Vineyard walk and merenda sinoira at Adriano Grasso

Adriano Grasso is an oenologist who farms his family's vineyards on Via Agliano, just outside Calosso, organically. His standard visit starts with a walk through the rows, then the cellar, then three wines (a Metodo Classico brut and two Barbera d'Asti) with a merenda sinoira, the old Piedmontese late-afternoon spread of salumi, cheese and seasonal bits. Allow about two hours. For the local grape, pick the "Rare Wines" version, which pours a Calosso DOC from Gamba di Pernice next to his Moscato sparkler. Groups of four or more can book a three-vintage vertical of his cru Barbera d'Asti, served in magnum with matched food. All three formats are booked through Winedering.

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