Bluone - Food and Wine Tours in Italy
Bluone - Food and Wine Tours in Italy
Bluone - Food and Wine Tours in Italy
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Bluone is a family company based in Bologna. Since 1995 we have organized food and wine tours in Italy: We will take and guide you personally to Emilia Romagna, Umbria, Le Marche, Piemonte, Prosecco area, Puglia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia to taste the best local wines and the mouthwatering delicatessen in each region.
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mullismom
Jacksonville, FL49 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We did the week long Food and Wine tour of Emilia Romagna. Loved every moment!!! I found Bluone from an old International Travel Newsletter review and then found a Utube video with them. We were a group of 8 friends that wanted an Italy food tour just for us. We zoomed with Marcello and Raffaella before the trip so we could figure out if this was a match for us. Marcello told us he would treat us like visiting family and take us to places he would want his family to see. That perfectly describes our trip. Marcello is thoughtful, big on attention to detail, has a wicked sense of humor and was a big part of what made our trip so special. He has been doing these tours a long time and knows what works and doesn't work. Trust him, he knows what he is talking about. Each activity we did was excellent and the guides spoke perfect English. Each day we wondered, how can it get better than this, and were never disappointed. We added a trip to Ravenna to see the mosaics and everyone was glad we did, that was an exceptional day. We also requested a walking tour in Modena. While nice, we should not have done this. Ended up being too much and we would have enjoyed the free time in Bologna more. Darn, those Modena Utube videos just looked to appealing and we didn't want to miss anything.
This was a food and wine tour and I haven't yet mentioned the food or the wine. Marcello was intent that he introduce us to the dishes and wines unique to Emilia Romagna and it was all good. The food was plentiful and excellent quality. For me the best pasta of the trip was made by the owner of the prosciutto factory's mother. Devine pasta pillows stuffed with cheese that melt in your mouth, stuff dreams are made of. I am a big eater and honestly was worried before the trip if I would be satisfied at dinner. That was never a problem! One dinner we asked that there be only 1 course and not the usual multiple appetizers, pasta, meat dish and dessert courses that we had had for every lunch and dinner thus far. We just could not eat that much! I had never been to a 2 star Michelin restaurant before and that was a fabulous unforgettable experience too.
So much fun, so many laughs and exceptional memories. Will never forget that week, and feels like I have a new Italian friend.
This was a food and wine tour and I haven't yet mentioned the food or the wine. Marcello was intent that he introduce us to the dishes and wines unique to Emilia Romagna and it was all good. The food was plentiful and excellent quality. For me the best pasta of the trip was made by the owner of the prosciutto factory's mother. Devine pasta pillows stuffed with cheese that melt in your mouth, stuff dreams are made of. I am a big eater and honestly was worried before the trip if I would be satisfied at dinner. That was never a problem! One dinner we asked that there be only 1 course and not the usual multiple appetizers, pasta, meat dish and dessert courses that we had had for every lunch and dinner thus far. We just could not eat that much! I had never been to a 2 star Michelin restaurant before and that was a fabulous unforgettable experience too.
So much fun, so many laughs and exceptional memories. Will never forget that week, and feels like I have a new Italian friend.
Written May 8, 2024
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Traveler138KR
Seattle, WA33 contributions
Sep 2022
Another outstanding tour with Bluone!. This was our fourth tour with them. Marcello and Raffa never disappoint. This time, we brought friends along and joined another couple who we had met on a previous Bluone tour. This was the Friuli tour and it was magical. We are all serious wine fans and this tour was off the charts. There were several cases of wine purchased and shipped back to the US. Even with shipping, the total price was favorable given the extreme value of the excellent wines produced in this region. The small towns were not only historical, but beautiful and Udine is incredible. Marcello takes pride in selecting the best hotels, local tour guides, restaurants and wineries. If you are a seasoned Italy visitor, don't hesitate to go. If its your fist time in Italy, this will spoil you forever! Thanks Bluone.
Written December 29, 2022
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Michelle
Canton of Zug, Switzerland17 contributions
Jul 2021
As a kick-off to traveling again, we had a short stay in the region of three nights. Bluone arranged a fabulous three-day agenda for wine tasting in two very diverse wineries, a great tour of parmigiano reggiano making and tasting, balsamic making and tasting, lunches, dinners, and a few other fun surprises. Bluone is, by far, the best tour experience for Italy - always perfecting the experiences of the traditional foods, wines, and local customs for guests.
Written August 2, 2021
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,530 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
We had criterias,we had a shortage of time and we wanted the very best,erudite and conversant with this exciting town. The fates threw Bluone into our path, and as such,it was our gain.
Few Italian cities still live in their main squares as intensely as Bologna does. Since the 13th century,the Piazza Maggiore has served as the city's social,administrative,political and commercial heart.
From morning to night,the sounds of Bologna overlap and merge in the square. Mornings bring the soft prayers of the devout in the Basilica of San Petronio at early mass,the clamour of nearby food market and shuffle of briefcase-carrying civil servants on their way to the Palazzo d'Accusio,the original part of Bolognia's immense city hall,the Palazzo Communal.
As the day progresses,the shouts of schoolchildren become the playground where passers-by duck flying soccer balls. Around sunset,the square fills with clusters of older Bolognesi - mostly men animatedly discussing the latest soccer match,and cafe-lounging people-watchers savouring aperitifs at tables infront of the Palazzo del Podesta. At night,students from the university,one of the oldest in the western world - gather for concerts,streets performances or just hang.
Over the centuries,the Piazza Maggiore has reflected the changing city. Bolognia has many nicknames. Its known as "la grassa" (the fat) for its love of food and physical pleasures. It is known as "la rossa" (the red),not because of political persuation,but because of the distinctive russet red brick that has shaped much of its architecture. It is also known as "la dotta" (the learned) because of its university.
Bologna is a young person's city,well stocked with bookshops and funky clubs,to the enormous outdoor market that takes over the central Via dell'Independenza every Friday and Saturday. The enormous central hall of the city library has retained its 19th century look,ringed by arcades on three levels. If you ask a local to meet you somewhere downtown,they are likely to suggest the enormous 16th century Fountain of Neptune, just outside the front door of the Sala Borsa.
Certainly,the gigantic bronze sculpture of the god of the sea by the Flemish sculpture Gianbologna is hard to miss and there are steps to sit on should they be late. The statue is the symbol of the city,as are two imposing early 12th century towers in the nearby Piazza di Porta Ravegnana,the garisenda and Asinelli. The former leans,at an ominous,Pisa-like angle,but unlike the one in Pisa,their stability does not seem in question. To think 100 towers peppered the Bolognai skyline,800 years ago,like so many clunky red-brick reeds grazing skyward. but its Asinelli,at 318 ft,the tallest remaining one,can be climbed - rickety,well-worn wooden steps - for a spectacular view of the city.
The Palazzo d'Accuisio is one of the largest complexes in Italy almost a small city within the city. Its impressive municipal art collection on the 2nd floor,paintings,sculptures and furniture are arranged to suggest an 18th century private mansion. Birdsongs from the piazza complete the fantasy.
On the Piazza Maggiore,is a 15th century masterpiece called the San Petronios. Its massive facade belies that the largest church in the world,the interior of which carries the coats of arms of cardinal legates,rectors,priors and students artfully arranged in frescoed commemorative memorials covering the intricately carved wood ceiling are astrological figures.
For a city not particularly endowed with rain,Bologna is well endowed with arcades. there are an astonishing 23.6 km of these "portici",toll passageways that originated in the Middle Ages as do-it-yourself home-expansion projects to house students pouring into the city. the longest is the Portico di San Luca whose 666 arches extend nearly 3.5 km.
The portico that flanks the Archiginnasio is a mere 456 ft long,so the walk is not too strenuous. Still its nice to know that at its end,one can stop at fashionable bar that has not renouncedits 1050's feel. Bustling at the hour of the apertife,a Bologna'ese tradition,the bar offers snaks of quail eggs,cheese puffs,sun-dried tomatoes and canapes filled with shrimp and spinach.
They don't call Bologna "la grassa" for nothing. One of its principal attraction is food,and the city is renowned for delicate meat-filled tortellini,plumper,ricotta-filled tortelloni: passateli(pasta made with bread crumbs,eggs,parmesan and mortadella,the scrumptous sausage that bears little resemblance to baloney.
Behind the 16th century Palazzo dei Banchi,dominating the eastern end of the Piazza Maggiore,is a picturesque cluster of narrow streets,packed with opulent small shops bursting with a fantastic array of fruit and veggies,cheeses and cured meats. You have to fight for walking space,but a stroll through the market's fresh produce is key to understanding why the Bolognesi eat so well. Tucked inside the market - and eerily silent compared with the cacophony outside - is the recently restored church of santa Maria della Vita. In a dimly lighted chapel on the right is one of Balogna's greatest art works,a 15th century life-size terra-cotta group culture,"Lamentation over the Dead Christ" by Niccolo dell'Arca - one of the most touching and horrifying depiction of raw grief imaginable.
Few Italian cities still live in their main squares as intensely as Bologna does. Since the 13th century,the Piazza Maggiore has served as the city's social,administrative,political and commercial heart.
From morning to night,the sounds of Bologna overlap and merge in the square. Mornings bring the soft prayers of the devout in the Basilica of San Petronio at early mass,the clamour of nearby food market and shuffle of briefcase-carrying civil servants on their way to the Palazzo d'Accusio,the original part of Bolognia's immense city hall,the Palazzo Communal.
As the day progresses,the shouts of schoolchildren become the playground where passers-by duck flying soccer balls. Around sunset,the square fills with clusters of older Bolognesi - mostly men animatedly discussing the latest soccer match,and cafe-lounging people-watchers savouring aperitifs at tables infront of the Palazzo del Podesta. At night,students from the university,one of the oldest in the western world - gather for concerts,streets performances or just hang.
Over the centuries,the Piazza Maggiore has reflected the changing city. Bolognia has many nicknames. Its known as "la grassa" (the fat) for its love of food and physical pleasures. It is known as "la rossa" (the red),not because of political persuation,but because of the distinctive russet red brick that has shaped much of its architecture. It is also known as "la dotta" (the learned) because of its university.
Bologna is a young person's city,well stocked with bookshops and funky clubs,to the enormous outdoor market that takes over the central Via dell'Independenza every Friday and Saturday. The enormous central hall of the city library has retained its 19th century look,ringed by arcades on three levels. If you ask a local to meet you somewhere downtown,they are likely to suggest the enormous 16th century Fountain of Neptune, just outside the front door of the Sala Borsa.
Certainly,the gigantic bronze sculpture of the god of the sea by the Flemish sculpture Gianbologna is hard to miss and there are steps to sit on should they be late. The statue is the symbol of the city,as are two imposing early 12th century towers in the nearby Piazza di Porta Ravegnana,the garisenda and Asinelli. The former leans,at an ominous,Pisa-like angle,but unlike the one in Pisa,their stability does not seem in question. To think 100 towers peppered the Bolognai skyline,800 years ago,like so many clunky red-brick reeds grazing skyward. but its Asinelli,at 318 ft,the tallest remaining one,can be climbed - rickety,well-worn wooden steps - for a spectacular view of the city.
The Palazzo d'Accuisio is one of the largest complexes in Italy almost a small city within the city. Its impressive municipal art collection on the 2nd floor,paintings,sculptures and furniture are arranged to suggest an 18th century private mansion. Birdsongs from the piazza complete the fantasy.
On the Piazza Maggiore,is a 15th century masterpiece called the San Petronios. Its massive facade belies that the largest church in the world,the interior of which carries the coats of arms of cardinal legates,rectors,priors and students artfully arranged in frescoed commemorative memorials covering the intricately carved wood ceiling are astrological figures.
For a city not particularly endowed with rain,Bologna is well endowed with arcades. there are an astonishing 23.6 km of these "portici",toll passageways that originated in the Middle Ages as do-it-yourself home-expansion projects to house students pouring into the city. the longest is the Portico di San Luca whose 666 arches extend nearly 3.5 km.
The portico that flanks the Archiginnasio is a mere 456 ft long,so the walk is not too strenuous. Still its nice to know that at its end,one can stop at fashionable bar that has not renouncedits 1050's feel. Bustling at the hour of the apertife,a Bologna'ese tradition,the bar offers snaks of quail eggs,cheese puffs,sun-dried tomatoes and canapes filled with shrimp and spinach.
They don't call Bologna "la grassa" for nothing. One of its principal attraction is food,and the city is renowned for delicate meat-filled tortellini,plumper,ricotta-filled tortelloni: passateli(pasta made with bread crumbs,eggs,parmesan and mortadella,the scrumptous sausage that bears little resemblance to baloney.
Behind the 16th century Palazzo dei Banchi,dominating the eastern end of the Piazza Maggiore,is a picturesque cluster of narrow streets,packed with opulent small shops bursting with a fantastic array of fruit and veggies,cheeses and cured meats. You have to fight for walking space,but a stroll through the market's fresh produce is key to understanding why the Bolognesi eat so well. Tucked inside the market - and eerily silent compared with the cacophony outside - is the recently restored church of santa Maria della Vita. In a dimly lighted chapel on the right is one of Balogna's greatest art works,a 15th century life-size terra-cotta group culture,"Lamentation over the Dead Christ" by Niccolo dell'Arca - one of the most touching and horrifying depiction of raw grief imaginable.
Written April 22, 2014
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Emily G
De Pere, WI1 contribution
Sep 2013 • Couples
We cannot express how happy and satisfied we were of our Bluone- 12 Hours in Bologna tour. Raffaella, Marcello and their children were wonderful. We spent 16 days in Italy and this was definitely the main highlight for us! We learned so much about the food, people and culture of the Emilia Romagna Region. The dinner was amazing!! If and when we return this stop will be a priority. Grazie Tori Family. P.s. We stayed at Casatori (their property) which was also above any expectation and a wonderful experience, as well.)
Written October 6, 2013
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JC-912
Boston, MA45 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
I just returned from a week in Puglia with Marcello and his daughter, Francesca. We began in Bari, an interesting seaside city that is both modern & upscale as well as historical. The Petrocelli Theater there is magnificent. We continued on to the Alberobello region where Trulli style buildings, white washed with conical, stone roofs dominate. It is a UNESCO Heritage site and well worth the honor. Along the way we ate wonderful meals in places Italians go, with wines aplenty. We visited wineries, a cheese making facility, a fabulous bakery whose products I am still enjoying, trying to spread out the pleasure. We visited Matera, an area of cave homes and another UNESCO site. One side of the valley is preserved as it was, and the other has been developed into restaurants, bars, businesses built above and around the caves. We continued on to Lecce where most of the architecture is Baroque. There are also some Roman ruins, fabulous churches, and modern shopping. It, too is a UNESCO site. We had a cooking lesson at the home of a well known cook and teacher who was featured in the Sunday NYTimes just a week before our trip. The hotels were lovely, the food was great, and, most of all, our host and hostess were caring, knowledgeable and delightful. We were a group of seven, and four of us had traveled with Bluone on previous trips.
Written May 16, 2014
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JoshuaNY
Syracuse, NY28 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
Brief Summary: Wonderful... do this! If you like the more detailed reviews, read on...
My wife and I did the Bluone food tour on 7/25. We left from Cinque Terre (Monterosso) on the 4:56AM train (yes a bit too early, but there will be time for sleeping later), and made it to our hotel (Hotel Porta San Mamalo) around 9:45. We had enough time to check in, drop off our backpacks, and walk to the two towers, just past the square, where Raffaella was there waiting for us under the statue as promised. She walked with us to a shop where we met up with one other lady, Ashley, who was from Australia. She gave us the history of parmigiano reggiano and spoke about some of the other local food they had on display. We walked to the nearby cafe where we sat outside having water, tea, espresso, etc. and planning out our meal for the day. Ashley had mentioned earlier how much she liked lasagna, so that became the main meal. My wife loves tiramisu, so that was planned for dessert. We also discussed some options for appetizer and side dishes. After agreeing on the menu and talking for a while, we walked through the markets together where she started buying some of the ingredients for our meal. We got a couple small snacks (grapes at the market and meats at the butcher) while we were walking around. She then let us on our own for a couple of hours so we could explore Bologna while she acquired the rest of the ingredients we would need.
We met up at 3:30 at Ashley's hotel where Raffaella's husband Marcello picked us up in his car and drove us back to their charming home. It's one thing to be shown around someone’s town, but a very different experience being invited into someone's home, where you see how they live, meet their family (their son Tomaso was there), and really feel like a true guest. From a relatively small kitchen, with a relatively small refrigerator and small number of ingredients (all by US standards), we spent hours preparing our entire meal from scratch. We made ragu for the lasagna with fresh vegetables from the market and pancetta from the butcher. We made tiramisu from scratch. We cut vegetables, made our own pasta, and rolled our own dough. Often times people who speak English as their non-native language don't really understand joking and sarcasm, but Raffaella certainly did. As the one male in the group, I was pegged as the one to have the lowest expectations for, and joked with as being the lazy one who would sit in the family room waiting for when the meal was ready. I would like to say I proved this assumption wrong, but I suppose I should leave it up to other people to decide that. It became a running joke to blame me for anything that went wrong, from spilling flour on the floor while rolling pasta, to SOMEONE adding a bit too much pepper to the béchamel sauce (I won't name names). It felt like you were joking around with your friends at home.
As we waited for our pasta dough to settle, we had an appetizer we prepared along with some sparkling wine on their balcony. We then finished all our food preparations, and around 9:15 sat down to dinner at their table. They first brought out an assortment of salamis and hams with bread while they finished things in the kitchen, along with two bottles of wine. We moved on to the lasagna, followed by meat rolls stuffed with mortadella, parmigiano reggiano, and sage that were sautéed, as well as a concoction of tomato, onion, zucchini, and a type of eggplant that I had never seen before. We enjoyed dinner over a couple of hours, along with several bottles of wine and good conversation. Dessert was the tiramisu which had set nicely, as well as a home-made digestif. After I taught them the definition, of "I hate to eat and run", Marcello brought us back to the hotel around 11:30pm.
In summary, both Raffaella and Marcello were incredibly friendly, warm, and inviting. While I can't say I will normally invest 13 hours into a meal once I return home, I definitely learned some new dishes and techniques that I will utilize, and share with my family and friends. There is a reason this tour is rated so highly, and I would say it is definitely worth the price you pay. Grazie Raffaella y Marcello por un tiempo maravilloso!
My wife and I did the Bluone food tour on 7/25. We left from Cinque Terre (Monterosso) on the 4:56AM train (yes a bit too early, but there will be time for sleeping later), and made it to our hotel (Hotel Porta San Mamalo) around 9:45. We had enough time to check in, drop off our backpacks, and walk to the two towers, just past the square, where Raffaella was there waiting for us under the statue as promised. She walked with us to a shop where we met up with one other lady, Ashley, who was from Australia. She gave us the history of parmigiano reggiano and spoke about some of the other local food they had on display. We walked to the nearby cafe where we sat outside having water, tea, espresso, etc. and planning out our meal for the day. Ashley had mentioned earlier how much she liked lasagna, so that became the main meal. My wife loves tiramisu, so that was planned for dessert. We also discussed some options for appetizer and side dishes. After agreeing on the menu and talking for a while, we walked through the markets together where she started buying some of the ingredients for our meal. We got a couple small snacks (grapes at the market and meats at the butcher) while we were walking around. She then let us on our own for a couple of hours so we could explore Bologna while she acquired the rest of the ingredients we would need.
We met up at 3:30 at Ashley's hotel where Raffaella's husband Marcello picked us up in his car and drove us back to their charming home. It's one thing to be shown around someone’s town, but a very different experience being invited into someone's home, where you see how they live, meet their family (their son Tomaso was there), and really feel like a true guest. From a relatively small kitchen, with a relatively small refrigerator and small number of ingredients (all by US standards), we spent hours preparing our entire meal from scratch. We made ragu for the lasagna with fresh vegetables from the market and pancetta from the butcher. We made tiramisu from scratch. We cut vegetables, made our own pasta, and rolled our own dough. Often times people who speak English as their non-native language don't really understand joking and sarcasm, but Raffaella certainly did. As the one male in the group, I was pegged as the one to have the lowest expectations for, and joked with as being the lazy one who would sit in the family room waiting for when the meal was ready. I would like to say I proved this assumption wrong, but I suppose I should leave it up to other people to decide that. It became a running joke to blame me for anything that went wrong, from spilling flour on the floor while rolling pasta, to SOMEONE adding a bit too much pepper to the béchamel sauce (I won't name names). It felt like you were joking around with your friends at home.
As we waited for our pasta dough to settle, we had an appetizer we prepared along with some sparkling wine on their balcony. We then finished all our food preparations, and around 9:15 sat down to dinner at their table. They first brought out an assortment of salamis and hams with bread while they finished things in the kitchen, along with two bottles of wine. We moved on to the lasagna, followed by meat rolls stuffed with mortadella, parmigiano reggiano, and sage that were sautéed, as well as a concoction of tomato, onion, zucchini, and a type of eggplant that I had never seen before. We enjoyed dinner over a couple of hours, along with several bottles of wine and good conversation. Dessert was the tiramisu which had set nicely, as well as a home-made digestif. After I taught them the definition, of "I hate to eat and run", Marcello brought us back to the hotel around 11:30pm.
In summary, both Raffaella and Marcello were incredibly friendly, warm, and inviting. While I can't say I will normally invest 13 hours into a meal once I return home, I definitely learned some new dishes and techniques that I will utilize, and share with my family and friends. There is a reason this tour is rated so highly, and I would say it is definitely worth the price you pay. Grazie Raffaella y Marcello por un tiempo maravilloso!
Written July 26, 2012
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thrawn_21
New York City, NY5 contributions
Wow, what can we say about Bluone? My girlfriend and I spent two full days with Marcello (and his son), even though we were only schedule for half day tours (one of which was on NYE day and they chose to spend it with us!) and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. At the end of the second day he asked if we had some more time because he really wanted to show us another city - that was completely unnecessary since we already had a great time but we appreciated it so much. We truly felt after our tours that we had made a lasting friend, one that we are sure we'll see again. Once Marcello found out that we are true foodies (I'm actually in the process of opening a restaurant) we discovered a real connection because if there is one thing Italians love, it's food. And the tours themselves are incredible - no big bus, touristy, megaphone visits for us - instead we had private visits with cheese and balsamic producers and an incredible truffle hunt/lunch with a lovely farmer and his entire family. On a scale of 1 to 5, Bluone deserves a 10.
Written January 5, 2015
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j68ky
Kentucky430 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
We returned to Bologna for a second visit just to take a cooking lesson and learn to make pasta. After reading the reviews we chose Bluone...and were not disappointed. Raffaella, Francesca and Marcello created a very special day for us. In the morning, we toured the food markets with Raffaella and learned the history of the local specialties, while tasting samples from several shops. At Eataly we sat outside with our espressos and planned the evening's menu. Then, after lunch, we took the short walk to their home and began the preparation for the meal. A lively soccer game was being watched in the living area and it made for a homey atmosphere. It was fantastic to have such a hands-on experience with such warm and knowledgeable people. Francesca was so patient as we learned to roll the pasta and and make the traditional shapes, we had seen in the shop windows. The Ragu alla Bolognese sauce made under the watchful eye of Raffaella was delicioso! Other Italian delicacies were prepared as well. The shared meal around their table ended with homemade liquors and lively conversation. As the hour grew late, Marcello chaffeured us back to our hotel leaving us with warm thoughts of an Italian meal we will never forget! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this cooking experience!
Written November 9, 2014
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Anthony
Gilford, NH39 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Always nice when an experience exceeds your expectations. Beginning with Bluone's selection of Hotel Duchi Della Rovere in Senigallia, Bluone's founder Marcello and his daughter Francesca were fantastic. Marcello's knowledge and contacts with local food artesians made the Mouthwatering Tastes Le Marche Tour truly unique. We were welcomed into homes, wineries, bakeries, trattorias as if we were family. Francesca was a delight. She kept us well inforrned and did most of the translating. She was great making sure we didn't miss anything in the explanations offered to us about wine and EVO Oils we were sampling. Our hands on food preparation along with actually selecting fish and vegetables with the chefs made Bluone's Le Marche Tour memorable. Each day was different and each day kept us stimulated and directly engaged. My favorite was the truffle hunting morning with Giorgio, which was followed by lunch at Hosteria Dal Vigno, where Giorgio's friend served us a delicious meal topped with the truffles sourced that morning. A few weeks later Francesca emailed us the recipes from each of our events. That required lots of time and effort......thank you Francesca. I plan to join Bluone again in the future to experience a different area of Italy.
Written December 5, 2013
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Добрый день, есть ли экскурсии на русском ?
Written May 15, 2018
We are arriving in the beginning of May and would like to book a day trip / half day trip to wine yards. Do you have any recommendations for half day trip? How much time does it take?
Written April 27, 2018
Buonasera,
thank you very much for your kind inquiry.
We are very sorry, but we cannot do the tour for you as we are already fully booked for all the month of May.
We hope you will come again to Bologna in the future!
Thank you again.
Kind regards,
Marcello and Raffaella
Written April 29, 2018
Ciao Yasemin,
thank you for contacting us. Bluone offers several different tours -day trips or more day tours in different areas of Italy- so it is not clear what tour price you would like to know.
All tours and prices are listed in our website.
In our website you can find as well a request form to inquire about a tour.
If you want to book a tour we need to receive the booking form signed and a deposit. We email a booking form, depending on the tour that you have selected.
We hope this can be of help.
Please, contact us at our email address for more info.
Thank you again.
Best regards,
Marcello and Raffaella
Written April 4, 2018
¿en qué consiste exactamente la actividad? ¿Cuál es el precio? Somos dos personas (matrimonio mayor)
Written May 17, 2015
Buongiorno, e grazie per la vostra email.
Bluone organizza tour enogastronomici anche personalizzati in Bologna, Emilia Romagna ed altre regioni italiane. 12 Hours in Bologna consiste in una passeggiata guidata nel mercato centrale di Bologna con spiegazione dei prodotti più importanti. Nel pomeriggio prepariamo insieme pasta ed altri piatti tradizionali della regione, che assaggeremo durante la cena.
I gruppi sono molto piccoli (2-5 persone al massimo) e il prezzo è di Euro 230 per persona.
la disponibilità è su richiesta e non è possibile la domenica ed altri giorni festivi.
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Grazie e cordiali saluti,
Raffaella e Marcello Tori
+393485204041
Written May 17, 2015
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