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Date: October 25 - 30
Cost: $15,500
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Date: October 25 - 30
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IN SEARCH OF WHITE GOLD
October 30
October 25
From Piedmont to Milan
SEPTEMBER 5
- September 11, 2026
- September 11, 2026
with Leonid Parfenov
In search of
architectural treasures
architectural treasures
Club Trip
From the great Barolo in dusty cellars to the white gold in the forests of Alba
From the great Barolo
in dusty cellars
to the white gold
in the forests of Alba
in dusty cellars
to the white gold
in the forests of Alba
Journalist and TV presenter, author of documentaries and books, wine lover
Leonid Parfenov
We'll get our boots dirty mushroom hunting and spend our evenings having leisurely conversations about the transition from craft to art. This is a week of pure hedonism with a dash of intellectual flair. We'll discuss everything from the fate of empires to the perfect risotto.
Piedmont is the land of Italy's finest achievements. We're heading to the Langhe, the region's foothills, not just to "taste," but to decipher the region's DNA. Everything here is at its finest: from the "white gold" of truffles
in the forests of Alba to the aristocratic Barbaresco and Barolo in the glass.
in the forests of Alba to the aristocratic Barbaresco and Barolo in the glass.
Piedmont is the land of Italy's finest achievements. We're heading to the Langhe, the region's foothills, not just to "taste,"
but to decipher the region's DNA. Everything here is at its finest: from the "white gold" of truffles in the forests of Alba to the aristocratic Barbaresco and Barolo in the glass.
but to decipher the region's DNA. Everything here is at its finest: from the "white gold" of truffles in the forests of Alba to the aristocratic Barbaresco and Barolo in the glass.
A tour for intellectual hedonists who want to understand the DNA of Piedmont and see the underbelly of Milanese luxury
from Leonid
Directly
it's not just a change of location
Have a nice trip –
It's a way to find friends, start thinking differently, and get answers to questions that aren't usually discussed in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
No random travel companions. Only people with whom you want to share the taste of rare vintage and the depth of the moment. Those who value meaning as highly as atmosphere.
Insiders = finding your own.
Insiders = finding your own.
No random travel companions. Only people
with whom you want to share the taste of rare vintage and the depth of the moment. Those who value
meaning as highly as atmosphere.
Insiders = finding your own.
with whom you want to share the taste of rare vintage and the depth of the moment. Those who value
meaning as highly as atmosphere.
Insiders = finding your own.
6 DAYS,
6 TRAVEL ACCENTS
Villa Sparina
Truffle forests of Langhe
Grinzane Castle Cavour
Portrait Milano
Hidden Palazzo
A dive into what remains behind closed doors
Gaja Castle
We'll swap our loafers for boots and head into the misty forest following a professional "trifolau." It's a hunt for the world's most capricious delicacy, where the outcome depends on the dog's nose and luck, which smiles only on the patient
Truffle forests of Langhe
A visit to Barbaresco, to the family that changed the face of Italian winemaking. We'll enter the inner sanctum—the place where wines that have become the currency of collectors and aristocrats are created
Gaja Castle
A dive into the world of Gavi at the winery, where bottle design has become as iconic as the wine itself. We explore how form and content merge to create the perfect Piedmontese still life
Villa Sparina
We'll gain access to the private hall of Count Cavour, the architect of a unified Italy.
Lunch here isn't just a meal, but an introduction to the secret club of the "Knights of Truffle
and Wine," surrounded by authentic 19th-century interiors.
Lunch here isn't just a meal, but an introduction to the secret club of the "Knights of Truffle
and Wine," surrounded by authentic 19th-century interiors.
Grinzane Castle Cavour
Life in the heart of Milan—in a former 16th-century seminary transformed by the Ferragamo family into a masterpiece of modern hospitality. It's the epicenter of tranquility and luxury within the world's most vibrant fashion district
Portrait Milano
We'll ignore the queues at the Duomo for the quiet courtyards and private collections hidden behind heavy oak doors. This is a Milan that opens only by personal appointment and only to those who know where to look
Hidden Palazzo
We'll swap our loafers for boots and head
into the misty forest following a professional "trifolau." It's a hunt for the world's most capricious delicacy, where the outcome depends
on the dog's nose and luck, which smiles only on the patient.
into the misty forest following a professional "trifolau." It's a hunt for the world's most capricious delicacy, where the outcome depends
on the dog's nose and luck, which smiles only on the patient.
Truffle forests of Langhe
A visit to Barbaresco, to the family that changed the face of Italian winemaking.
We'll enter the inner sanctum—the place
where wines that have become the currency of collectors and aristocrats are created.
We'll enter the inner sanctum—the place
where wines that have become the currency of collectors and aristocrats are created.
Gaja Castle
A dive into the world of Gavi at the winery,
where bottle design has become as iconic as the wine itself. We explore how form
and content merge to create the perfect Piedmontese still life.
where bottle design has become as iconic as the wine itself. We explore how form
and content merge to create the perfect Piedmontese still life.
Villa Sparina
We'll gain access to the private hall of Count
Cavour, the architect of a unified Italy. Lunch here isn't just a meal,
but an introduction to the secret club of the "Knights of Truffle and Wine," surrounded by authentic 19th-century interiors.
Cavour, the architect of a unified Italy. Lunch here isn't just a meal,
but an introduction to the secret club of the "Knights of Truffle and Wine," surrounded by authentic 19th-century interiors.
Grinzane Castle Cavour
Life in the heart of Milan—in a former 16th-century seminary transformed by the Ferragamo family into a masterpiece of modern hospitality. It's the epicenter of tranquility
and luxury within the world's most vibrant fashion district.
and luxury within the world's most vibrant fashion district.
Portrait Milano
INSIDERS
Tour itinerary
October 25 – October 30
Click on the days to view the program
Day 1
October 25
A dinner and introduction followed by a talk by Leonid Parfenov, "Be Your Own Curator." We set the rhythm for the entire trip: learning to work with contexts and read history where others see mere landscapes. This is the moment of fine-tuning our "optics" before our full immersion in Piedmont.
A stroll through the Villa Sparina vineyards and an introduction to the architecture of taste. We'll explore the renowned 18th-century cellars and discover how the bottle's shape became a manifesto of local style.
We'll be met at Milan airport and transferred to your villa. We'll begin where the Piedmontese hills meet the Ligurian wind.
The beginning of something great
Day 2
October 26
Lunch in the rhythm of Slow Food.
Trying Piedmont "unfiltered."
Trying Piedmont "unfiltered."
A gala dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. We move on to the "higher mathematics" of taste. This is an evening of deconstructing meanings: learning to read the chef's signature style as well as historical contexts.
We start the morning with a clean slate at the La Raia art farm. Here, ecology meets contemporary art. We'll see why "natural" is the ultimate luxury today.
The art of being first
Day 3
October 27
After lunch, we'll go truffle hunting.
We swap loafers for boots and head into the forest, following a sniffer dog. Excitement, fog, mud, and the scent of "white gold." Piedmont as it is, unfiltered.
We swap loafers for boots and head into the forest, following a sniffer dog. Excitement, fog, mud, and the scent of "white gold." Piedmont as it is, unfiltered.
An intimate evening in a private hall in Asti: a joint presentation by Leonid Parfenov and Vasily Raskov, "Nebbiolo vs. Barbera." This is more than just a tasting, but a profound exploration of Piedmont's character through its premier wines. We'll discover the secrets behind the labels of great estates and how the meanings and tastes of these lands have evolved over the centuries.
We begin the morning with a visit to the Gaia family castle. It's a touch of legend: we'll taste the wines that shaped Italy's modern image. Afterward, we'll enjoy a simple, no-frills lunch. Simple food to ground us and highlight the grandeur of the morning's vintages.
The hunt for the "golden" code
Day 4
October 28
After lunch, we bid farewell to the misty hills and move on to the capital of world fashion. We'll check into a former 16th-century seminary, now the city's most fashionable hotel, according to the Ferragamo family.
Our first evening in the city. We're getting into the rhythm of the metropolis with a glass of classic Negroni in the epicenter of Fashion Square.
We begin the morning at the residence of Count Cavour, the architect of Italian unification. We'll enter halls closed to ordinary tourists, where the Knights of the Order of Truffles and Wine gather. We'll dine in authentic 19th-century interiors. We'll discuss with Leonid Parfenov how high politics and gastronomy shaped the Italian nation.
Aristocratic code and Milanese chic
Day 5
October 29
At lunchtime, you have free time: Fashion Square. Time to spend money on things that will delight you until next season.
We begin the morning by exploring the city's underbelly. We explore private courtyards and hidden palazzos that you won't find in guidebooks. This is a walk through Milan's sleek facades that reveals true Milanese luxury.
Milan's Secret Code
Day 6
October 30
Back to reality, which, alas, will be a little less delicious than this week. Arrivederci!
We begin the day leisurely in Milan's most beautiful courtyard. Breakfast at Portrait. Time for final reflections, jotting down thoughts, and a farewell espresso amid impeccable Italian service. Transfer to the airport.
Farewell to Milan
Look
at the beauty
you will live in
at the beauty
you will live in
Look at the beauty
you will live in
you will live in
During our trip, comfortable double rooms in 5* hotels have been reserved for you
How to turn travel into a personal self-education project? An evening discussion on how to deeply understand global contexts and develop your taste through great cities and off-the-beaten-path routes
"BE YOUR OWN CURATOR"
WITH LEONID PARFENOV
WITH LEONID PARFENOV
"BE YOUR OWN CURATOR"
WITH LEONID PARFENOV
WITH LEONID PARFENOV
A wine expert and wine culture ideologist is responsible for the "taste" of our expedition. The highlight will be his joint presentation with Leonid Parfenov, "Dialogues on Piedmont: Nebbiolo and Barbera." Together, they will guide you from folk traditions to aristocratic meanings, immersing you in the philosophy of great estates.
Special guest: Vasily Raskov
Meetings with the owners of iconic estates. Learn the secrets of Barolo and Barbaresco production firsthand from those who are shaping the history of Italian winemaking today
wineries of the "first league"
What else will be on the tour?
price
and booking conditions
15.500$
for one *subject to double occupancy
Single occupancy $750+
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE PROGRAM
All activities according to the program
Wine tastings at wineries
Group transfer from/to the airport
Accompaniment by a Russian-speaking guide
Meals: drinks, breakfasts in hotels, lunches and dinners
in restaurants
in restaurants
All transfers within the program
Accommodation in hotels
International flight (we'll be happy to help you find the best flight for you)
Medical insurance
Early check-in and late check-out
Mini-bar
Personal expenses
Individual meeting at the airport
Visa application
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM PRICE
Moments from past rounds
Moments
from past rounds
from past rounds
Memories you want to return to
everything you need to know before traveling
Leonid will be with the group at all stages, so you will have plenty of time to communicate.
To reserve a place, a deposit of $4,000 per participant is required. Contact us via messenger or submit a request for details. Please note, spots on the tour are strictly limited. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your trip 45 days before the start date.
Don't worry about buying plane tickets! We'll be happy to help you find and purchase all the necessary tickets for your trip. Just contact us, and we'll take care of everything.
Tour prices include accommodation in double rooms with a person of the same gender. We strive to distribute people as comfortably as possible. If you don't want to share a room, you can request single rooms for an additional fee.
There will be a maximum of 22 participants on the tour.
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