“Best food tour ever! Tour leaders Aaron, Rachele and Diego took us on an unforgettable culinary adventure in Turin, and nearby rural regions and villages of Piemonte, Italy. We stayed in gorgeous villas, biked through vineyards, experienced local cheese and salumi-making, learned to cook local specialties, hunted (and found!) the elusive truffle, visited farms and talked to farmers, dined on fabulous specialties (vitello tonnato, fritto misto, panna cotta, tagliarini, bollito misto, etc etc.) at a wide variety of excellent local restaurants ranging from rustic to elegant. We tasted dozens of Barbaresco, Barolo, Langhe and other wines, and visited vineyards to learn how they are made. Rachele’s degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences and connections to passionate local producers gave us unparalleled access to a deeper level of understanding and connection to local food culture than we could ever have gained on our own. Aaron’s culinary and travel savvy enabled him to put together a well-balanced roster of activities and an adventurous and interesting group of fellow travelers. And Diego took unparalleled care of us, meeting our every need and challenge. Did I mention scenery? Wow! Eye-popping views of hill towns, wooded mountainsides, and mile after mile of green vineyards bursting with Nebbiolo grapes, from dawn until midnight. Best of all, we developed a strong connection and understanding of food and culture in the gorgeous region of Piemonte, and all agree we made new friends for life. Highest recommendation!”