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Visit the Banca del Vino!
The Banca del Vino, located in the historical cellars of the Agenzia di Pollenzo, is a centre of storage and refinement for the best wines of Italy. At the same time it is also a museum of Italian wine, offering visitors the chance to discover our oenological heritage and to taste the wines from some of the most prestigious wineries.
Come and visit the Banca del Vino and soak your senses in the historical cellars of Pollenzo, with a glass in hand.
The Banca del Vino is host to a museum expanding of over two thousand square meters where you can transverse the Italian oenological landscape, stopping, region by region, tasting the wines that represent its history and terroir.
We frequently organise guided tours, tasting courses, thematic workshops on wine and territories.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30 to 13.00, and 15.30 to19.30
(booking recommended)
Monday: closed
To visit the Banca del Vino it is recommended to make a reservation by phone +39.0172.458418 or write to info@bancadelvino.it
Visiting Options:
self-guided visit € 2 ( € 1 reduced and groups )
guided tour only € 3
guided tour with a tasting € 8 ( € 5 reduced and groups )
guided tour with two tastings € 12 ( € 9 reduced and groups )
guided tour with three tastings € 15 ( €12 reduced and groups )
guided tour with four tastings € 18 ( € 15 reduced and groups )
guided tour with five tastings € 20 ( € 17 reduced and groups )
In addition a selection of regional produce and Slow Food Presidium products can supplement any tour for €5 per person.
Reduced rates are offered to Slow Food members, supporters of the University, Guido patrons, hotel guests and groups over 8 people.
Members of the Banca del VIno and Agenzia Pollenzo can visit freely, paying only the degustation price.
Courses and thematic workshops
In our tasting room we host courses and thematic workshops on wine, territory and food matching with leading wine experts and producers.
Some previous workshops have included:
- The Terrior of Piedmont
A voyage through Piedmont's prinicipal wine growing denominations, from the nebbiolo wines in the north to the great reds of the Langa, passing though Roero, Monferrato and Asti.
Detalis:
Degustation of 4 wines, accompanied with a traditional salami from the region
Cost per person: 30 euro
- The Langhe and her vines
Learn your way through one of the most appreciated regions in the world of wine by tasting some of Italy's most authoritative oenological expressions: Barolo and Barbaresco.
Detalis:
Degustation of 2 Barolo cru and 2 Barbaresco cru
The book "An Atlas of the Vineyards of Langa"
Cost per person: 40 euro
- The Grand Classics: Barolo, Brunello and Amarone
A workshop on the three most affirmed and prestigious Italian denominations that have historically directed and lead the production of quality Italian wine to the world.
Detalis:
Degustaion of each 3 Italian grand classics
A guidebook "Slow Wine – Uomini Vigne e Vini"
Cost per person: 40 euro
- Aged White Wines and Goats Cheese from Roccaverano
A snapshot of Italian wine through the selection of four white grapes matched with pure goat cheese from Roccaverano
Details:
Degustation of 4 white wines each matched with artisanal goat cheeses
Cost per person: 30 euro
We can also arrange personalised tours of the some of the premier vineyards throughout Piedmont.
Please contact us for further details or to tailor design an event to suit your requirements.
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