Unique things to do in Riviera di Ponente

We wil made a tour in the vineyard until the top of the hill. there you can see all the langhe hills, and i will talk about the season work into the wineyard. Then we will go into the vinery to learn all the process of vinification adn aging of the wine. And but last but not the least the winetasting! Other things to note is possible take your dog with you if the weather is not good we don't go into the wineyard, just in the winery and winetasting

I will take you on a time travel to discover the ancient sensations of Roman wine and you will understand how more than 2000 years ago our ancestors cultivated the vine and how they produced wine. It will also be possible to touch an ancient Roman press and the production amphorae. Finally we will taste together the ancient Roman wines: L'Aureum and Purpureum. We will analyz the sensory characteristics and food pairing! Other things to note It is absolutely a unique experience, you can relive sensations that the ancient Romans could experience more than 2000 years ago!

La Risorseria è un luogo dall'atmosfera casalinga, che ti introdurrà nella cultura di Langa. Lasciati trasportare dal racconto di Pier, che ti guiderà nella degustazione dei vini prodotti dalla nostra azienda di famiglia. Potrai assaggiare tutti i vini disponibili al momento, come il nostro bianco autoctono, la Nas-cetta del comune di Novello, il vino rosso Falun, il Dolcetto d'Alba, il Langhe Nebbiolo, la Barbera Superiore e i Baroli. Tutti i calici saranno accompagnati da grissini stirati a mano e nocciole tonda gentile e verranno abbinati a formaggi e salumi locali. Sarà un'occasione per scoprire alcune nozioni sulla cultura di Langa, sulle nostre tradizioni e le nostre radici, e nel frattempo, perchè no, potrai suonare il pianoforte o leggere un libro o dialogare con gli altri ospiti .. amiamo le connessioni! Seduto ai vecchi tavoli della Risorseria ti sentirai come in un piccolo salotto o cucina delle vecchie case di Langa. Il locale ospita inoltre alcune opere prodotte da artisti locali, e potrete scoprire come in Risorseria vengono prodotti manufatti artistici e di design con gli scarti di vinificazione e agricoli. Consultando un libro di antiche ricette piemontesi, crescerà in te la voglia di cenare o pranzare in uno degli incredibili ristoranti della zona, per cui saremo lieti di donarti il nostro consiglio e darti una mano nella scelta. Quindi...ti aspettiamo?

Visit a beautiful family owned winery on the Liguria di Ponente hills, close to the sea and taste their organic wines such as Pigato, Vermentino, Rossese and Granaccia. For generations the family have preserved their own lands cultivating local products. Located in Bastia on the Albenga plain where they grow herbs, the family farmland runs along the River Arroscia up to Ranzo on the high slopes of Imperia where you will find vineyards and olive groves. The family will welcome you in her beautiful rural house and old cellar. You'll taste 4 different wines paired with local delicacies. The maison is also famous for herbs and oil production. The use of pesticides, fertilizers and suchlike chemical products is not part of our local tradition, so we have just carried on as they did in the past. Organic farming is not a technical or economical choice: it is simply a question of culture.

Enter the estate and start your journey through the Barolo wine. Immersed in the rolling hills of the UNESCO Heritage Site. We start with 11 hectares of vineyards isit to the vineyards surrounding the estate, where the cultivation of the vine and its phenological phases will be addressed. After that, the tour continues in the museum where the history of founder Luigi Arnulfo is encapsulated. The tour continues in the winery where all the stages following the harvest take place: from the rooms with steel tanks for fermentation to the barrels for aging. The tour ends in the impressive tasting room, which is the old cellar where Luigi Arnulfo kept his Barolo barrels. The Wine & Chocolate Experience was created in collaboration with the historic Piedmontese brand Venchi. A tasting designed to offer a more special experience where wine is paired with chocolate. Four wines and our own Barolo Chinato will be featured in the tasting.

I will welcome our group to my apartment where we will have our interactive cooking class. I will introduce you the program and the grandma traditional receipts that we will cook together: everybody will have his own apron and I will teach you how to cook the following dishes: - tagliatelle - ravioli - orecchiette all rigorously handmady During the preparation everybody will have his own space and ingredients to put in practice what I'll teach, meanwhile I will be glad to share with you the origin of different preparation, with some historical link and show you some tricks how to make a dish a real artwork so that you can be a real italian chef when you will invite your friends at home next time! During the class you will learn also italian names for different ingredients and in a whilw you will became a PASTA expert. Ready for your special meal? We will move to the terrace and we will share PASTA receipts just cooked during the class and we'll finish our convivial dinner with a real italian coffee and some more legend and local tips. PASTA E BASTA... PASTA, WHAT ELSE? Other things to note ALCHOOL FREE EXPERIENCE If you partecipate in group, according to your special needs, we can tailor-made the cooking class for special occasion (birthday, anniversary etc), we are available to make experience both lunch and dinner. We can arrange a special table for kids.

We wil made a tour in the vineyard until the top of the hill. there you can see all the langhe hills, and i will talk about the season work into the wineyard. Then we will go into the vinery to learn all the process of vinification adn aging of the wine. And but last but not the least the winetasting! Other things to note is possible take your dog with you if the weather is not good we don't go into the wineyard, just in the winery and winetasting

Rendezvous at 6.30 pm at the Molo dei gozzi where you'll meet the Captain and the crew. Afterwards you'll be welcomed on board. Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience! The captain will bring you in a little bay, here you can swim in the clear waters of Baia del Forno or you can just relax while drinking a glass of complementary wine tasting traditional local fish products.6 Other things to note A few days before setting off, we will get in touch to make sure the weather is safe for us to go out at sea. And don't forget, Capitan Morgan is a fishing vessel!!! not a luxurious boat!

Live a unique experience, sailing aboard a 12 m sailing boat, fast and comfortable, in the most lively and clean sea of ​​the Mediterranean. Actively participate in the rigging of the sails and take the helm, to verify your skills as a sailor, following the skipper's instructions. Share the experience of life on board and sailing in family or between friends, in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and actively participate in the ecological action of collecting data on the presence / absence of cetaceans and the removal of plastic from the sea surface. You will learn about the sea and its wonderful inhabitants: on board, a certified High Quality Whale Watching guide will illustrate the characteristics of this privileged sea area, the Pelagos Sanctuary, the protected area created to protect the whales and dolphins that inhabit it. You will learn to recognize cetaceans' presence's signs and the method to identify the species present. You will discover the correct behavior to adopt in their presence. You will appreciate the beauty of the open sea and the unique colors of these waters rich in life. Battibaleno's skipper will respond to all your curiosities about the world of boating and navigation techniques, putting at your disposal over 40 years of experience, to enrich your knowledge and make you fall in love with the sea. Other things to note The whale watching activity will take place in full compliance with the Cetaceans' observation code of conduct, established by ACCOBAMS and Pelagos. Experience subject to weather conditions. Avoid taking sweet foods and sugary drinks before browsing..

I will take you on a time travel to discover the ancient sensations of Roman wine and you will understand how more than 2000 years ago our ancestors cultivated the vine and how they produced wine. It will also be possible to touch an ancient Roman press and the production amphorae. Finally we will taste together the ancient Roman wines: L'Aureum and Purpureum. We will analyz the sensory characteristics and food pairing! Other things to note It is absolutely a unique experience, you can relive sensations that the ancient Romans could experience more than 2000 years ago!

Varazze is part of the Ligurian Riviera known for its clear waters and for its culinary specialties. The rendezvous will be at 5:30 am at the fishing port. Here you'll meet our crew, afterwards you'll be welcomed on board. We'll give you a brief explanation of the work we are going to do, describing the gillnets, places where we are going to fish, and fishes we are looking for. You can watch the crew in action, while having fisherman's breakfast with hot focaccia and a glass of white wine. Other things to note A few days before setting off, we will get in touch to make sure the weather is safe for us to go out at sea. The time varies depending on the season, and therefore also on the type of fishing. The duration of the experience is just an indication, it can vary based on the catch, the weather etc.

DISCOVER PETRICOR The discovery experience is a real journey through the narrow countryside roads, in search of the most authentic Liguria. To guide you, you will find those who have decided to value their own territory by radically changing their perspective for a more sustainable future. Immersed in the olive groves you’ll discover everything that Petricor revolves around: a project made by people, values and sensations radically linked to this territory. This will be followed by a tasting itinerary designed to make you live an experience in close contact with our territory. All accompanied by two glasses of wine (or alcohol-free drinks) selected by Giada, paired with our products.

Three ways to recognize a good extra virgin olive oil from a low quality one! As a guest of a family business which produces extra virgin olive oil of the Taggiasca cultivar (one of the best in the world) you’ll learn how to recognize it and you’ll be able to choose the best oil for your palate! I’ll be waiting for you in the parking lot of the village of Apricale (and I’ll provide you with all the details on how to reach it in the easiest possible way). From here on we’ll cross the lovely village on foot, endorsed as one of “Italy’s most beautiful villages”. Beyond the village, our walk among the olive trees will begin. The path is easy but slightly uphill (it’s possible to go by car along the last section if needed). Together we’ll discover the typical Ligurian terraces known as “fasce”, which were built thanks to the ancient art of the dry walls, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage craft. Once at the olive grove I’ll tell you about the cultivation of the trees, from the initial pruning until the harvest and then the pressing. In the suggestive location of the olive grove I’ll reveal you the secrets of our job, I’ll make you taste our extra virgin olive oil and I’ll teach you how to recognize its features and differences with olive oils from other locations. Other delicacies from our land won’t be missing from the table, and they’ll make you fall in love with our Riviera.

With this experience I want to offer you an adventure suitable for any level of ability. Once the kayaks have been prepared, we will visit an area not very accessible from the ground where the green of the pines and the blue of the sea meet on a jagged coast, where you can take a dive with the mask to take a look at the fish and to the wonderful backdrop. We will continue to the beach to munch on a snack and relax a little in the sun before returning. An adventure, 100% ecological, that will make you enjoy the sea from different angles.

With this experience, I want to offer you the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise from an unusual perspective: in the middle of the sea. A play of amazing light and color, and every day a different painting. Adventure suited to any level of ability. Make the kayaks point to the open sea for a better view, the sunrise is the best time of day. The silence, the tranquility of the sea, the sound of the paddle entering the water. Once the sun rises, we'll head to the coast, where you can take a dip in a mask and check out the fish and the beautiful backdrop. We'll head to the beach to grab a bite to relax in the sun before heading back. An adventure, 100% ecological , that will allow you to experience the sea from different angles. The time of the experience is approximate since the position of the sun changes day by day

Risalita del torrente Argentina, Ritrovo ad Arma di Taggia dove col furgone attraverseremo il centro storico di Taggia e proseguiremo verso Badalucco, da lì ci tufferemo nelle acque fresche torrente Argentina dove camminando contro corrente, risaliremo attraversando rapide con l aiuto di corde, tuffi da diverse altezze in laghetti che passano dal giallo al verde smeraldo, arrampicheremo piccole pareti di roccia, passeremo in punti dove il verde delle piante spicca ancora di più in contrasto con le rocce rosse della falesia. All'arrivo ci sarà un rinfresco con prodotti di Taggia e rientro in furgone al punto di ritrovo.

With this experience I want to offer you an adventure suitable for any level of ability. Once the kayaks are ready, we will visit an area that is not very accessible from the ground where the green of the pines and the blue of the sea meet on a jagged coast, after half an hour of navigation, we will arrive in a bay where we will leave our kayaks to wear masks and take a look at the fish and the wonderful seabed. Leaving the water we will relax a little on the beach in the sun before returning. An adventure, 100% ecological, that will make you experience the sea from different angles. Other things to note kayaks are sit on top double,2+1, single

You will learn to recognize extra Virgin olive oil to bad oil, in a real italian oil firm. I’ll be waiting for you in the parking place of the village of APRICALE (and I’ll provide all details to effortlessly reach it), together we’ll decide wether moving on foot across the olive tree grove (about a 40 minute walk) or keep on going by car. If you choose the path on foot, we’ll cross the lovely village of Apricale, recognized among “Italy’s most beautiful Villages”. Beyond the village our walk among the olive tree groves will begin. The path is simple, but slightly uphill. Together we’ll discover the typical Ligurian terraces known as “fasce” (strips), created through the ancient craft of the DRY WALLS, acknowledged as Unesco World Heritage. Once arrived at our grove, I’ll tell you about the cultivation of the olive tree from the initial pruning until the harvest and final pressing. In the suggestive setting of the olive tree grove I’ll reveal all the secrets of our job, I’ll make you sample our “Evo” olive oil and teach you how to recognize its features and differences with olive oils from other places. There will be also other local gastronomical delis which will make you fall in love with our land of Riviera. Other things to note An experience for everyone, outdoors, fun and educational for kids as well. You’ll find out what’s inside an olive oil bottle!

The Experience consists in make picture of your best moment during the visit in Varigotti e Noli. Walking I'll show you some of the most beautiful spot of Varigotti than we'll go to Noli another typical Ligurian villages. During the walking you can also make photo (please if you want bring with you your camera if you have got one) Other things to note On request we can consider another route for our shooting Kids are welcome IN HIGH SEASON WE'LL DO THE SHOOTING IN VEREZZI

Dogliani and the Langhe are the homeland of wine, there isn't a better way to welcome you than with a good glass of Dogliani wine! So it's time to get to work. We'll start with a delicious appetizer: vegetable flan with fondue. Then we will prepare handmade pasta combined with a sauce made with the freshest ingredients of the season. We will make tajarin, tagliatelle or maltagliati, served with vegetables, cheese, sausage or mushroom sauces, depending on the seasonal availability. Finally, following the tradition, we will prepare zabaione, the typical egg-based liqueur cream, perfect to combine with cakes and biscuits. After working hard, it will be time to enjoy our dishes in a pleasant friendly lunch. Please let me know about any intolerance or preferences during the booking process and I'll be happy to adapt the menu to meet your request. The experience is in Italian, if you need it in English I will arrange it without problems. During the class you will find the recipe book available in 4 languages: Italian, English, German or French.