What is Wines For Friends?

We are a personalized travel experience bringing individuals to Italy where we focus on wine, food, and Italian culture. Our small group size allows us to provide both the new and seasoned traveler a unique look into what the Italians call “La Dolce Vita”, the sweet life.

Vacationing with us will allow you to enjoy the comforts of a luxurious Italian villa, including a private chef, private driver, and sommelier. The villa we have chosen is a 13th Century monastery that has been completely remodeled to provide our guests with modern conveniences. It is reserved for the exclusive use of our group for the entirety of our trip. The views from the villa are breathtaking. Picture yourself sitting on the veranda with a glass of wine as you watch the sun set on this amazing estate.

“What though youth gave love and roses,
Age still leaves us friends and wine”

– Sir Thomas More

Offerings

  • Opportunity to meet and dine with our wine producers.
  • Classic Italian Car tours.
  • Visits to Siena, San Gimignano, and Montalcino.
  • Private dinners by our own private chef.
  • Luxury villa stay with full time staff located in the beautiful Italian countryside.
  • And more ….

Upcoming Travel

2024 Tour Dates Coming Soon

  • Fall 2024

Accommodations

The Villa we have chosen was originally a 13th Century monastery. It has undergone a sophisticated and tasteful restoration to maintain its original character and peacefulness. The inner courtyard is an ideal spot for al fresco dining.  Indoors, modern facilities have been added, including beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. This property is tastefully furnished with attention to all the finest details right down to the bed linens and lavish Hästens mattresses. The furnishings, materials, and fittings exude the utmost quality and class. The Villa is one of peace and tranquility for well-deserved relaxation and is surrounded by a wonderfully landscaped garden.

Old World Winemaking

We are pleased to introduce you to our wine producers, who are also our friends.  One of the unique aspects of a Wines For Friends tour is the opportunity to meet and dine with the owners and winemakers who produce the delicious wines you will be drinking.  These estates are small and family-owned.  Our friends are passionate farmers who produce wine using organic or biodynamic farming practices.  These artisanal grape growers have a tremendous respect for the land and the traditions of winemaking in Tuscany.  Each believes that great wines are made in the vineyard, not manipulated in the cellar. This “Old World” style of making wine is what we want to share with you on our tour.  During our visits you will tour the vineyards and the cellars of each producer and leave with a better understanding of why the wines smell and taste the way they do.  We are extremely pleased to share these experiences with our guests.