The Riviera, a land of sea and mountains, is also a land of fine wines, produced in limited quantities on terraces improvised along inaccessible mountain valleys.
- Location: Dolceacqua, Apricale
- Visit to the medieval village of Dolceacqua with Roman bridge and Doria Castle
- Tasting of Rossese di Dolceacqua, the first DOC wine of Liguria
- Lunch at the Gajaudo family winery with Riviera dei Fiori wines and local specialties from the Nervia Valley
- Walk through the hilltop village of Apricale among *carruggi* and Alpine traditions
- Ligurian snack with *zabaione* and *pansarole*, a traditional local dessert
Apricale
Dolceacqua
In the morning, transfer to Dolceacqua, the gem of the Nervia Valley: a delightful medieval village, embellished by an ancient humpback bridge and the ruins of the Doria Castle. Here, among artisan shops, we will lead you to discover the nectar of the Riviera: Rossese di Dolceacqua, a fine red wine with an intense flavor, was the very first Ligurian wine to receive a designation of origin.
At lunchtime, visit to the Gajaudo family winery, where you can taste the full range of wines from the Riviera di Ponente, accompanied by delicious specialties from the valley.
In the afternoon, visit to the ancient medieval village of Apricale, clinging to the Alpine slopes with its narrow alleys known as *carruggi*, where you can enjoy the oldest Ligurian afternoon snack: *zabaione* with *pansarole*, little fritters covered with powdered sugar.
