Milan or Turin and scenic flights over the vineyard hills, arranged with licensed operators.
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Concierge
Hotels and estates among the vineyards, private tastings, truffle hunts with a trifolao in season and tables at local restaurants, booked and followed throughout your stay.
When to go
Spring and summer
- Quieter wineries and longer visits
- Lunches outdoors among the vines
- E-bike tours between the villages
- Castles and viewpoints in the long evening light
Where we take you
- Alba
- The town of the white truffle and its autumn market, with medieval towers and the streets of the old centre.
- Barolo and La Morra
- The village that gives the wine its name, and the La Morra viewpoint over the Barolo hills.
- Barbaresco
- The village and its tower above the Tanaro river, a few minutes from Alba, surrounded by Barbaresco wineries.
- Grinzane Cavour and Serralunga d'Alba
- Castles among the vineyards, in the UNESCO-listed landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato.
- Roero
- On the left bank of the Tanaro, wilder hills, Arneis white wines and quieter villages.
Langhe & Piedmont: your questions
When is white truffle season in Alba?
Alba white truffle season falls in autumn, roughly from October to December, when Alba also hosts its truffle fair. The harvest depends on each year's weather, so it is worth booking hotels and restaurants early.
How do I get to the Langhe from Venice?
By car with a driver it is about four hours from Venice to Alba, door to door. Alternatively we arrange a private flight to Turin Caselle or Cuneo Levaldigi and a private transfer from there.
What is the nearest airport to Alba?
The nearest is Cuneo Levaldigi, under an hour by car from Alba; Turin Caselle is about an hour and a half away and has more flights. From Milan Malpensa it takes about two hours.
Can you arrange private Barolo and Barbaresco tastings?
Yes. We arrange private visits and tastings at wineries in Barolo, La Morra, Barbaresco and nearby with selected partners, with a driver for the whole day so nobody has to drive.
When is the best time to visit the Langhe?
September to November, between the harvest and truffle season. Spring and summer are quieter and good for winery visits; most wineries ask for a booking in any season.
Does VLS own cars, aircraft or wineries in Piedmont?
No, in the Langhe we work with partners. Transfers run with our own cars or partner drivers we coordinate; private jets, helicopters, hotels, guides and wineries are partners that we select. We plan the trip and remain your single point of contact.
Plan your stay in the Langhe
Dates, guests and the wineries or experiences you are interested in: we reply with a tailored proposal.