Authentic Italian Wine Experiences
Exclusive Wine Tasting Events in Florence and Tuscany
Hosted in Florence and select Tuscan locations, each experience combines education, storytelling, and sensory exploration.
Hosted by sommelier Alessia Botturi, learn about Italian wines, native grape varieties, and regional traditions in a relaxed, authentic setting.
Wine Events in Florence, Italy
This is not a typical wine tour.
We stay in Florence, exploring authentic wine boutiques focused on shopping, gifting, and seasonal selections.
You’ll get expert guidance on how to choose wines for your table or for gifts, like having a personal sommelier by your side.
The evening ends with an aperitivo in a hidden local enoteca — a relaxed, elegant Florentine ritual offered until Christmas.
Where we meet:
We begin in Piazza Santo Spirito, by the Medici statue — one of Florence’s most vibrant and authentic local squares.
What we do:
Join me for a guided evening through Florence’s finest wine boutiques — from an elegant enoteca featuring iconic Tuscan labels to a boutique shop known for rare, small-production, and unconventional wines. At each stop, you’ll enjoy curated tastings that reveal how Italians choose wines for the festive season, for gifting, and for their own tables.
What you will experience:
This is a relaxed, small-group walk designed to make you feel like a local insider. You’ll meet passionate wine merchants, discover hidden corners of the city, and end your evening with an aperitivo and Tuscan appetizers in a cozy Florentine enoteca known only to locals.
What you will learn:
You’ll gain practical insight into how Italians shop for wine, understand the differences between iconic and artisanal producers, and learn how to select, pair, and transport bottles like a sommelier. It’s an educational, elegant, and truly local way to experience Florence — one glass at a time
Discover the difference
Alessia Botturi is an Italian sommelier, educator, and founder of Partners in Wine, based in Florence.
With over twenty years of international experience in wine, hospitality, and education, she has taught Italian wine culture across the United States and Europe.
Her passion lies in making Italian wine approachable yet deeply authentic — blending technical knowledge with storytelling that connects every wine to its region, people, and traditions.
