Food tour in Asti
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Overview
As we walk through the square of the "Palio" horse race and to the elegant church of San Secondo, we get to a local cheese shop that displays the finest products of the region.
We continue through the Jewish ghetto, all the way to a cozy butcher shop for a tasting of locally made veal sausage and the rare steamed salami, an ancient recipe of the Monferrato hills.
Enjoy a break in a wine shop where we learn the peculiarities of Barbera d'Asti wine, including the DOCG appellation "Superiore", aged in oak, as well as Moscato and sparkling wine "Asti spumante".
Next stop is a sit-down, refined delicacies takeout for a tasting of a couple of traditional starters prepared with ingredients coming from Piedmont and from the nearby Mediterranean coast.
We indulge in the squared ravioli stuffed with roasted meats and we end with a slice of the local chocolate and amaretti flan, known as "bonet".
We continue through the Jewish ghetto, all the way to a cozy butcher shop for a tasting of locally made veal sausage and the rare steamed salami, an ancient recipe of the Monferrato hills.
Enjoy a break in a wine shop where we learn the peculiarities of Barbera d'Asti wine, including the DOCG appellation "Superiore", aged in oak, as well as Moscato and sparkling wine "Asti spumante".
Next stop is a sit-down, refined delicacies takeout for a tasting of a couple of traditional starters prepared with ingredients coming from Piedmont and from the nearby Mediterranean coast.
We indulge in the squared ravioli stuffed with roasted meats and we end with a slice of the local chocolate and amaretti flan, known as "bonet".
Inclusions
- Five food tastings
- Local guide up to three hours
- Small bottle of water and two glasses of wine
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Asti, Asti, Province of Asti, Piedmont
Food market, historical shops and selected food producers
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Asti, Asti, Province of Asti, Piedmont
Food market, historical shops and selected food producers
Duration: 2 hours
Time of tour
10:00 AM
Meeting point
Piazza Campo del Palio, 14100 Asti AT, Italy
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Food allergies or dietary restrictions must be communicated at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from Asti
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
dale_river
April 2018
We enjoyed a marvelous tour with Luigi, who was knowledgeable, intelligent, patient, and kind. He showed us many things in Asti that we would have never found on our own. So many highlights to remember, from the nice ladies who offered us tastes of their specialties in both the indoor market and ...
We enjoyed a marvelous tour with Luigi, who was knowledgeable, intelligent, patient, and kind. He showed us many things in Asti that we would have never found on our own. So many highlights to remember, from the nice ladies who offered us tastes of their specialties in both the indoor market and the Gastronomia shop, to the tour of the historic family-run Barbero chocolate manufactory, all wonderful. It was truly a special food and wine experience that we will never forget! If you are in Asti you must take this delicious tour.MartinoRubel
April 2019
Marco bietet eine gut durchmischte Tour mit Kultur und Kulinarik an, kompetent und kurzweilig präsentiert. Nach einem kurzen historischen Rückblick auf die Geschichte Astis spazieren wir durch das lebendige Viertel bei der Piazza del Palio (er erklärt uns das Pferderennen, welches jeweils am erst...
Marco bietet eine gut durchmischte Tour mit Kultur und Kulinarik an, kompetent und kurzweilig präsentiert. Nach einem kurzen historischen Rückblick auf die Geschichte Astis spazieren wir durch das lebendige Viertel bei der Piazza del Palio (er erklärt uns das Pferderennen, welches jeweils am ersten Sonntag im September stattfindet) und zeigt uns einige historische Gebäude. Höhepunkte sind aber die die kulinarischen Versuchungen: Süsses, dann feine Käse (Caprino, Castelmagno...), wunderbare Fleischwaren bei Ciccio (Culatello - ein Wahnsinn -, hausgemachtes Vitello tonnato, rohe Wurst auf Cracker, dazu ein feiner Barbera), hervorragend!, Appetithäppchen und zum Abschluss frische Pasta (Ravioli, Tajerin al ragu), beides begleitet mit Wein. Diese Tour kann ich jedem empfehlen, obwohl wir oft im Piemont sind, lernten wir Neues und haben die dreieinhalb Stunden mit Marco genossen. Grazie, Marco!