Do you really go to italy Every year ?

Si! Barolo Grill began taking the entire staff on educational trips to Italy each year, commencing in 1995.

Owner Ryan Fletter was on the very first trip as a staff member, and has continued the tradition of this annual pilgrimage since purchasing the restaurant in 2015.

The trip is a chance for the entire staff to experience and understand the food and wines of Italy, firsthand! When you dine at Barolo Grill you will taste how the chefs have perfected their dishes under the advice of some of the finest chefs in Italy. When a server or sommelier recommends a wine, often it is because they have tasted with the winemaker, walked through the vineyard, and toured the cellar & winery- allowing a unique understanding for the nuances that will provide the perfect pairing for you meal.

The 10 day trip takes place during the 1st week of July each year. The itinerary is unique each year and has included stays in Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, the Veneto, sometimes as far north as the province of the Alto Adige. We have even crossed borders into neighboring France, to explore the epic food and wine areas of Burgundy, Provence and the Rhone Valley.

When in Piedmont, we love to stay in the charming town of Alba to visit to the amazing producers of Barolo and Barbaresco. In Tuscany, we typically stay in historic towns like Castellina in Chianti or Montepulciano to visit producers of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and highly-regarded Super Tuscans. We are lucky to have incredible dining experiences of both modern and traditional regional cuisine along the way.

Below are a few links to some recommendations for restaurants, winery visits, and hotels in various regions throughout Italy.