
Italy and Wine Reviews
Authentic reviews from our customers, left over the last 20 years
Our company has been proudly serving customers for over 20 years, and we have the reviews to prove it. Our tours are consistently praised by real guests who have experienced them firsthand.
What Our Guests Say
Cleary Gray Green
We had an unforgettable wine tour in the Florence countryside with Niccolò. His knowledge of Tuscany, local history and wine was exceptional, but what made the day truly special was his warmth and genuine passion. The wineries were wonderful, and every producer welcomed us with generosity and made us feel part of their world. It was far more than a tasting tour: it was an authentic introduction to Tuscan wine, beautiful landscapes and local traditions. From beginning to end, everything was perfectly organised and relaxed. We would highly recommend Niccolò to anyone looking for a personal, memorable wine experience in Florence or Tuscany.
Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine TourJeroen Koppenol
We had a wine tasting tour guided by Andrea Colato. First of all, Andrea is really knowledgeable about all the differences in the wine-making. His enthusiasm made our day and tour. Then we experienced the beauty of Tuscany and Montepulciano. The view was breathtaking. Thank you very much / grazie mille!
Nobile di Montepulciano wine tourMatthew Buthman
What an amazing experience! Niccolò is knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and knows why you’re there… to eat and drink! I proposed to my now fiancé during the experience, and the entire team made this the most memorable day imaginable. Thank you thank you thank you! WOULD RECOMMEND
Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine TourDonald Schulte
What a relaxing day out of the city, appreciating the great wines of Tuscany and the culture of San Gimignano. Matteo was an informative and fun guide to this region.
San Gimignano Wine TourKate Andrews
Wonderful trip in Chianti region! Nicolo was a great tour guide!
Chianti Vineyard TourTanya Adams
Definitely worth doing! This is our 2nd tour with Italy & Wine and I would highly recommend them. The experience from booking to drop off was impeccable. Andrea, our guide, was a wealth of wine knowledge & a delight to spend the day with. I am looking forward to going back & doing another tour asap.
Brunello the Big Red Wine TourSuzanne Squires
My 21 year old daughter and I just completed our 3 day private wine tour in Tuscany with our guide, Andrea. Everything was perfect. The itinerary allowed us to see incredible locations and taste delicious wines. I loved all the wineries and learning about their wine making process, then eating the best food and wine! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this wonderful experience!
3-Days Private Wine Holiday in TuscanyLisa Leibig-Zimmerman
We learned a lot from Andrea and had a very enjoyable time. I really appreciate having a local talk to us about the wine, the area, the culture etc, and Andrea was especially considerate. Also, going out a bit further to experience the Brunello and see Montalcino was definitely worth the drive! It was a perfect ending to our Florence vacation.
Brunello the Big Red Wine TourNola McDonald
Nicolò was very friendly and immersed us in the culture of Tuscany. We loved learning about how Tuscan organic vineyards make wine. The lunch we had was unforgettable and we could not recommend this tour enough.
Chianti Classico Wine TourOdassis Ibarra
Matteo was our guide and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm for wine and the history was contagious! We highly recommend anyone visiting the area to book a tour. We very much enjoyed the wineries selected, delicious lunch, and appreciated the time spent at each location. Not rushed, very well-paced.
Chianti Rufina Castle and Villa Wine TourShane Lang
We loved our tour! Andrea was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable about the area, wines, and we enjoyed visiting with him. Both wineries were great, the owners were very welcoming, and the views were beautiful! It felt like a very personal experience. The highlight of our trip!
San Gimignano Wine TourAdam Seangio
We booked the San Gimignano wine tour, and it ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Italy. Our guide, Andrea, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, which made the day even more enjoyable. The tour starts with an hour to explore the charming medieval town of San Gimignano on your own—a perfect way to soak in the history and atmosphere before heading to the wineries. Both wineries we visited offered outstanding wines, and the lunch might have been the best pasta we had during our entire time in Italy. While we’re not wine experts, Andrea did a fantastic job guiding us through the tastings, helping us pick out tasting notes and understand the nuances between the different wines. We had such a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to enjoy wine tasting and explore a picturesque town outside of Florence. It’s absolutely worth it!
San Gimignano Wine TourMichael Hoe
Excellent tuscan wine tour with Niccolo from Italy and Wine Tours. We had a great wine tour led by Niccolo who is a young trained sommelier with excellent wine knowledge that was imparted with relevance and context. The wineries we were brought to were different but utterly enjoyable. We highly recommend the italy and wine tour for an unforgettable tuscan wine experience!
Chianti Vineyard TourKaila Jeffcoat
We had a phenomenal wine tasting experience in Tuscany with Italyandwine.net! Andrea was incredibly knowledgeable as a level 3 sommelier, and guided us through our day as he shared his passion for wine as we toured 2 wineries along with his love for history as we drove from one location to the next. We enjoyed a stop in San Gimignano to explore the historic, medieval town and from there toured 2 wineries with a wonderful wine selection and lunch included. Our understanding of Tuscany's tight restrictions for wine only broaden our knowledge of quality wine and variation of grapes and felt like we left with a comprehensive understanding of each wine we tasted and the wine-making process. It was the highlight of our 2 weeks in Italy and we will definitely be back to explore other wineries within the region through this great, family-run business!
San Gimignano Wine Tasting TourJillian Martin
We had a fabulous wine tour and really enjoyed Matteo’s narratives about the region. The small vineyard we had lunch at was the true highlight of our two week adventure throughout Italy. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Chianti & Super Tuscan 3 WineriesJohn Scola
Our wine tour with Andrea was the highlight of our two week trip to Italy! We had very high expectations, and they were exceeded across the board. Andrea connected on a personal level with each member of our six person group, and adapted the tastings to our personal preferences. His knowledge of wine, the vintners and the region is outstanding. We visited three wineries, and each one was unique, providing us with special memories from our Tuscan vacation. I highly recommend Italy and Wine, and have the highest praise for Andrea. Book this tour with confidence!.
Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine TourErina Foote
10 stars for Andrea, our guide!! My husband and I went on the Chianti Rufina Castle and Villa Wine Tour. It was fabulous!! We can’t decide what was the best part, the history from each winery, the wonderful owners/staff at each place, or Andrea. Everything was incredible and has been a highlight of our trip. A special thank you to Andrea. You truly made our day :)
Chianti Rufina Castle and Villa Wine TourJohn Scola
An unforgettable experience! Andrea was the most amazing tour guide, and really got to know our group. From start to finish, our tour was professionally run, with no pressure to buy any wine, and perhaps one of the most enriching experiences we have ever had on our vocations together. Each of our wine stops was carefully curated, and once again I commend Andrea for his expert service. We highly recommend this tour to all, and would gladly do something again when the opportunity presents itself.
Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine TourKaren Shearer
We had a great day with Andrea from Italy and Wine! From our truffle hunt at a gorgeous Tuscany estate, to a delicious truffle filled lunch followed by a visit to a small winery our group of three couples had a memorable time. We even found truffles!
Truffle Hunting & Wine Tastingraymond kovacic
We had an amazing time with our host Giovanni. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the Chianti region, as well as an in depth knowledge of many wine regions throughout the world. He described the process and evolution of wine making over time, and described the many microclimates that effect the region. We went to three very different wineries -all amazing in their own way, and enjoyed a lovely meal together. There was no shortage of conversation, and the time was very well spent. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in sampling some of this regions fine wines. Thank you! ??????????
Chianti & Super Tuscan 3 WineriesJoan McVean
We had a remarkable day touring the Tuscan country side an tasting Chianti wines and olive oil. The organic farm was wonderful. The food plentiful and excellent. Giovanni was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience special and unique. We would highly recommend this tour.
Chianti Vineyard TourChris MacLellan
Best day of my Italy trip. We went to 3 different wineries each with their own distinct feel and speciality. The wine and food was amazing. Our tour guide Niccolo was the best. As an aspiring sommelier and local, he brought additional context and insights that made the trip so much better. He was more knowledgeable about wine than the staff at the wineries. Awesome day.
Chianti & Super Tuscan 3 WineriesKirsten Capobianco
What a wonderful birthday I had in charming Montalcino in great company ! Andrea was a joy & very knowledgeable about wine & the region. Fortunate to share this day with another great couple . All on the hunt for my Ferragamo & enjoying fantastic wines along the way! Met both winemakers & enjoyed all the wines. Highly recommend
Brunello the Big Red Wine TourDavid Olsen
Andrea was a wealth of knowledge! Such an amazing experience! We learnt so much, not only about Italian wine but wine in general. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a learning experience with exposure to the some of the best wines of the area.
Nobile di Montepulciano wine tourNonie McKie
Booking a tour online is always a risk, so when we saw our young tour guide Niccolo, our first thought was that he couldn’t possibly have much knowledge- but boy were we wrong! Not only was he cute and gracious, he possessed a wealth of information about wine and could answer any questions. He had actually worked at a winery and was studying to become a sommelier. The wineries we visited were all great and the lunch was wonderful - to say the owner was entertaining is an understatement. It was a great day.
Chianti & Super Tuscan 3 WineriesGregory Parker
We had a fantastic day on the Brunello Big Red tour with Andrea. The whole experience completely exceeded our expectations. Andrea was the perfect guide for the day: knowledgeable, engaging, friendly, and enthusiastic about the people, the culture and the wine. We learned so much over the course of the day, visiting two excellent, yet very different wineries. Highly recommended!
Brunello the Big Red Wine TourChristopher Cope
Andrea was the best guide we have ever had. He was very knowledgable and very kind. He arrived on time and communicated clearly what to expect throughout the day. He also provided great insights to the wines and region.
San Gimignano Wine Tasting TourJoel Hermansen
Today we had a magical wine tour with Andrea! If you are considering coming to the region, you will be ecstatic that you signed up for this tour! I had very high expectations, going into the wine tour, as a result of many of the reviews on this website. However, nothing could've prepared me for the fantastic journey that we had with a brilliant tour guide today. If you are even considering doing this wine tour, please don't hesitate, and if possible, request Andrea, who is a magical guide. Our tour consisted of a visit to historic wineries in the Rufina area. I had an accomplished understanding of the region's history going in, and I was delighted by the amount of knowledge that I was able to learn today. Andrea is able to effectively guide, nurture, and enrich very experienced wine connoisseur's, and people who are brand new to wine. I am so grateful that he was a part of our wine journey today. He is a very gifted teacher, wine expert, and storyteller. The rating I give is 100 out of 100, A+, mastery, or five stars--pick your system!
Chianti Rufina Castle and Villa Wine TourJoel Hermansen
My husband and I were fortunate to spend the entire day with Andrea. He is knowledable, charismatic, easy going, and welcomes questions. We learned a lot about wine and the process behind it, but also about the fascinating family histories of the two Tuscan wineries we visited. He has good relationships with the families he works with and speaking with and learning from the families directly is part of the tour. Andrea took a genuine interest in learning about us and our life in Wisconsin. He can easily engage in a contemplative conversation but also banter light heartedly. We have been in Italy for ten days and today was my favorite day. I highly recommend this tour with Andrea!
Chianti Rufina Castle and Villa Wine TourJohn Bradford
Our guide Marta was super in arranging our wine tasting to two wineries and the Lunch was memorable because it really was local cuisine with homemade real Italian foods. The owner chef provided high quality food with really so much to eat and the bottle of wine was great with the meal. This was an all day fun filled tour which we will remember always.
Prosecco Wine Tasting TourLynton Enever
Our Soave tour with Marta was a wonderful experience of high-quality wine, beautiful countryside, and the most lovely and knowledgeable guide. A special thanks to Marta for making it such a great day. Absolutely recommend this tour
Soave Wine TourMichael Guidry
We had an amazing day with our personal tour guide Matteo. He was knowledgable and accommodating in all respects. The 2 vineyards that we visited were amazing in their own rights as each had different areas of focus. We also had lunch on a nearby farm which was delightful. A great day and would highly recommend the private tour if you are considering it - worth it!
Chianti and Super Tuscan Wine TourKeith Kindler
Viator’s error was our WIN! We were emailed a cancellation and started to look for other wine tour- lucky for us we found Andrea and this spectacular tour of the region, 2 vineyards, a beautiful lunch and a walking tour of Montepulciano. We were also fortunate to be the only ones on our tour, but I have no doubt Andrea would have been equally attentive to more guests. He was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and made the day a delight! I highly recommend asking for him if you are interested in this region, their grapes and their beautiful wines. You will not be sorry!
Nobile di Montepulciano wine tourMorgan Stameroff
Our private wine and cheese tour was expertly guided by Matteo. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour and Matteo made the experience much more enjoyable by being able to bridge the language gap and be a wealth of knowledge about the region. This tour enabled us to visit a part of Tuscany that would be difficult to access on our own. We visited a small working farm, witnessed cheese being made, saw the different livestock, and were served a delicious lunch by the family. Our tour was completed with a visit to a winery with a long history. Should we return to this region of Italy we will be utilizing this tour company again. We have made recommendations to all of our friends.
Wine and Cheese Tour TuscanyErica Lanyon
Our truffle hunting experience with Francesca and Vittorio was truly unforgettable! The scenic drive to the property took less than an hour. Despite the rain the night before, we were able to find a few truffles during the hunt, thanks to the expert dogs of our guide Francesca. The property was breathtaking, offering a serene and picturesque backdrop for our tour. Afterward, we enjoyed an amazing lunch and wine. The food was incredible, and it was the perfect way to end a perfect day. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, I can't recommend booking with Francesca and Vittorio enough. It truly was one of the highlights of our trip and one that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Truffle Hunting in TuscanyKate Schmidt
I recently had the pleasure of touring with Shiva, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Shiva made the tour incredibly accessible, ensuring everyone felt included and comfortable. Her deep knowledge of the area and its history enriched our experience with fascinating insights and stories. Beyond her expertise, Shiva was friendly and personable, creating a warm atmosphere that made us feel like we were traveling with a friend. Her consideration for everyone’s needs was evident throughout, adjusting the pace and accommodating special requests. Highlights included two amazing winery excursions and an impromptu stop at Michelangelo Plaza for a perfect group photo with the city backdrop. Shiva provided an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to join another tour with her!
Chianti Vineyard TourCasey Wells
Book it! We had an incredible day with Andrea tasting foods/wine + learning about the Tuscan region. Franchie and Choco (dog) were very friendly for the truffle hunt. Because we went in the off-season, my partner and I had a tour all to ourselves which was nice! 5 stars!
Truffle Hunting & Wine TastingMichael Grossberg
I know when traveling there are options when selecting a tour to make sure you are making the best use of your time and budget. I can wholeheartedly say that this is a tour that should not be missed, especially since it is paired with a tour of a local winery which other tours do not normally include. We were first picked up by the guide in Florence and then drive . It is a full day of exploring a beautiful section of Tuscany hunting with the truffle dog and the thrill of finding one of these nuggets is very exciting. You then share a meal utilizing local truffles which is a great experience. You complete the tour at a local winery with a winery tour and tasting. This entire day was very special and was only made better thanks to the knowledge and personality of our guide Giuseppi, who was fantastic. I definitely recommend this tour and this team.
Truffle Hunting & Wine TastingCarol Spitz
We had an amazing 5 nights in San Casiano at Villa I Baronnci on a private tour planned by Vittorio and executed by Matteo. The variety of wineries and other experiences really set them apart from others. Truffle hunting, cooking class, cheese farm, and delicious lunches every day. From small private vineyards to large, we experienced it all. If you want to go to Tuscany, this is the way to go.
Tuscany Wine Holiday TourMeghan Jardon
Our truffle tour and wine excursion in Tuscany was an absolute delight! Celebrating my Mom’s 70th birthday we spent a fantastic day in the picturesque Italian countryside hunting for truffles alongside a charming dog companion. Hillary, our tour guide was exceptionally kind and helpful, providing insightful information about wine & truffle hunting and ensuring our group had a seamless and enjoyable time. The highlight was a delicious lunch featuring exquisite truffle-infused dishes, perfectly complemented by the beautiful surroundings. Following our truffle adventure, we visited a remarkable winery where we indulged in exceptional wines and learned wines of the region. The entire day was a perfect blend of culinary delights, natural beauty, and cultural exploration. I highly recommend this truffle tour and wine excursion to anyone seeking a memorable and enriching experience in Tuscany. Our heartfelt thanks to Hillary for making my Mom’s 70th birthday celebration truly special!
Truffle Hunting & Wine TastingStephen McGovern
Five stars! We had a great tour with Matteo. He was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and took us to two great wineries that we never could have found on our own. Both wineries produced high quality Chianti. For the second winery on our tour, the owner and winemaker, Misha, actually made us a lunch that was among the best meals we had on our ten day trip through Tuscany (and his wines were wonderful as well). Memorable experience with a quality company and tour guide. Highly recommended.
Chianti Classico Wine TourKeri Hoovler
The private tour was exactly what we wanted and more. He was so kind and knowledgeable about the wine and the region. Both vineyards we visited were amazing and the lunch we had was perfect! Thanks for planning such a great trip!
Chianti Rufina Wine TourMegan Fuller
During our honeymoon, we did the Brunello di Montalcino wine tour in May and had a blast! We both agreed this was absolutely one of our favorite things we did in Italy. Mateo was an excellent guide, and we loved getting to know him. He taught us so much about wine and Tuscany and was so helpful in assisting us with choosing wines (and olive oil!) to ship home. We would recommend this tour.
Montalcino Wine TourBoris Yu
Thanks, Vittorio! The tour was great; appreciate the help.
Barolo Wine TourROBERTO TAPIA DEL VALLE
It is hard to put into words how much my wife and I enjoyed our truffle and wine tour this past August. Raffaella and Francesca (and her family) made us feel like we were part of their family. The whole experience was so unique (especially the truffle hunting part of it). People that enjoy this kind of thing usually go to wineries - but going truffle hunting with "Choco" (their incredible truffle hunting dog) and a true truffle specialist (Francesca) was a whole other level. During our trek, Francesca taught us so much about the region, their wines, and their way of life. It was incredible. The meal they prepared for us was next-level cooking and the truffle portions, as well as wine pours, were really really generous!! We had lunch at their beautiful family home, at their table. They even sat with us at times and even brought a cake and sang happy birthday to my wife. They were incredibly kind to us. We ended our visit at a nearby winery ("Fattoria San Michele a Torri"). The people there were terrific again, and they taught us a lot about their wines and wine in general. Once again, it is hard to explain how unique this experience was and I would strongly recommend it to anyone that can appreciate the Italian culture.
Truffle and Wine TourMark Pfitzner
This wine vacation package of Chianti and Brunello is a must-do event if you are in Tuscany. It was a joy to spend the day with Matteo as our guide, and we were introduced to the old world way of life in Tuscany. We had lunch in a 1000-year-old farmhouse, and we learned so much about wine, the effort it takes to bring the grapes from field to market, the doctrines of DOCG certifications. It was one of the highlights of our Italian visit. We ordered wine and olive oil to ship home, and every time we enjoy our Italian 'treasures' we are transported back to Tuscany!
5-Days Private Wine Holiday in TuscanyTessa Smit
Hi Victorio Sorry for the delayed reply. We have been very busy since getting back, catching up after being away. Unfortunately, we had to jump right back into real life here. We wanted to say thank you to you and your employees for organizing a vacation we will not forget! We had an amazing time learning about wines and we were very impressed with the level of knowledge and passion you and your staff showed. We will definitely recommend your company to anyone traveling to Italy in the future. The only feedback we have is that we would have preferred to have the longest day of wine tours on the first day, rather than the last and I think other guests may agree with us. It would be nice to end the last day a bit earlier to allow for time to travel to reach the next destination. But really, everything else was magnificent and we would not have changed a thing otherwise! Thank you for collecting and shipping our wines! Thanks again! Tessa and Rich
3-Days Private Wine Holiday in TuscanySalma Falah
Pier was an incredible tour guide. He picked us up on time, was so nice, and taught us a lot about Italy and Wine! We did the private wine and cheese tour in Chianti. Pier took us to boutique vineyards, so we got to meet the people behind it and learn how it works. We ate DELICIOUS food, drank INCREDIBLE wine, and met the KINDEST people. My friends and I were not sure what we were getting into, but by the end of the day we all agreed it was our best day
Wine and Cheese Tour TuscanyRob Adams
My wife and I joined Matteo on a private wine tour in Tuscany. Matteo was helpful, knowledgeable and a great guide through the Tuscan countryside and wines. We will definitely recommend to friends and hope to get back soon for more fantastic Italian wine!
San Gimignano Wine Tasting TourKenneth Greco
Vittorio treated us to an amazing day in the Chianti region of Tuscany, visiting two wineries that also made olive oil! We learned so much about both wine and oil that I never knew and it made the experience that much better! The views and scenery were among the best I’ve ever seen anywhere and Vittorio educated us on many other factors of the Florence area. A fantastic experience that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Tuscany. Thank you, Vittorio! We will be back!
Chianti Rufina Wine TourAlejandro Oneto
We booked the private 1-day super Tuscans trip with a tasting menu and it was great. Matteo is extremely friendly and knowledgable on wines so if you are a wine lover, you will learn a lot and enjoy very much. Its a long drive from Florence so I would suggest staying closer to Bolgheri but none the less it was a great experience
Bolgheri Wine TourJacqueline Azis
I can not overstate what a unique and valuable experience this was. The highlight of our trip.We started the day at a rural villa/farm in San Miniato. The farm produces Chianti wine, pecorino cheese (from sheep), olive oil, honey, and truffle products. ALL from the land of the farm. We spent time outside with a truffle hunting dog “Choco” and the truffle hunter Francesca - who is also an incredible host and chef. Francesca owns the villa where we had our lunch. After truffle hunting, we had a home-cooked meal of fresh truffle-based appetizers, truffle pasta, a side dish, and a dessert. The courses were paired with different wines direct from the vineyard/distillery onsite. This is not the wine tasting though! We were embarrassed to ask for more wine, but our guide, Vittorio, advised us that in Italy “wine is like water” and we began pouring our own glasses, and finished off a bottle of truly amazing wine. We really enjoyed our lunch and speaking to Victorio about Italian history and politics. It was a very insightful conversation for two Americans. After lunch, we headed to another winery for a wine tour and tasting. We stopped at the city center of San Miniato. San Miniato is a small Italian town with an interesting medieval history. There are no major landmarks here and it is not a tourist destination. It was a great experience to walk through this town. We felt a little bit like intruders being tourists in this town, but it was beautiful and we loved being there. The winery was another great experience. Great tasting wine, great tasting olive oil, and great hosts/company. Vittorio was very knowledgeable and explained to us all about the different types of Chianti regions and wines, as well as some tips for getting the most flavor from the wines while sipping. This day was a highlight for our trip and worth every penny. It was a truly unique experience and we would recommend it to friends in a heartbeat.
Truffle and Wine TourTanya Cellucci
Our tour guide Giovanni picked us up from our hotel and he was just so kind and enthusiastic about what he does! We gave us the history of wine and of Tuscany and was very very knowledgeable! He was super patient when some things ran long- and he even stopped to bring us on the way back to show us a view of Florence as he knew we weren’t visiting for long! He was just so exceptional and passionate about what he does and he made it such an amazing and memorable experience for us and for our honeymoon!
Bolgheri Wine TourMarisa Maleck
We did this Bolgheri wine day tour with the knowledgeable, interesting, and fun Vittorio. We went to the lovely family-owned vineyard called Chiappini and also Guado al Tasso vineyard. We learned a lot about tasting and super Tuscans even though our knowledge level was already relatively high. Vittorio shared a great deal of info and also took us for an incredible meal at the Sassicaia estate where we had an amazing wine there to compare to the others we had tried. He was a great host and it was a trip to remember!
Bolgheri Wine TourAnnie Asdal
We were a group of five that thoroughly enjoyed our day with our great guide, Matteo. He was personable, interested in his guests, and a had a great rapport with the truffle and winery folks. He was a professional sommelier and knowledgeable about a wide breadth of topics - enough to answer our questions for an entire day of touring! The farm that you visit for truffle hunting is about an hour outside of the city, so be prepared to spend some time driving about. The experience was authentic though - you really just go out with a woman and her truffle-sniffing dog tromping through her backyard. Lunch was delicious and the winery after was exceptional. Matteo was an excellent ambassador for Italy and we highly recommend booking this tour!
Truffle and Wine TourLoyd Pettgrew
Memorable Tour in Bolgheri! We were picked up promptly at our cruise ship in Livorno and wished to the Bolgheri area of Tuscany. Our guide did an excellent job to giving us the history of the area and viticultural how it differs from the rest of Tuscany. We stopped at Ornellaia, Osteria San Guido Enoteca that serves as a tasting venue for Sassicaia and at and a small winery Guado de Gemoli. Ornellia was the highlight since the property is so beautiful and the wines so delicious (not unlike Peter Michael Winery in Napa Valley). The mean at Osteria San Guido Enoteca was really first class as were the Sassicaia wines we tasted. The tour took about four hours and we were taken back to our ship in plenty time. Memorable Wine Tour of Bolgheri! I recommend it and our guide to anyone who wants to see a great area of Tuscany!
Bolgheri Wine TourChristina Gordon
A great day featuring wine tasting and touring at small, medium and large wineries. All informative, each a little different, wines excellent. As well as our tour guide Vittorio. He was knowledgeable and knew when to let the experience speak for itself. We tasted Chianti Classico, Riserva and Supertuscan wines. All accompanied by a taste of Tuscany - cheeses, meats, bruschetta and home-made olive oils. Our favorite was the small winery. An intimate tour with the farmer himself. Lunch was served with all of the above as well as pizza, pasta, and a delicious dessert, in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the vineyard. A memory we'll never forget. A huge selling point of this particular tour, was the door to door pick up and drop off to where we were staying. We could sit back, enjoy the scenery, and not worry about directions or having too much wine. Vittorio was open to stopping along the way for some photo opportunities amidst the beautiful Tuscan countryside and small quaint villages. This 'Italy and Wine' private tour with Vittorio was the highlight of our trip to Italy! Simply fantastico!
Chianti Classico Wine TourBeth Triana
Our family was looking for a wine tour that could accommodate 9 people — most companies cap their groups at 8 — and also include some white wines alongside the famous Tuscan reds. Italy and Wine were incredibly flexible and attentive to our requests. Our guide, Ingrid, was excellent, sharing fascinating insights about the history and culture of San Gimignano. We loved exploring the medieval town as much as we enjoyed the vineyards and wines. The first winery served an amazing lunch that just kept coming — each course thoughtfully paired with a different wine, making it a true culinary experience. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. It was educational, fun, and a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tuscany, whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting to explore!
San Gimignano Wine Tasting Tour