Upcoming Trips:

A Taste of Italy

October 11–19, 2021

Venture to the “Gastronomic Heart” of Italy this fall and indulge in wine, cheese, mushrooms, and more, while surrounded by the vibrant vineyards of Piedmont, the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Meet local winemakers and enjoy tastings of Barbaresco, Barbera, Gavi, Arneis, and Barolo, “The King of Wines.” Get ready to raise a glass after finding your new favorite!

Meet Your Host

Jeff Roberts ’68

Jeff Roberts is the president of Cow Creek Creative Ventures, an organization dedicated to creating solutions for issues in the fields of agriculture and food policy, conservation, and the environment. Previously, he co-founded and served as a principal consultant at the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese at the University of Vermont. Roberts teaches food history and culture, as well as sustainable food systems, at the New England Culinary Institute. He also provides consulting services to an array of small-scale food producers, is a visiting professor at the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Science, and frequently speaks around the world about artisan food, sustainable agriculture, and the working landscape. He is the author of The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese (2007) and Salted & Cured: Savoring the Culture, Heritage and Flavor of America’s Preserved Meats (2017). Roberts earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester.