Experiences & Wine Retreats in Italy
Curated wine experiences designed around culture, place, and connection
Tuscany Wine Retreat — Cortona
September 21–24, 2026
A four-day, small-group experience exploring wine, aperitivo culture, and Tuscan hospitality through curated, insider access.
Boutique winery visits and Montalcino experience
Aperitivo, amaro, and Sabatini Gin experiences
Hosted, small-group format (maximum 10 guests)
Wine Experiences in Florence
Local experiences designed for a more informal exploration of Italian wine.
This is not your 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.
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 learn how to choose the right wine and shop for your special occasion, gifts or your special dinner. how Italians choose wines for the festive occasions, 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
A Different Approach to Wine Experiences
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.
