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Put your senses to the test at INDOVINA IL VINO: a two-hour blind tasting at Tenuta Cucco and La Raia in Serralunga d'Alba. Sample six Piedmont wines with local salumi and cheese while you learn to identify varietal and vintage by sight, smell, and taste.
Put your senses to the test at INDOVINA IL VINO: a two-hour blind tasting at Tenuta Cucco and La Raia in Serralunga d'Alba. Sample six Piedmont wines with local salumi and cheese while you learn to identify varietal and vintage by sight, smell, and taste.
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Operated by Tenuta Cucco Azienda Agricola · Serralunga d'Alba, Piemonte
On a clear afternoon in Piemonte a tasting at Tenuta Cucco and La Raia retools the way you read a glass. Located in Serralunga d'Alba, Italy, this two-hour blind tasting trains your nose and palate across six top Piedmont wines while you learn to identify grapes, vintages, and aromatic signatures.
The experience begins in the cellar where bottles are poured unseen; conversation shifts from labels to texture, acidity, and regional character. Hosts from Tenuta Cucco and La Raia guide the group through tasting stations and a final reveal that leaves everyone with sharper senses and a small souvenir for the most perceptive guest.
Key features include vineyard views, the stone cellar, and a tasting format focused on blind comparison. You will sample regional whites and reds and pair them with a tagliere of local salumi and cheese, including coppa stagionata piemontese, salame crudo della tradizione, and formaggio Bra tenero DOP.
The surrounding landscape is classic Langhe: rolling vine-covered hills with calcareous and marl-rich soils that give grapes distinct minerality. That geology pairs with centuries of winemaking tradition in Piedmont, where techniques are passed down while younger producers experiment with lower intervention farming.
Practical details: the session runs about two hours, is open to guests 18 and over, and accommodates groups up to 18. Accessibility is noted as available though check in advance for specifics.
Why it stands out is not only the blind format but the chance to taste region-defining varieties with guidance from local producers. For visitors staying in Serralunga d'Alba or nearby Alba, this tasting is an approachable way to map Piedmont wines by scent and flavor rather than label—an educational and delicious reminder that wine is ultimately about what you taste.
The service fee on record is €50 per person, and the tasting can be enhanced with the included local board. Bring a notebook if you want to track impressions, and arrive with comfortable shoes for the short walk through vines. Above all, come ready to be surprised: blind pours force you to rethink assumptions, sharpen observation, and leave with new favorites from Piemonte.
If you want context for each pour, ask about vineyard exposure, vine age, and soil type; these details are often the fingerprint behind a bottle’s character. The event is practical for beginners and curious enthusiasts, and it makes a memorable stop on any Piedmont itinerary. Whether you plan a single tasting or use it as a primer before cellar visits elsewhere, INDOVINA IL VINO at Tenuta Cucco and La Raia delivers learning, local flavor, and an afternoon well spent. Reserve in advance to secure a preferred time, especially during harvest and weekend windows, when spots fill.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; mostly standing and short walks through the property. Suitable for most adults.
The blind tasting runs about two hours.
Yes, guests must be 18 or older to participate.
The listed fee of €50 covers six blind wine pours and a tagliere of local salumi and cheeses.
Accessibility is noted as available; contact the host ahead of time to confirm any specific needs.
This experience is restricted to adults aged 18 and over, so children cannot participate.
Ask the host in advance about substitutions for the tagliere; producers can often adjust offerings for allergies or preferences.
Piedmont is a long-established wine region; nearby Gavi is known for the Cortese grape and historic local traditions.
Many small Piedmont producers emphasize low-intervention viticulture and soil care; visitors should stay on paths and avoid disturbing vines.
Tenuta Cucco Azienda Agricola is a winery and agricultural estate located in Serralunga d'Alba, Piemonte, in the heart of Italy's Barolo production zone. The estate produces Barolo DOCG wines from Nebbiolo grapes and offers curated visitor experiences that connect vineyard, terroir and local cuisine. Visitors can tour the famed Cerrati cru vineyards and cellar, taste Barolo DOCG and other Nebbiolo expressions, and enjoy panoramic views including Monviso. Two core experiences are offered: Degustazione con piccolo pranzo, a winery visit that includes a guided tour of the Cerrati cru followed by a light lunch featuring regional specialties such as vitello tonnato and ravioli del plin paired with estate wines; and Nebbiolo mon amour, a focused two-hour tasting that showcases a selection of Nebbiolo wines and Barolo crus, with an optional platter of cured meats and cheeses. Each visit emphasizes wine education, regional food traditions and scenic vineyard landscapes. Tenuta Cucco's visitor offerings are tailored for travelers seeking authentic Barolo tastings, gastronomic pairings and vineyard views. Booking information, availability and any special dietary requests are managed by the estate to ensure a coherent tasting experience. The winery's location in Serralunga d'Alba and inclusion of known local wines make it a reliable choice for visitors exploring Piemonte's Barolo region.
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