Since 2016, we have organized wine tours for Danish tourists every other year and have so far been to Italy, France, Germany, Austria & Hungary. Behind me are 24 guests, thinking back on a beautiful and eventful 9-day tour that has taken us to the wine regions of Savoie, Piedmont & Trentino-Alto/Adige.

What significance do donkeys, bees, and buried cow horns have as an important part of winemaking? The biodynamically certified winery Rivetto, located in the heart of Piedmont, provides some of the answers. 

Set in the rolling hills of Roero, Cascina Val del Prete is a family-run winery with a history and a deep connection to the land. Over three generations, the Roagna family has dedicated themselves to crafting wines that reflect the unique character of their vineyards.

It is not often that the release of the most current vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco bring two groups of so relatively identical wines on the market. There are differences but in general, we are looking at a bunch of balanced, approachable wines in what could maybe be described as a new-classic style in the two famous appellations.