An authentic half-day among goats, artisan cheese, ancient woods, and the most genuine flavors of Roero.
Food & Wine Experience in Roero, Piedmont
Duration:
half day
Group:
min. 4 people
Difficulty:
Easy, scenic transfers
How it works:
walking + driving
A food & wine itinerary in Piedmont, in Roero
Roero, Piedmont. A land of rolling hills where you’ll explore nature at its most beautiful and meet young, passionate producers who dedicate their lives to farming and animals. I’ll take you to taste the local specialties. Designed for groups of at least four people, this tour comes in three options: choose the one that best fits your style.
A journey of nature and honest flavors. Discover the true heart of Roero with an unforgettable food & wine experience.
PERFECT FOR
- small groups of friends, families, and couples
Choose your option
Prices are based on a minimum of 4 participants (ask us about smaller groups)
Option A - Cheese & Picnic
€95
Nature & Traditional Flavors
What’s included:
- Visit to a goat farm
- Milking experience and cheese-making workshop
- Tasting of artisan cheeses and other local specialties
- Picnic in the Castagna Granda woods (basket to pick up at the start of the walk)
- Blanket and picnic set
- Sweet tasting at the farm, featuring hazelnut- and saffron-based treats
Cheese-themed visit & tasting: Start your day with Paolo and his goats, the heart of truly authentic cheeses. You’ll step into a nearly forgotten world, kept alive by two young brothers and their love for animals and nature. Walk through the woods with the goats (raised semi free-range), try milking, and then turn fresh milk into cheese in a real dairy workshop. While the magic happens, enjoy a tasting of goat and cow cheeses, paired with local specialties and excellent Roero wines.
Woodland picnic & sweet tasting: After the visit, park at the farm and pick up your picnic basket. A short walk takes you into the evocative Castagna Granda woods, where you can relax in the shade of ancient trees.
The picnic includes frittata, lardo and hazelnuts, Russian salad, vegetable and/or fruit crudités, water and Roero wine, bread, plus the blanket and picnic set. After lunch, head back to the farm for a sweet tasting of local treats—think hazelnut cake with saffron zabaglione, gianduja cream, hazelnut cookies, and more.
Option B - Picnic & Winery
€75
The Woods & Roero Wines
What’s included:
- Picnic in the Castagna Granda woods (basket to pick up at the start of the walk)
- Blanket and picnic set
- Sweet tasting at the farm, featuring hazelnut- and saffron-based treats
- Visit to a local winery
- Tasting of three wines with platters of local products
Woodland picnic & sweet tasting: Start by parking at the farm and picking up your picnic basket. Enjoy a walk in nature and reach the Castagna Granda woods, where you can unwind with a delicious picnic under centuries-old trees. After lunch, return to the farm for a sweet tasting of their products, paired with a good coffee.
The picnic includes frittata, lardo and hazelnuts, Russian salad, vegetable and/or fruit crudités, water and Roero wine, bread, plus the blanket and picnic set. After lunch, head back to the farm for a sweet tasting of local treats—think hazelnut cake with saffron zabaglione, gianduja cream, hazelnut cookies, and more.
Winery visit & tasting: Wrap up your Roero day at a local winery. You’ll get to know the area through its wines, admire the Rocche del Roero, and taste three labels paired with platters of local specialties. An authentic experience—warm, personal, and genuinely local.
Option C - Cheese Discovery
€50
A cheese-focused experience
What’s included:
- Visit to a goat farm
- Milking experience and cheese-making workshop
- Tasting of artisan cheeses—recently recognized as a Slow Food Presidia—plus other local specialties
Cheese-themed visit & tasting: Start your day with Paolo and his goats, the heart of truly authentic cheeses. You’ll step into a nearly forgotten world, kept alive by two young brothers and their love for animals and nature. Walk through the woods with the goats (raised semi free-range), try milking, and then turn fresh milk into cheese in a real dairy workshop. While the magic happens, enjoy a tasting of goat and cow cheeses, paired with local specialties and excellent Roero wines.
Info for all options
The tour takes place in the heart of Roero, among farms, woodlands, hazelnut groves, and local wineries. Activities revolve around the Castagna Granda area and small producers nestled in the hills around Monteu Roero. A genuine itinerary where nature, rural traditions, and Piedmontese flavors come together.
The tour lasts half a day, with timing that may vary depending on the option you choose. Some activities—like the dairy visit and milking—take about two hours, while the picnic and tastings flow naturally into the rest of the experience. The program is designed for a relaxed, fully immersive pace.
This tour is designed for groups of at least 4 people, so we can keep the experience complete and engaging. Larger groups are possible with dedicated planning, while groups of two can join through a SlowBox option only. Each formula stays intimate, so you can truly connect with the people behind the products.
We can agree on the arrival time together.
The tour does not include organized transportation. You’ll need your own car to reach the different stops. A short drive is planned between the goat farm and the tasting, following the GPS coordinates we provide. The experience combines self-driving transfers with short walking sections in the woods.
All our tours are organized on request, on the date you choose and for the number of participants you indicate. After your inquiry, we check availability and send you a quote with all details. To confirm, a 30% deposit is enough (the balance is due 15 days before the tour). If the date is very close, we may request full payment. We accept bank transfer, credit card, or Satispay. Every quote has a clear expiration date.
SlowDays mainly communicates by email. It’s the best way to reply clearly, neatly, and quickly to every request. Write to claudia@slowdays.it or fill out the form on the tour page: we’ll get back to you soon. And everything we agree on stays written and easy to reference. If a call is truly needed, we’ll decide together later. We prefer this method because it helps us manage timing, quotes, and details with more care—so the service stays accurate for everyone.
We share tour details after confirmation and payment. SlowDays is not a third-party marketplace: we personally design each package, choosing the best partners for style, quality, and availability. Since 2016, we’ve worked with a trusted network of suppliers and happy guests. Reviews will tell you more than we ever could.
If you have specific preferences, share them right away—we’ll evaluate the best fit or close alternatives.
If the weather is bad or uncertain, SlowDays will agree a Plan B with you—so the day stays enjoyable.
Depending on the tour and the occasion, we may reschedule, adapt, or adjust the experience while keeping the same spirit and goal.
Specific solutions can vary by event type or package.
Our reference prices do not officially change between low and high season: we keep the same baseline rates all year.
That said, in fall—peak season in the Langhe—some hotels or services may apply increases that we must follow. Booking well in advance is always a smart move! Also, since every quote is personalized, you may see small price differences depending on the partners available at confirmation. We always aim for the best balance between quality, availability, and value 🌿
In your inquiry, you can ask to tailor your tour:
- Your preferred start time
- Add an experience: dinner, aperitivo, an overnight stay, and more options you’ll find across our site and other tours. We’ll evaluate together based on availability, timing, and how the day is organized.
Trekking in the Langhe Perfect if you love walking through hills and vineyards.
Routes vary by length and difficulty, but stay scenic and accessible. Keep in mind: these are hills—some climbing is part of the deal!
We’ll provide the track, points of interest, and our tips for the nicest stops.
We can include lunch, tastings, or a winery visit depending on the option you choose.
Ready to go?
Book your Roero food & wine tour and enjoy a unique experience of nature, flavors, and local traditions. Pick the option that inspires you most and get ready to discover a world of small, beautiful excellences. Contact me for details and to plan your day!
Want to gift an experience in the Langhe? Visit our SlowBox page and pick your favorite.
The tours on this page are designed for small groups: a minimum of four people. Just two of you? Write to me and ask about availability for your preferred dates. With at least ten days’ notice, we may be able to organize your “Day for Two”.
A few specific questions?
The picnic includes: frittata, lardo and hazelnuts, Russian salad, vegetable and/or fruit crudités, water, Roero wine (one bottle per two people), bread, plus the blanket and picnic set.
You’ll need GPS coordinates to reach the locations. There are no standard street addresses, which helps keep the experience far from everyday rush.
Yes, there’s a short drive between the goat farm and the tasting location in Option A.
The sweet tasting includes the farm’s specialties, such as hazelnut cake with saffron zabaglione, gianduja cream, hazelnut cookies, hazelnut paste, toasted hazelnuts, and raw hazelnuts.
Guest stories
A truly unique experience
With this cheese tasting experience, we want to show you a lesser-known side of the Langhe and Roero area—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its vineyard landscapes. This part of Piedmont holds much more than world-famous wines: think hazelnuts known across the globe, and outstanding cheeses like the ones in this tour.
For us, every product has a story worth telling—a story made of people and traditions. Meeting those who create these local excellences helps you feel a different rhythm of life, guided by nature, animals, and seasons—rhythms we often forget in everyday routines.
Don’t picture a huge farm—this is a small, real place run by two brothers who chose to revive one of the oldest jobs in the world: shepherding.
It’s a joy to step into their world and join a walk with the goats, raised semi free-range.
You can try milking and then turn freshly milked milk into cheese in a real dairy workshop. While the milk becomes cheese, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable cheese tasting in Langhe & Roero (we’re in Roero, but some cheeses are typical of the Langhe!).
The tasting happens either in the woods or in a small “ciabot” surrounded by nature. Depending on conditions, availability, and the weather, we may drive to the farmer’s home for the tasting.
You’ll taste goat and cow cheeses made on-site (raw milk only), local salami, fruit or preserves, wine, and seasonal bites paired with the cheeses.
You might even check whether the farm’s hens laid some fresh eggs—and, if so, taste those too!
The experience lasts around 2 hours, depending on your curiosity and group size.
Cheese tastings are fairly common in our area. Many wineries, bars, and trattorias offer wine-and-cheese pairings, sometimes with great explanations of the cheese styles you’ll taste—aging methods, maturity levels, aromas (some… not exactly polite!), and how they shape flavor.
Our Roero cheese experience goes further. You’ll see and understand the whole production cycle. You’ll meet the true “tool” of a farmer: respect and daily care for the animals. The final product always reflects what the animals ate and how they were looked after.
This visit doesn’t follow a strict stopwatch. In general, it lasts about two hours—but it depends on your group size, how the animals are doing that day, and (a lot) on your curiosity. When guests ask good questions, producers love to share more!
The cheese experience must always be booked and agreed with the producer. We can usually plan it in almost any season. It’s a complete experience on its own, and it pairs beautifully with one of our Wine Tours or with a Weekend in the Langhe.
Castagna Granda: a gentle giant of Roero
In the heart of Roero, among steep hills and dense woods, you’ll find a natural monument: the Castagna Granda. This centuries-old chestnut tree, with its imposing presence and wide, lush canopy, is much more than a tree—it’s a living symbol of nature’s strength and a quiet witness to the past.
Castagna Granda, with its twisted, intertwined trunks, is breathtaking. Its bark, its knotted branches, the stories that passed beneath it: around 400 years old and about 10 meters in circumference. A true colossus—a gentle giant resting in a meadow, surrounded by other majestic chestnuts.
Walking under its canopy, especially on summer days, feels almost magical. The cool, welcoming shade offers a real pause—and, yes, maybe even a moment of meditation. In fall, as the fruit ripens, the ground fills with chestnuts that locals gather with care, continuing a tradition that returns year after year.
This monumental tree—and the surrounding woods—also provides habitat for several local wildlife species.
Visiting Castagna Granda means carving out time for peace and quiet. Slow time, just the way we like it. It’s the perfect place for your picnic, where you can enjoy Roero flavors surrounded by nature.
If you’re looking for a corner of paradise to reflect, relax, and reconnect, Castagna Granda is waiting with open arms, ready to share its ancient wisdom and timeless beauty.
The magic of saffron
In the heart of Roero, saffron grows too. Delicate and fascinating, with lilac petals and precious red stigmas, it demands passion, dedication, and deep respect for nature.
Saffron cultivation is an art built on patience and meticulous care. When the blossoms open, harvest begins—precision work done at dawn, while flowers are still closed, to protect the stigmas’ quality. Each flower is hand-picked with extreme delicacy, a gesture repeated dozens and dozens of times.
After harvesting, flowers go to the lab for the most delicate step: separating the stigmas. Only the three central red threads are taken from each flower and then dried, a process carried out with great care to preserve saffron’s remarkable aroma and coloring power.
The result is a top-quality spice, appreciated not only in Italy but abroad as well. Saffron is loved for its intense aroma, vibrant color, and unique flavor—adding a touch of magic to both traditional and innovative dishes.
Growing saffron is an act of love for the land and its traditions. You’ll find it in this tour, and you can satisfy every curiosity directly with the growers.
Monteu Roero: a small gem in the heart of Roero, Piedmont
Monteu Roero is a small, precious village set in the Roero hills, Piedmont. It sits about 40 kilometers south of Turin, surrounded by a varied landscape of vineyards, woods, and steep “rocche” ridges.
The history of Monteu Roero is ancient, like many Roero villages. It dates back to Roman times and has medieval roots. Its name comes from the Roero counts, a noble family that ruled the area in the Middle Ages and left a strong mark on local culture. A key landmark is the Roero Castle, a beautiful fortress that dominates the landscape and offers panoramic views. Its towers and walls still whisper stories of knights and noble ladies.
Geographically, Monteu Roero is a great starting point for exploring the region. Its hills produce grapes for excellent wines, such as Roero Arneis and Nebbiolo (here, the denomination is simply Roero). A walk along the Rocche del Roero may even reveal fossil traces in the yellow tuff walls.
Monteu Roero isn’t only about wine. The village is also known for fruit—especially peaches and strawberries—and for delicious hazelnuts.
Before or after the tour, you can spend a little time exploring the surroundings. And if you’d like more ideas for the Roero area, here’s the dedicated page in our Guide.
The area I’m describing is part of the broader Langhe-Roero and Monferrato landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014.
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