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- 82 reviews of Italy and Wine in Florence
June 24th 2010
If you are considering a guided winery tour while in Florence Italy and Wine is definitely the way to go. I was hesitant about the cost, but since going on the trip I have to admit that this was my favorite day out of the entire 3 weeks I spent in Italy. Vittorio is extremely knowledgeable about both the wine and the history of the region, and is able to talk about his passion for wine in a way that even the most novice of wine drinkers will understand.
Susan Mitchell, Washington , USA
June 22nd 2010
Four of us went on a tour of the Chianti Castles, and came away forever changed. From the amazing scenery, the behind the scenes at YOUR pace tours of the 2 wineries, to the amazing wine and olive oil tasting, the very good light lunch, none of that matched our guide Vittorio's attention to customer service and his education of us "novices". And everything was simply amazing and a perfect as you could get, so that tells you a little about Vittorio's skills as a guide. Vittorio gave us more information, without being pretentious or annoying, at our pace and at our level, that anyone could hope for in a simple tour. Tour is not the correct word, it was an education and an excursion.
If you have only time for one wine "tour", make sure it is with Italy and Wine, as it was an experience that the next time we are in Italy we will be sure to repeat, as they have many other tours. I know that any friends planning trips to the area will always be given the advice to contact Italy and Wine FIRST, as I do that knowing that they will have an amazing experience as well.
THANK YOU Italy and Wine, and Vittorio, you made our stay in Florence that much more memorable!
Ryan
Ryan Comer, Denver, USA
June 15th 2010
My friend and I had a day tour with Vittorio in April 2010. The day was PHENOMENAL, such a wonderful experience. We learned so much, not just about the vineyards we visited, wine tasting and the wines of the region, but an unexpected amount of history and culture about Florentines, their foods, everything. The staff at both vineyards we visited were incredibly pleasant and personable and the views were breathtaking.
I spent 10 days in Italy and took a number of tours, this was probably one of my favorite days. I would highly recommend Vittorio and his company. We were treated so well and were so appreciative of the service and the experience.
Carla Muscarella, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
June 15th 2010
I just recently went on Italy and Wine's Montalcino excursion and I absolutely loved the experience. This all day event consisted of a tour of two different wineries in the Montalcino area with an exceptional lunch in between. Even if you are not a wine lover, undoubtedly I would suggest you go on the trip. It is a cultural learning that can not be read about in books you must experience it! Before I went on this tour I was not a wine lover, but that sure changed. I don’t want to spoil everything for you, so I will just tell you a bit of what you do. Learn about the way the industry works the process of growing the grapes and then the techniques used to create the fine wines of the area. At the end you get to learn how to fully enjoy a fine glass of wine from the smell, appearance and taste. After your guide teaches you these things you will never look at a glass a wine the same again! I suggest that anyone that is remotely interested in wine should go on the Italy and Wine of Florence wine tour.
Eric Marco Dedola, New York, USA
June 9th 2010
My husband and I did a wine tour with Vittorio and we loved every part of it! Vittorio is so friendly and knowledagle. We didn't know a lot about wine but we felt comfortable and really enjoyed both the vineyards we went to. We ended up buying a bottle from each place and they tasted great at home too. I would definitely recommend this experience, as a way to learn more about wine, but also a wonderful way to experience Florence and the Tuscany countryside. It was beautiful.
Esther McCurry, Long Beach, USA
June 5th 2010
I chose to do a wine tour with this company simply because it was one of the first results that popped up on the Google search. I was looking for something interesting to do with my friends when we met up in Florence this June. We're all about 21-22, so we werent sure what to expect with this tour. Well, it was totally worth it!!! If not just for the beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside, the tours itself were AMAZING. Absolutely unforgettable. We did the Castles of Chianti tour. We first visited a smaller, family-run winery- this was my favorite. It felt so personalized, we were given our own private tour and it just screamed "IM in italy!!" haha. Then we went to the Castello di Meleto- super super pretty! And the lunch was very good and educational as well. I absolutely recommend adding one of these tours into your trip. Be sure to bring a credit card/cash- not that they try to guilt you into buying things (they really don't, I appreciated that), but you WILL want something to remember this trip by!!
Oh and don't worry about the italian- they speak perfect english, you'll be just fine :)
Jessica Testa, New York, USA
June 1st 2010
My wife and I had a great experience with our guide. We set up a private tour of Montepulciano with Italy and Wine. Vittorio (the President of Italy and Wine) planned everything out including two wine tours and a light lunch in Montepulciano. The guide picked us up from our hotel in Florence and drove us directly to the first winery. He kept us both engaged and entertained during the car ride through Tuscany sharing with us his love of the food and wine in the Region. We had a perfect day and enjoyed visiting a modern winery, a delicious light lunch and walk through Montepulicano, and a visit to a small family winery. This is more expensive than a group tour but a great value given the personal attention. Highly recommended for a couple visiting Tuscany looking for an unforgettable experience with zero hassles.
Mark and Rebecca, Switzerland
May 29th 2010
We're wine aficionados but never had a chance to be in Tuscany before but our Chianti tour exceeded our expectations. Mr. Vittorio del Bono was truly fantastic in conducting our tour in two wineries, very professional and relax atmosphere, small group that felt like a personalized tour. The country side was magnificent and the wine in my opinion was also of great quality, Chianti Classico, the super tuscans, the vinsanto, you name it!. La Sala winery was our favority, the host there was excellent. Our mid-day lunch at a local hill restaurant was no less impressive with great food. We can not wait to go again next time! Even if you don't drink, the gorgeous views leaves you breathless.
Omar, and Patricia, Miami, USA
May 28th 2010
Our day trip to the Chianti region just outside Florence was a memorable experience. Vittorio was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot from our conversations about wine and the region we were in. There were four in my family, and another couple. Our group visited 2 wineries...and were impressed with the way they manufacture wine, and olive oil. We had lunch at a local restaurant that happen to be one of the better meals on our trip. Vittorio answered all our questions. The wines we tasted...Chianti, Chianti Classico, and the Super Tuscan, were very good. It was fun to take a day off from all the sightseeing that Italy offers...and enjoy some wine, food, and the beauty of the Chianti region.
Bryan Cole, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
May 1st 2010
We had a wonderful day going to Montalcino and trying the amazing Brunello wine! The people were amazing, especially the very cosy and rustic vineyard that was solely managed by one guy! Highly recommend this trip if you are in Florence. I would go again. Also loved the gorgeous and playful dog cookie on the vineyard...
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Esmita Charani, London, United Kingdom
April 29th 2010
I took the Chianti wine tour in March of this year and it was incredible! We visited 2 different wineries, the wine was out of this world and the staff were so thorough in every aspect of the winery, the cellars, the vineyards, the process, everything. Vittorio was also fantastic, he is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of wine and answered all the questions we had. Lunch was in a traditional Tuscan restaurant and it was by far the best meal i ate in Italy. We had a really great day, and it was certainly the highlight of my trip. I can't wait to get back and travel with Vittorio to the other wineries throughout Italy.
Krysten Gibson, London, United Kingdom
April 25th 2010
I am an inherently cheap person. I don't like spending a lot of money for, well, anything, but when my husband and I planned our trip to Italy, we decided to book this trip. The prices, compared to other tours, were totally reasonable, but I kept doing the math in my head and thinking "this is going to have to be a WHOLE lot of fun to make it worth it". We got to halfway through the day when my husband and I looked at each other and said "this is some of the best vacation money we've ever spent". By the end of the day I was practically giddy at having gotten so much value for the money we spent.
We went on the Chianti tour with Vittorio as our guide. Vittorio was so kind, knowledgeable, and personable. He went out of his way to really make the experience special, as opposed to feeling like you're just a head of cattle to be shuffled from one place to another. He took his time with everything, was serious about what he was telling us, but was also happy to laugh along with us. The two wineries we visited were spectacular. The guide at each one was absolutely wonderful; funny and friendly and authentic. The wines were to die for. Seeing the countryside with a knowledgeable guide was surreal. The lunch we had was in my top 5 meals I've ever eaten in my entire life, and my husband agrees.
What we knew about wines coming into this tour wouldn't fill, well, a wine glass, and not once did anyone ever exhibit even the tiniest bit of snobbery. We left with a whole new appreciation of wine (and a very expensive new habit that reminds us of our trip every time we indulge). I can't recommend this tour enough- in our 9 days in Italy, this was absolutely one of the highlights. It was worth every penny, and if we ever go back to Florence, a day with Vittorio will be tops on our list of things to do.
Thanks again, Vittorio, for an absolutely wonderful day.
Sara Green, Charlotte, USA
April 23rd 2010
Great tour, had wonderfull time! highly recommend! the guide was very nice, the wine cellar staff very attentative and kind. i like the fact that it was a small goup of ppl, so the whole tour seems very personalized. I liked the fact that we were in no rush, so we could take our time also for taking pictures. overall, it was a fun packed day and i really enjoyed it.
Nina Gasjek, Brazil
April 22 2010
Our tour with Vittorio was the best and most educational wine tour I have ever taken!! He was knowledgeable regarding every aspect of wine making and eager to share it with us. He spoke on a level that I could understand and learn from. The wineries we visited were beautiful and the winemakers welcomed us graciously. All spoke good English which we appreciated. The wine was great, our lunch was fabulous and Vittorio's company was enjoyable. I promise if you take a tour with this Sommelier , he will measure up to your expectations and more. Additionally, I found the wine tours with "Italy and Wine" to be affordable compared to others we researched. Looking forward to making the trip again and we will be certain to tour with Vittorio.
Rose White, Swannanoa, USA
April 21 2010
Absolutely amazing tour. My Wife and I did 2 day tours during our Honeymoon and it was incredible! We did the Chianti Classico tour day 1 and the Montelchino tour the second. The wine at each stop was amazing, but our 2 favorites were La Sala and Le Pottazine. We shipped back a mixed case from Le Pottazine and Il Coco and carried back about another 6 from La Sala and Montevechio. Also, the 2 restaurants we stopped at each day were amazing, delicious food and a wonderful friendly staff. Vittorio really does his homework and only selects the best of the best for his clients. Vittorio is also a well renowned Sommelier, and he does an excellent job of explaining the entire process and the rich traditions of the Tuscany Wine Regions. We will definitely call Vittorio anytime we are in Tuscany for more tours, well worth the money!
Ira Lambeth, and Savannah Gentry, Honolulu, USA
February 3 2010
We spent a Saturday taking the Castle of Chianti wine tour. It was the perfect day spent in the Tuscan countryside. Our guide Vittorio was very knowlegeable and courteous. We visited two small wineries and really learned a great deal about the wines and wine-making process from each winemaker. We were able to actually help harvest some of the grapes and see the winemaking process first-hand. In addition, we were served the most amazing meal at the first winery. At the second winery we even had an olive oil tasting. If you are going to spend more than a day in the Florence region then you must take one of these wine tours!!!
Mark Bradby, Richmond, USA
February 2 2010
I loved this tour! The guide was knowledgeable and the wineries were fabulous! Definitely take the time to spend a day drinking, eating and loving parts of Italy you would not normally see!!!
Faye Gordon, Miami, USA
January 28 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed our wine tour. The pick up was easy, the driver was professional, friendly, and a lot of fun. The 2 winery's we stopped at were among the best in Tuscany. Knowledgable, fun, and the wine was excellent. If you are thinking of taking a tour, I would highly recommend this one.
Michelle Knobel, Chicago, USA
January 27 2010
We went on the Chianti Classico tour with Italy and Wine while we were staying in Florence. Vittorio picked us up at the hotel and was a wonderful tour guide the whole way! He is so good at explaining every detail! We visited two of Tuscany's Chianti wineries where they served us fabulous wine and an amazing Italian lunch. It is such a beautiful region! The most picture perfect day! I would highly recommend this tour!!
Pat and Jenny Sweeney, Texas, USA
January 21 2010
This was a wonderful wine tour! The staff and wineries were extremely knowledgeable. The selected wineries were so fantastic I had to bring some wine home with me! Overall an amazing tour, with a wonderful tour guide. A fantastic experience!
Brooke Phillips, Colorado, USA
January 20 2010
While recently visiting Florence we decided to take a wine tour and randomly picked a tour of the Chianti region with Italy and Wine. I could not be more satisfied with the overall experience. The vineyards selected for tasting were fantastic, providing both great wine and tons of information. Even the lunch was better than expected. I don't know if you can recommend or choose tour guides but if you have the option Vittorio can't be bested.
Robert Jacobs, Colorado, USA
December 3 2009
My wife and I went on a tour of the Chianti region during our honeymoon using this company. The guide was very knowledgeable about the region, its history, and the Sangiovese varietal and winemaking in general. The vineyards that we visited were superb and varied, giving us a great flavor of the area. Our guide, Vittorio Del Bono Venezze, was a trained sommelier as well and was very helpful and informative during the various tastings. I would highly recommend this tour.
Davide and Peggy, Boston, USA
July 5th 2009
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit Italy in March 2009. After researching wine tours online, I located Italy and Wine Tours (ItalyandWine.net) which is owned by Vittorio Del Bono. I noticed the company in particular due to the many current favorable reviews. My first email with questions about tours and availability was promptly answered. We were particularly interested in visiting Montalcino to learn about the renowned Brunello wines produced in that area. Vittorio responded that he was personally available and could take us to Montalcino for the requested day. It was enjoyable to see the countryside and villages along the way and to discuss wine with Vittorio who is quite knowledgeable about wines and the area.
On the arranged day, Vittorio picked us up promptly at our hotel in Florence and off we went. The first winery we visited was Tenuta le Potazzine. Upon arrival we were met by the owner, Giusepppe Gorelli, who took us through the stages of production with the help of Vittorio’s translation. The tour was outstanding with discussion about the wine making process, touring the cellars, then tasting of the wines at the end. We learned so much in the detailed discussion from selection of the grapes to bottling and labeling the finished wines. Talk about a personalized tour! The owner, Giuseppe Gorelli, obviously has a passion for wine and is a ‘purist’ in terms of using Italian methods in making the fine wines they produce which include a highly rated Brunello as well as Rosso di Montalcino.
Vittorio had arranged our lunch at Trattoria il Leccio in a charming tiny village nearby. The meal was true Italian fare served with multiple delicious dishes. It was as if we had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The food, service, and ambience were perfect. Thank you Vittorio!
Leaving there, we happily headed off for the next wine producer with a lovely intermediate stop at the medieval Sant’Antimo Abbey. Vittorio managed to time this perfectly. We arrived to see the monks walking in for the afternoon chants. We enjoyed hearing the Gregorian chants and viewing the ancient structure and gorgeous setting.
Tenuta San Filippo was our next tour which is the producer of Fanti Wines. After visiting the smaller Tenuta le Potazzine, it was very interesting to hear about the processes and wines of this larger producer. Again, we had a private tour with a charming Italian employee at the company who told us about the production techniques and the wines they produce. We were impressed with the quality and care that goes into wine production even in this larger winery.
We were so happy with our experience of visiting Tuscany for the first time. This tour with Vittorio was one of the most memorable days of the trip! We purchased wines that have now arrived and we will continue to enjoy the fruits of Italy. Vittorio did a wonderful job introducing us to the area and the wines. The tour was everything we had hoped for. We hope to have to opportunity to come back for another adventure in Tuscany with Italy and Wine Tours. Grazie, Vittorio!
Catherine Helms, Collierville, USA
July 4th 2009
Vittorio,
you made our European vacation so incredibly special with your wine
tour. This is something my husband and I always wanted to do and
we were definitely not disappointed. Thank you for taking us to
two different wineries and sharing your knowledge with us. The lunch
in Montalcino was just fabulous as well!!
Natalie Finneran, Florida, USA
Name: Larry & Joyce Morgan
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Message: My wife and I were in Florence in April, 2009. We had a great time on the Chianti Wine Tour with Vittorio Del Bono Venezze. We visited 2 wineries. One was small and the owner's son visited with us and went into much detail about their wine making. The other winery was larger and a more modern process. Vittorio also took us to a small restaurant for a great lunch. The wine tour was the highlight of our trip to Italy.
City: Colleyville, TX Country: USA Date: June 21, 2009
Name: Dora, Mary, Brenda, and
Luciano
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Message: 
It
has taken me way too long to write about my wonderful and beautiful
experience with Vittorio and Italy and Wine. Our Italian trip in
November of 2008 took us to Rome, Florence and Venice; and one of
our most treasured memories has to be the Chianti Classico wine
tour in Tuscany with Vittorio. Our stops included La Sala and Villa
Cafaggio; and we couldn’t’ have been happier with the
great hospitality, and the incredible knowledge and wine expertise
that this magnificent tour took us on. In our visit to La Sala we
thoroughly enjoyed our wine tasting with Hilary, not only was she
incredibly sweet but she fully walked us through the experience
of wine production. I brought back two bottles (a shame I didn’t
purchase more) back to California; and it has become a precious
token from Italy. And you can’t leave your wine tasting session
before getting your hands on some Grappa; amazing stuff! My trip
couldn’t have been as wonderful as it was without this wine
tour, it was an absolute blast!! Thank you Vittorio, we hope to
return to Italy and join you once again for another journey through
the Tuscan hills!
City: Grand Terrace Country: USA Date: February 20, 2009
Name: Susan Elliott
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Message: 
My
daughter and I attended the Chianta tour with Vittorio Wine in the
Fall of 2008. The experience was exquisite. We were taken to two
excellent wineries and the knowledge shared with us invaluable,
and a special thanks to Ilary at La Sala winery. YOUR WINE IS MOST
EXCELLENT!!!! This tour proved to be one of the best experiences
and memories of our 6 wks in Europe. Tuscany is a wonder of the
world for all that come to enjoy it fruit of the vines! See you
soon.
City: San Jose Country: Canada Date: February 14, 2009
Name: Benjamin Finkel
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Message: Our guide Roberto was friendly and fun. He also gave us some great dinner and wine bar suggestions in Florence for the remainder of our trip. The whole day was comfortable and enjoyable and really a blast! I highly recommend Italy and Wine!
City: Tonawanda Country: USA Date: January 8, 2009
Name: Camilla Davises
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Message: Thank you Vittorio for an excellent Chianti Classico Tour in chilly December, we had a great day tasting wines and learning so much, fabulous, we will be back, and in the meantime, we are checking out the Chianti wines available here in Almaty. Highly recommended to all - thank you too for the delicious typical lunch in another fantastic Tuscany hill town.
City: Malmesbury Country: UK Date: December 4, 2008
Name: Tony & Andrea Roma
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Message: Vittorio,
the owner of Italy & Wine tours, is a wonderful host and his
personalized service and attention to detail made our wine tour
truly memorable. We drove though the majestic Tuscan countryside
in his modern and spacious touring van, stopping in the historic
village of San Giminano for a delightful lunch. The day long tour
brought us to 2 spectacular vineyards, offering wine tasting and
education at each stop. We highly recommend Vittorio and his wine
touring company.
Tony & Andrea Roma
Connecticut, USA
City: Connecticut Country: USA Date: November 28, 2008
Name: Bente Mirella
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Message:
We were 6 female gourmet chefs from Norway searching for new knowledge
about Montalcino and Montepulciano wines.
Vittorio picked us up at our hotel and drove us to Montalcino where we visited San Polino, an organic wine and olive producer on the top of the Montalcino hills. He had chosen this producer especially since we were interessted in both wine and olive production. It was very interresting to learn more abour otganic production as well.
Vittorio en an oenologist, and very knowlegeable about the Tuscan wines and the production. He speaks english very well, and is a very plesant person to have as a guide on a tour like this.
We had lunch in a fantastic restaurant on top of a hill with great views og the landscape, and drove back to Montepulciano where we visited a much larger winery. This was in great contrast to our first visit, but very facinating as well.
All in all we were very pleased, and we are already planning our third gourmet/wine trip to Italy. We would like to have Vittorio as our guide on the next tour also if possible.
City: Oslo Country: Norway Date: November 10, 2008
Name: Suzanne
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Message:
My husband and I had the pleasure of a private Chianti Classico
Wine Tour with Vittorio and it was one of the highlights of our
honeymoon. He was very knowledgeable, well spoken (his English was
very good), he was very accomodating and passionate about wine.
We would take a tour with Vittorio again and would recommend his tours to anybody.
City: Vancouver Country: Canada Date: November 3, 2008
Name: Nicole Dixon
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Message: Thanks so much for your tour last month. It was one of my most favorite
parts of my whole trip! You can see my photos posted on "Europe
08". You might be able to download them directly, but if
not, just let me know if you would like some of the digital files.
Thanks!
City: Country: USA Date: November 2, 2008
Name: Jane
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Message: Vittorio: Thank you for a wonderful day during my Chianti Classico tour. Your wine tasting lesson was great and all the information you provided me was outstanding. I enjoyed both wineries and lunch very much. I will highly recommend Italy and Wine to any friends visiting Florence. Kindest regards, Jane
City: Atlanta, Georgia Country: USA Date: October 28, 2008
Name: Beryl and Phillip Merritt
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Message: Vitorrio
We are know back from our hoilday in Italy and I wanted to thank you for the Tour you arranged to Chianti Classico. La Sala in particular was most impressive, wines even nicer.
Durring our ten days, this day, was we both felt the high light, in particular the light lunch which had by far the quality and freshness not found any where else.
Once again many thanks, there will be a next time
City: Rpington Country: UK Date: Ottobre 15, 2008
Name: Joe Chester
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Message: Ciao Vittorio,
We had just a fantastic time visiting two wineries in Montalcino. Our party of 10 had mixed knowledge of wine but our guide Francesca got us all knowledgeable during our 90 minute drive from Florence. She spoke excellent english and she was just plain fun to be with. We visited a large wine establishment and a small, husband and wife run vineyard..both great experiences and great wine! The lunch at Il Leccio was quite picturesque and the food was fantastic. Highly recommend the tour and would definitely do this again.
City: Knoxville, Tennessee Country: USA Date: Ottobre 10, 2008
Name: Sharron and Elliott Abernethy
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Message: Ciao Vittorio,
Elliott and I want to thank you for a wonderful trip through Tuscany. The two wineries that we visited were very interesting and some of the best we have seen.
We must comment on the "light lunch" that was advertised
as included in the price of the tour. I am not sure exactly what
we were expecting, but we thought we might get a crostini or two
and perhaps a slice of pizza.
To our delight, you took us to a quaint restaurant in Montalcino
where we had a private dining room among hundreds of bottles of
Tuscan wine stock.
We proceeded to have a savory Tuscan family style lunch that included
great wine and SIX different delicious dishes! Each one we were
served got better and better!!!!!
Thank you again for your patience in helping me plan our tour by
email.
Your tour provided us with everything we expected AND MORE. We have
already recommended it to our friends who are going to Italy next
spring.
Sincerely,
City: Alabama Country: USA Date: Ottobre 2, 2008
Name: Craig Wilson
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Message: Ciao Vittorio,
We spent a week in Tuscany , and the tour was the highlight. I
highly recommend the Chianti Classico tour with Roberto and visiting
La Salla. The tour started off with us and a friendly British couple,
driven by Roberto. Roberto ' s knowledge and professionalism was
exceptional, making us feel like VIPs for the entire day. Roberto
was extremely attentive to our questions and requests. Furthermore,
we were not shuttled around like a tour group, being told when to
meet back at the car and such. Instead, Roberto joined us for all
events and encouraged a casual atmosphere while teaching us about
Tuscan cuisine, wine and culture. Lunch was delicious and relaxing
at a small restaurant in a small town.
We will do it again next time in Tuscany .
Molto Bene!
City: Arlington, Washington, DC Country: USA Date: September 22, 2008
Name: Andrzej
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Message: During my stay in Toscany I have took three wine semi-private tours (Chianti Classico 1 and 2, Montalcino). If You ask me which one I prefered the most, I will tell You that all of them were great. Fantastic choice of wineries and wines, the most wonderful views of Toscany, very tasty lunch, and all this with one of the best Sommeliers in the Toscany - Vittorio. I will recommend Your tours to all of my friends, because I'm sure that they will be as satisfied as I was.
City: Warsaw Country: Poland Date: September 25, 2008
Name: Donna J
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Message: Vittorio
Stephen and I are home safely in Texas today and I wanted to send
you a thank you for a wonderful tour for our group last Monday.
We all had a great time and the winery and lunch were just perfect.
Simone was a wonderful hostess for our tour, and your insights and
education into wine made the day even better. We all joked the rest
of the week about the 11 second sip of wine!
By the way, the on-site property manager for our villa (a nice German
gentleman named Axel) heard about our day and asked for your contact
details so he could give them to future visitors.
Hope you have a great holiday.
Thanks again,
Donna
City: Addison, Texas Country: USA Date: August 4, 2008
Name: Livingston & Jamie
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Message: The full day tour of the Montalcino region was one of the highlights of our two-week trip across Italy. We ended up being the only two on the tour which was great. He is truly a perfect host and wine guide. We look forward to exploring a different region with him next year.
City: Tampa, Florida Country: USA Date: August 1, 2008
Name: Maria Broberg
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Message: Together with Steve and Michael that has written below, we had a wonderful time at the semi-private wine tour in Chianti classico. Being able to see the beautiful Tuscan countryside, visiting the wineries and learing more about the art of wine tasting was great (remember I talked about the wine being rough, like a cat's tongue? It was, of course, the tannines I felt). It was one of the highlights of our honeymoon and we remember it fondly.
City: Sorsele Country: Sweden Date: June 9, 2008
Name: Steve Casares
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Message: Vittorio,
Thank you so very much for providing Michael and I with an awesome
wine tasting in Toscana! We both learned a lot about wine, but perhaps
more importantly, about your beautiful 
country
and city. I now am better equiped and versed in Chianti and Super-Tuscan
wines, which is actually an important asset as an officer in the
United States Army, for social functions.
Thank you again for a great time, and you have my word that whomever I know that is going to visit Toscana, I will refer them to you. Here is a picture of Michael and I from the tasting. I will also post on the website for prospective wine tasters.
Once again, if you and your wife and daughters visit New York City or Arizona in the near future, please let us know and Mike or I would be happy to show you around. I can even take you on a wine tasting of wineries in the Hudson Valley! Take care Vittorio, teniamoci in contatto per favore.
City: West Point Country: United States Date: June 9, 2008
Name: Jamie, Kirk
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Message: My cousin and I booked a semi-private wine tour for the Chianti Classico region and we ended up being the only ones on the tour...which was amazing! Vittorio was so knowledgable and took us to two very diffrent but very nice wineries ( I was in love with the La Sala winery). This was a great tour and I would take another tour in a heart beat! Thanks again!!!
City: Seattle, WA Country: United States Date: May 27, 2008
Name: Marc Minish
E-mail: Info
Message: My wife and I took the San Gigmignano tour as part of our honeymoon in Italy. Our guide, Vittorio, really knew his stuff! Early in the tour he asked us a few questions about our knowledge and experience with wines so that he could tailor his tour to our level of knowledge. My wife and I know how to uncork the bottle and drink it, but that's about all. It turns out that Vittorio knew just how to present things for us and really teach us the baby steps of wine tasting. He took great care to explain how to look, smell and finally taste the wine. His knowledge of the processes by which the wines are made as well as what affects the ultimate flavor in one's mouth was very impressive. We toured two wineries, one small "mom & pop" kind of place and another, much larger and more sophisticated. The contrast between the two very interesting but you could tell that both companies took great care and pride in their product. In short, my wife and I LOVED our wine tour. It was the perfect experience! Thank you, Italy and Wine! Marc Minish
City: Nashville, TN Country: United States Date: May 8, 2008
Name: Joe Sansonetti
E-mail: Info
Message: Hello all! Christina and I recently took the San Gimignano wine tour with Roberto and it was wonderful! We enjoyed both wineries we visited and learned much about both tasting and enjoying wines. Roberto was a great guide and his warm and welcoming personality made for a great day (and lunch in San Gimignano was really fun as well). If you are looking for a tour that invests personal caring into its business then this tour for you.
City: Tampa, Florida Country: United States Date: April 13, 2008
Name: Michelle Capanegro
E-mail: Info
Message: Roberto was a wonderful host and made our day so special. He is knowledgeable and passionate about wine and I wish him well with his sommelier training. Both vineyards we visited revealed to us the many complex and intricate details vineyards must pay attention to in order to produce just the right type of wine. It was an enjoyable and wonderful day. I'd suggest it to anyone and hope I am lucky enough to get the chance to do it again.
City: New York, NY Country: United States Date: March 27, 2008
Name: Doug & Kellie Jones
E-mail: Info
Message: Dear Vittorio,
Thank 
you
for the email updates of your wonderful wine tours and events, we
enjoy thinking about being back there with you. It is hard to believe
it has almost been a year since our visit to Florence and the delightful
tours you provided. As a remembrance I thought I would attach some
photos that I took, and meant to send to you sooner. I hope you
enjoy them. My wife Kellie and I are looking forward to coming back
for another visit to Italy with friends – perhaps in 2009.
We will definitely stay in touch with you as we truly had an outstanding
day visiting La Scala and Solatione with you…and we loved
the delightful lunch (thanks for recommending the wild boar!). I
hope all is well with you.
Best wishes,
City: Mt. Airy, Maryland Country: United States Date: March 19, 2008
Name: Carol and Paul Vigna
E-mail: Info
Message: Read a lot of the comments
and we would concur. We met you in mid-January 2008 for a Chianti
tour 
and
it turned out to be as educational and enjoyable as we could have
imagined. So many things to remember, starting with the scenery
and the conversations about wines en route to the vineyards. Hilary's
wonderful lessons on getting prepared to drink and then taking a
sip. The tour of both wineries. Those huge barrels at Carfaggio's
(seemingly the size of a one bedroom apartment). And all the sampling.
Plus lunch on the lower level at that out-of-the-way eatery. We
felt that we more than got our money's worth. For ANYONE in the
vicinity of one of your tours, we highly suggest signing up. Among
all the memorable things we saw and did, from Rome to Florence to
Venice on what was our first trip to Italy, our day with you roaming
the Tuscany countryside was among the highlights. Our sincere thanks,
to you and the gang at both wineries. We get back there, we'll definitely
look you up.
City: York, Pennsylvania Country: United States Date: February 13, 2008
Name: Andy & Cyndee Schaub
E-mail: Info
Message: Vittorio Thank you very much for showing us good time while we were in Italy. This is Cyndee & Andy Schaub. We took the Chianti tour with you on November 15, 2007. Visting the Vatican, the Ancient ruins,the Uffizi,and the Accademia was great but overall, I would have to say the thing I liked best about our trip to Italy this November 2007 was the Chianti Wine Tour. We especially loved meeting Hilliary at La Salla Vineyards and that fabulous lunch at the little restaurant in the walled town (sorry, can't remember the name. I learned so much from you during our drive over. Most Sommeliers that I speak with seem intimidating, but you weren't. You were very easy to talk to and had a way with explaining things and I felt I came away with much more than just doing wine tour and wine tasting. Your choice in the vineyards you chose to take us to was excellent. I learned even more about Chianti wines when we were visiting with Hilliary at La Sala. And the wines we tasted were incredible! Caffagio Vineyard was lovely, but Hilliary at La Sala made learning about Chianti Classico and reserva more memorable, enjoyable and definitely more a lot more fun. When we got back to the US, the first thing we did was go to Appple Jacks (the local adult beverage store in Arvada) to look for La Sala (unfortunately, they didn't have it), We felt more confident and knew when we saw the Black Rooter, we knew the quality of the wine were were buying and can truly say it no longer is hit or miss with our wine selection. Simple. Just look for the wine bottles with the black rooster. We tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, it is our wish to return to Italy soon. When we return, we will look you up again and this time take the Montalicno tour. Thanks again for putting together this wonderful company "Italy and Wine". We will definitley recommend you to all of our friends. Ciao!
City: Arvada, Colorado Country: United States Date: November 30, 2007
Name: Ed & June Bingler
E-mail: Info
Message: Hi Vittorio, We did three of your wine tours in Sept.2007. The wineries were outstanding. The information of the wine making process and the soil conditions along with the Italian regulations was extremely interesting. The lunches were excellent. We would recommend your tours to anyone. Say hello to Julio. We enjoyed our day with him also.
City: Las Cruces, New Mexico Country: United States Date: November 30, 2007
Name: Nancy O'Brien
E-mail: Info
Message: 
I
havae taken three different groups on Chianti wines tours with Vittorio
and Italy and wine - He truly has the ability to recommend the best
vineyards for individual experiences and tastes and also selects
wineries where the owner are passionate about their products. My
groups (and I) have learned a great deal about wine and about Chianti
and have always had a wonderful time. Vittorio also arranged a private
tour for one of my friends to the Montalcino area and he raved about
that trip as well. My thanks to Vittorio for the great experiences
he has provide for me and my friends.
City: Omaha, NE Country: United States Date: November 29, 2007
Name: Eric Rosen
E-mail: Info
Message: We had a great time on our tour to Montepulciano e Montalcino. The vineyards were small and great and the wine was outstanding! I recommend this tour for anyone visiting the region.
City: Los Angeles, California Country: United States Date: November 28, 2007
Name: Becky and David
E-mail: Info
Message: Our tour of the Chianti region was the highlight of our trip to Italy. Vittorio is such a wonderful host and arranged winery tours and a country inn luncheon that was fabulous. It was very easy, efficient, and such fun to correspond with Vittorio to make our arrangements before we departed home for our trip. We are hoping to next tour Montepulciano with Vittorio.
City: Tampa, Florida Country: United States Date: November 27, 2007
Name: Rakesh & Archna Anand
E-mail: Info
Message: Hiya there Vittorio!
we took a wine tour of montalcino/montepulchiano in may this year.
we had read about your company on the internet and we are so glad
we had the tour. I cannot emphasise just how much we enjoyed your
hospitality and wonderful lunch overlooking the tuscan countryside
during the whole day tour.
A very informative tour and great wine tasting of the brunello variety.
I wish i had bought some more bottles of the casanova de montepulciano
!! all in all --a very memorable experience that we highly recommend
to anyone who is thinking of a wine tour in italy.
Our next trip out we will definately have you give us the Amarone
vineyard tours from Milan.
Best wishes from us and keep up the professional good work!! have
a great holiday season.
City: Kinston, North Carolina Country: United States Date: November 27, 2007
Name: Adam Oxenreider
E-mail: Info
Message: Vittorio! Our private Chianti Classico tour from Italy and Wine was one of the highlights of our Italian vacation. Our guide Roberto was witty and full of knowledge and the wineries we visited were informative and delicious.
City: Baltimore, MD Country: United States Date: November 27, 2007
Name: Susan Fondly
E-mail: Info
Message: Hi Vittorio, we had a fabulous trip and your tour was the highlight! Wishing you a very happy holiday season and hope one day to return for another of your tours.
City: Commack Country: United States Date: November 26, 2007
Name: Corinna and Chris Edge
E-mail: Info
Message: We throughly enjoyed our wine tour of Amorone. We were looked after very well by our guide who had a very good knowledge of wines and food. I would recommend the tour to anybody visiting Venice.
City: London, Country: United Kingdom Date: November 26, 2007
Name: Terry and Karen Terajima
E-mail: Info
Message: Dear Vittorio! Greetings from San Francisco! As you know, my wife and I were so impressed with our first wine tour in 2005, we brought along our friends. We were all once again very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our 2nd trip to the Montalcino region. With the informative brochures you handed out to us, we truly became educated about this region and brought our knowledge back to the States. Everytime we return to Firenze, we will always contact you to partake in on of your tours. You are second to none!
City: San Francisco, Country: USA Date: November 26, 2007
Name: Kim Allen
E-mail: Info
Message: Cara Tamara We, also, had a wonderful time and I look forward to
seeing you again and spending some time with you! I am hoping to
be sending some more people on your wonderful tour and I would love
to come back and do a different destination with you. Any time you
get to NY let me know and I can run up and meet you for dinner or
drinks. We have gotten settled back into everyday life--after almost
two weeks in Italy it was hard to get back to reality. I am getting
my photos developed and also having a CD done so I can send you
some by e-mail.
I hope all is well with you and that Leonardo is good. I will talk
to you soon--keep in touch
Ciao, Kim
City: Philadelphia, Country: USA Date: October 26, 2007
Name: Lovejoy
E-mail: Info
Message: We had a wonderful tour of two very different Tuscan wineries. Our guide was well-informed, knowledgeable and able to share with us both his knowledge of the area and of the local wines. It was informative and very comfortable. We look forward to our next trip.
City: Bend, Oregon Country: USA Date: October 15, 2007
Name: Robyn Grady
E-mail: Info
Message: We recently Oct 07 had the pleasure of a day trip with Roberto from Italy and Wine Tours. We had a fantastic day with two beautiful wineries and a lovely lunch. The trip from Florence to San Gimingnano was stunning and the commentary great. Throughly recommend this day trip. Best regards.
City: Sydney, NSW Country: Australia Date: October 12, 2007
Name: Judy Maas
E-mail: Info
Message: Dear Tamara, Stefana and I enjoyed our Tuscany wine tour very much.
Out of our entire trip to Italy, I enjoyed the wine country the
most, it was the best! It was so nice to meet you. You are a beautiful
person. Thank you again for everything. My best wishes.
City: Country: USA Date: September 17, 2007
Name: Rene Mora
E-mail: Info
Message: Vittorio, my wife and I had a wonderful time on the tour. Tamara
was terrific.
Thanks for a wonderful day. Rene and I truly enjoyed the tour. Given
Rene's interest in wine I believe this was his favorite part of
our vacation. Hopefully we'll return someday. If you're ever in
Boston let us know. Regards, Magda.
Thank you very much for setting it up.
City: Brookline, NY Country: USA Date: October 9, 2007
Name: Patrick Carroll
E-mail: Info
Message: Vittorio, Thank you very much for a wonderful day of Wine
Tasting and a fabulous Tuscan experience. Brittany and I can't seem
to decide if that was the best day or our trip or the second best
day! I am sure you noticed how relaxed we were as we both fell asleep
in the car on the way home.
Thank you again, and I have already written a testimonial for the
web page, hopefully you have a good picture to put with it!
Best Regards,
City: Denver, Colorado Country: USA Date: October 8, 2007
Name: Stephanie & Steve Wheeler
E-mail: Info
Message: Hello Vittorio, We really enjoyed our day in the Tuscan
countryside with you and our whole group. The wineries were beautiful,
the guides knowledgeable and lunch was fantastic. Without a doubt
we will be return customers! Our best to you.
City: San Diego, California Country: USA Date: October 5, 2007
Name: Frank and Shannan Venezia
E-mail: Info
Message: We had a great time on our tour of San Gimignano, San Donato (For an awesome lunch), and Castel in Chianti. Vittorio is very knowledgable about the wine regions and his agenda for the day makes for a relaxing and worthwile adventure that you'll never forget. Be sure to stop and take in the absolutely beautiful Tuscan landscape. Also be prepared to puchase wine as you will fall in love with the wines you taste. Be sure to bring a camera! Out of our 3 city, 1 week vacation this was the highlight out of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
City: Reading, Pennsylavania Country: USA Date: October 5, 2007
Name: Chawrun, John
E-mail: chawrunn@telus.net
Message: Hello Roberto, On behalf of my wife and our traveling companions, I wanted to write to extend our gratitude for the exceptional tour you provided on our recent trip to Italy. The Tour to Montalcino allowed us to visit 2 exceptional Brunello Producing Wineries. Tenuta le Potazzine by Gorelli and Fanti Tenuta San Filippo. The opportunity to meet Giuseppe Gorelli and then to witness Filippo Fanti choosing which grapes he would use for his 2007 Brunello is something I will always remember. I also need to mention the delicious lunch you hosted. As a group, we felt it was one of the best meals we had during our 3 week stay in Italy. Thanks again, Jack & Nancy Chawrun Paul & Carol Leeder
City: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada Date: September 18, 2007
Name: Thomas and Lotta Johansson
E-mail: Thomas.Johansson@tyrens.se
Message: Thanks for a good guiding tour. We appreciate your choice of winery and all the information you gave us. I give you some more official comments later. Perhaps we can do some business together with our customer in Scandinavia.
City: Gothenburg , Country: Sweden Date: July 31, 2007
Name: Ruth and Mark Ulrich
E-mail: ulrich.ruth@gmail.com
Message: We enjoyed our recent "Wine and Castles" tour so very much! The guide was very knowledgeble and paid attention to every detail. The castle and wineries we visited were both interesting and beautiful. The wines were excellent and we were given so much attention. I would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks for making our trip so memorable.
City: Monroe, LA Country: USA Date: July 18, 2007
Name: Meagan & Chris Galle
E-mail: meaganatl@yahoo.com
Message: Hi Vittoro, Chris & I really enjoyed the tour to San Gimignano! The wineries and wines were great! We were wondering if you could tell us what that bread based appetizer was called that we ate at La Capannina? It was the one like a salad with tomatoes and red onions.
City: Georgia Country: USA Date: July 30, 2007
Name: Thomas and Tanja Nilsson
E-mail: rosefam@magma.ca
Message: Dear Vittorio, Thank you very much for a remarkable experience at Fanti and Romitorio with their wonderful Brunello and Rossi wines. Tanja and I enjoyed very much your guidance on this tour together with a superb lunch. We recommend this tour to anyone including our best friends visiting Italy.
City: Mariefred Country: Sweden Date: July 20, 2007
Name: Malcolm Rose
E-mail: rosefam@magma.ca
Message: I recently spent a day touring two different wineries in the Chianti region with Vittorio . He introduced to two winemakers, both of whom greeted me warmly and readily shared their passion for winemaking with me. I had a wonderful day and an opportunity to learn a great deal from them and from Vittorio himself. I would highly recommend Italy and Wine for anyone who is interested in a wine tour.
City: Ottawa, Ontario Country: Canada Date: July 13, 2007
Name: Geoff, Irene and Lara Horton
E-mail: geoffandirene@xtra.co.nz
Message: Thank you Victorrio for a fabulous day on the 1 June 2007. It was a shame the weather wasn't kinder but we still enjoyed the winery visits and the delicious lunch. Once again many thanks for making our Florence visit so enjoyable.
City: Auckland Country: New Zealand Date: June 28, 2007
Name: Brian and Melissa Powers
E-mail: mpowers23@cox.net
Message: Vittorio, Thank you very much for a remarkable experience. My wife and I enjoyed every aspect of this tour. We will surely recommend this tour to anyone we know planning a trip to Italy. It is a must.
City: Newport, Rhode Island Country: USA Date: June 22, 2007
Name: Sverre Amundsen
E-mail: sverramu@online.no
Message: Hello David, Our wine
club in Norway wants to thank you for a super tour to Barolo and Barbaresco on Thursday
24th of may 2007. It was marvellous to visit the wine yards and
taste all the good wines. A highlight of the day was the lunch at
Castello de Verduno.
We had two very nice days in Milan and visited the Duomo cathedral
and the museum "Il Cenacolo".
Best regards,
City: Country: Norway Date: June 18, 2007
Name: Thomas Gentry
E-mail: tjgents@hotmail.com
Message: Roberto, The wine tour to Montepulcianowas just great. We learned about wine from the vine to the bottle. The lunch aws indeed memorable and part of an exciting an delightful time in our visit to Italy. You were a wonderful and helpful host I would not change a thing and highly recommend this tour to future visitors!!
City:Missoula, Mt Country: USA Date: June 17, 2007
Name: Dwight Hare
E-mail: dhare@asilo.com
Message: This is the picture of us at the Tenuta le Potazzine winery.
We really enjoyed the day, it is one of the highlights of our trip.
We're really looking forward to drinking the wine we bought.
City:Del Mar, California Country: USA Date: June 6, 2007
Name: John Vozzella
E-mail: jzella@yahoo.com
Message: We wanted to say the wine tour was the highlite of our
tour. Roberto was a real wine pro. between the wine the vines and
the view it was all in all a great day.
This photo should say more then words can decribe thanks
City:Boston, Ma Country: USA Date: June 5, 2007
Name: Rakesh and Archna Anand
E-mail: ranand@suddenlink.net
Message: Hello Roberto, we are finally back home and still fondly reminiscing our wonderful tour of italy. our wine tour of montepulciano was a highlight of our holiday. Great experience talking to the winemakers and tasting their products. Roberto was a super guide charming, affable and very informative in his own right. We found your company on the internet and it was a great choice. Highly recommend your tour to anyone interested in wine and enjoying the tuscany countryside. the lunch was delicious and much appreciated. thanks for the wonderful memories.
City: Kinston, North Carolina Country: USA Date: June 1, 2007
Name: Julie Taft White
E-mail: JulieH@bears.nfl.com
Message: 
Vittorio,
I wanted to send you a note of thanks for the terrific day (May
9th) we had on the wine tour as part of our wedding celebration.
Everyone had such a terrific time! The first tasting was so different
from what we are used to in Napa Valley. When we walked in to the
tasting room and saw the beautiful tables with all of the meats
and cheeses, we were so surprised. Perluigi was a great educator
and a great personality! Lunch was also wonderful . . . . the setting
was gorgeous and the food was delicious. The last vineyard was also
a treat - the
castle was a special place.
Thank you for making our experience so special. The entire day set
the tone for our guests to enjoy the wedding. We will definitely
recommend you to anyone visiting Tuscany.
City: Chicago Country: USA Date: May 30, 2007
Name: Bob & Mona Hirneisen
E-mail: eaglebobh@aol.com
Message: Dear Vittorio: We wanted you to know that we absolutely loved our Chianti Classico tour. You were so informative! We learned so much and had such a wonderful day. We recommend it to all our friends. We can't wait to come back and do more tours and the cooking class too. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
City: Fort Collins Country: USA Date: January 21, 2007
Name: David & Sherry Regiani
E-mail: sregiani@comcast.net
Message: Thank you for your wonderful expertise! Montepulciano was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. It is now almost 8 months since we were there (5/30/06) and we still rave about it and recommend you highly. Your private tour was better than expected – and we still have our wine from Villa St. Anna and Boscarelli. When the time comes for our return trip to Italy, we will certainly book another tour with you!
City: Clarkston Country: USA Date: January 17, 2007
Name: Annalisa King
E-mail: annalisaking@sympatico.ca
Message: Hi Vittorio, we are
now back home in Canada, and I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic
day of wine touring in Chianti!
It was a fabulous tour. We loved it, and woud recommend to anyone.
You are a fantastic host, a great driver, and we were impressed
by your "nose" for wine.
All the best!
City: Markham Country: Canada Date: October 28, 2006
Name: Jung Eun Kim
E-mail: icefall00@gmail.com
Message: Dear Vittorio,
I came back to Korea yesterday, and having a hard time because of
the jet lag.
Thank you for the nice
trip to San Gimingnano. My friend and I really enjoyed it.
Did enjoy the light lunch at the first winery (forgot the name of
the winery), and La
Sala was so beautiful!
Please give my thanks to Hilary for the thorough explanation about
wine.
Over all I really liked the trip and thanks again, I would like
to visit other wineries when I go to Italy again. Take care, Chiao!
City: Seoul Country: Korea Date: October 12, 2006
Name: Andrea Roma
E-mail: roma.ae@gmail.com
Message: Vittorio - Thank you so much for the wonderful day exploring the wine country in Italy - we enjoyed our trip and the vineyards were certainly a highlight of the trip!
City: Ridgefield Country: USA Date: September 20, 2006
Name: Elisse Cortez
E-mail: elissemc2@verizon.net
Message: Here are some pictures of our day in wine country. We visited Fattoria le Sorgenti.
It was a very nice day. Vittorio, I will send you an e-mail soon!
City: Country: USA Date: September 20, 2006
Name: Ryan & Gwen McCormick
E-mail: ryan@mri-corp.com
Message: Vittorio, Gwen and I had a great time!! The attention given to us by the oweners of the wineries was amazing and we couldn't have enjoyed the experience anymore. Thank you!!
City: Los Angeles, California Country: USA Date: September 18, 2006
Name: Mr Fay Billings
E-mail: faymarbil@comcast.net
Message: Vittorio, Marianne and I had a fantastic day! Our wine tours and our lunch with the local people was a wonderful experience. We look forward to next year and our family reunion. We will be contacting you for bus arrangements for our escorted tours. Thanks again, Fay Billings
City: Danbury, CT Country: USA Date: July 30, 2006
Name: Eileen Stang
E-mail: dekastang@sbcglobal.net
Message: Grazie, Vittorio! My family was so pleased with our day with you and our visits to La Sala and Tenuto Torciano. We were warmly welcomed by Hillary and Pierre-Luigi and we learned so much. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch in San Donato - I can't remember the exact name of this town - but it was away from the tourist crowds and the food was delicious. We appreciated the break from driving in Italy and loved the personal service and pick-up from our hard-to-reach villa. Thanks, also, to our van driver, Luciano. We also appreciated your willingness to accommodate our large group, including six active kids! Lastly, after the long day, you still allowed time for us to visit San Gimignano. I found "Italy and Wine" on the internet and took a chance - and we are glad that we did!
City: Hinsdale , Illinois Country: USA Date: July 24, 2006
Name: Tara
E-mail:
Message: Roberto, We wanted to thank you for showing us such a wonderful time on our Montepulciano wine tour. The countryside was absolutely beautiful. You taught us so much about the wineries and made this a truely amazing experience. It made for such a wonderful day for us, we will never forget it. Thank you once again, Tara Woodruff
City: Columbus, OH Country: USA Date: July 05, 2006
Name: Louise R Smith
E-mail: lou.smith@aon.at
Message: I want to say a special
thank you for the wine tour you organized for us. We were all delighted
with our day and the two winery we visited, Mazzo and Nicolis. The
wine was very much to our taste and we have ordered wine to be shipped
to us in Vienna.
Your cousin was very charming and was a very good guide. A special
greeting from us to him.
Next year I want to rent a villa in Tuscany for a month and I will
have friends come to visit. I will contact you and have a wine tour
organized for us next September or October.
Best regards
City: Vienna Country: Austria Date: June 30, 2006
Name: Richard Gooding
E-mail: DrRZG@cox.net
Message: Vittorio:
Thank you for the great tour…the best we had on our vacation. And thank you for bringing back the wine…I decided that’s a pretty good Chianti…and not expensive. Also, we will leave feedback on your web site and have already recommended you to some friends who will be in Italy later this year.
We will see you on our next trip…
City: Phoenix Country: USA Date: June 16, 2006
Name: Bjorn Myrvold
E-mail: farointe@online.no
Message: Buonasera Vittorio!
I just want to tell you that we are very satisfied with the tour
and the visit at Volpaia. Thank you very much and please bring our
kindest regards to Giulio.
City: Manstad Country: Norway Date: June 01, 2006
Name: Merrel Miller
E-mail: millermk@comcast.net
Message: Vittorio was a wonderful companion for the day we went to the wineries. He was personable and knew the winemaking art quite well. We would use him again and would recommend to anyone. He went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable.
City: McKinney, Texas Country: USA Date: May 15, 2006
Name: Margaret Gertler
E-mail: mgertler@comcast.net
Message: Vittorio. Surely this experience with you was the most fun day of our time in Italy. Our family was in awe of the beauty of Tuscany and so enjoyed visiting Casa Sola and especially Tenuta Torciano. Thank you for being so patient in answering all of our questions. The packet of information on Tuscany and all the aspects of wine was very helpful. Magnificent job Vittorio! Thanks for a most memorable day.We recommend you to everyone. The Gertler Family
City: Ellicott City, Maryland Country: USA Date: April 20, 2006
Name: Rick and Cristina Evans
E-mail: ca60543@aol.com
Message:
Vittorio,
Cris and I want to thank you again for a fantastic time! Our excursions
to Montalcino and Chianti were in a word,
truly unique. The experience at each of the places we visited was
a chance to look at both the history and culture of a wondeful country.
Just as you promised.
City: Chicago, Illinois Country: USA Date: March 31, 2006
Name: Dana & Jay
E-mail: danatomassi@yahoo.com
Message:
Hi
Vittorio, We had a great time on your wine excursion! Here are some
photos! Dana & Jay
City: Chicopee MA Country: USA Date: Jenuary 31, 2006
Name: Paul Charbonneau and Jeanine
E-mail: Paul.Charbonneau@agedwards.com
Message:
Dear Vittorio,
Jeanine and I want to thank you for providing such an excellent
visit to Chianti Classico last October. The day was spectacular,
combining some of the best the region has to offer in terms of first-rate
wineries, beautiful scenery and Tuscan cuisine.
We
were impressed by how well-organized the experience was, while remaining
completely relaxing and flexible. You and our driver (whose name,
I'm sorry to say, escapes me) were so helpful and informative, and
it was a pleasure having lunch with you both.
The time spent at La Sala and Casa Sola was a delight. The hospitality at both wineries was remarkable, and the wines were among the best we've tasted. We only wish we had booked another day to explore more of the region!
We came away with a renewed appreciation of the wines of Chianti Classico and we cannot wait to get back to Tuscany and explore more of the Tuscan wine country with "Italy and Wine."
I posted a testimonial on the website. I also attached a photograph from that day which we took in the small town in which we stopped for an espresso.
Sincerely,
City: NY Country: USA Date: Jenuary 24, 2006
Name: Doug Stitgen
E-mail: dstitgen@tds.net
Message:
The best way to describe the day in the Chianti
Classico area is nothing short of incredible. Vittorio was an
excellent guide... very knowledgeable and informative. The tour
of the La Sala winery proved to be most informative and enjoyable. The lunch was
as special as was the day in wine country. I would recommend this
tour without hesitation. It provided an excellent value and made
our trip to the area very memorable. This is a definite must for
anyone that enjoys wine and the spectacular views offered in the
area. Thank you again Vittorio!
City: Wisconsin Country: USA Date: November 04, 2005
Name: Kristi and Matt Pettinelli
E-mail: mattpettinelli@hotmail.com
Message:
Vittorio - My wife and I want to thank you for putting
together such an incredible tour. In addition to magnificent wineries,
Simone, our guide, provided a level of knowledge and professionalism
that would be difficult to match. Thank you again for making our
trip to Firenze a memorable one!
City: Chicago, Country: USA Date: August 29, 2005
Name: Mabelle and Travis
E-mail:
Message:
Dear Vittorio,
We would like to thank you for the wonderful tour
of Montepulciano wineries and the beautiful Tuscan countryside!
We were lucky to come in during the harvest and are very grateful
to you for allowing us to have such an intimate experience of the
process of winemaking. It was amazing having the winemaker, Mr.
Ferrari himself, explain and demonstrate the process from grape
selection and harvesting to fermentation and distribution. And the
vineyards we visited made spectacular wines (and olive oils, too)!
We can't wait to use our wines and oils to recapture some of the
magic we experienced in Tuscany and during your tour and lunch.
Thanks again for the wonderful memories!
City: San Diego Country: California Date: September 20, 2005
Name: Katryne, Mann
E-mail: katryne.mann@bmonb.com
Message:
I cannot express enough how great our experience was on
the Chianti tour. Not only were
the wineries we visited outstanding and informative, but your hospitality
and professionalism were second to none. Thanks for making our trip
to Tuscany the highlight of our trip.
City:Toronto Country: Canada Date: August 28, 2005
Name: Nancy McCormick
E-mail: nancycm@sc.rr.com
"Dear Vittorio, We and our friends really enjoyed our tour to Montepulciano. Being able to meet individually with the winemakers and hearing their explanations about their vineyards was a great way to learn about wine. The lunch was outstanding. Thanks for your willingness to work with us on our food preferences. We also appreciated your being able to schedule the tour on short notice and reschedule after we were snowed out the first day."
City: Country: USA Date: April 13, 2005
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