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Laura French picks out top terroirs for clients seeking a bouquet break


ine, glorious wine. A good glass is pretty special at the best of times, but there’s something extra-charming about sipping it against a backdrop of sweeping


vineyards and silence enveloping you in a serene, blissful bubble. Which is why it’s little surprise tour operators, cruise lines and hoteliers


have started uncorking the market in recent years, offering breaks that range from specialist tours led by connoisseurs to scenic cycling trips that take in a vineyard visit or two. And whether it’s a serious oenophile or casual vino drinker you’ve got on your hands, this doesn’t have to be limited to one niche market. Cue our round-up of some of the best wine-themed breaks, ready to help you sell to clients seeking a little sweetener to look forward to in the coming year.


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1 ENJOY WINE AND WALKING IN PIEDMONT


From a fruity chianti quaffed in the hills of Tuscany to a sweet marsala sipped in Sicily, Italy isn’t short on exceptional wines. Among its most-renowned regions is Piedmont, where rich reds including barolo, nicknamed the King of Wines and known for its earthy, liquorice-like notes, meet majestic castles, colourful hamlets and rolling hills, all set against a snowy Alpine backdrop. For adventurous types wanting to pair drinks with landscapes, look to Headwater’s Gastronomic Barolo Walk, a self-guided, nine-day amble through the countryside, which takes in a barolo vineyard and throws in chances to soak up the tipples


with white truffles, fresh hazelnuts and Piedmont cheeses along the way. Book it: From £2,049 for departures in spring/summer 2021,


including accommodation, transfers and daily breakfasts and dinners. headwater.com


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