TUSCANY WINE TOUR 2026
DATES: JUNE 8-17, 2026
COST: $7,500/pp
Your spot will be reserved upon receipt of a deposit in the amount of $3,000/pp.
Payment is preferred by check (payable to Pane e Vino) or Venmo (@uncorkedpianist). Payment by credit card acceptable with a 3% fee added.
Once registered, you will be contacted regarding the submission of a deposit payment. Do not send payment until contacted. Registrations are first-come, first-served although some priority will be given to large/complete groups.
NOTE: THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 7 GUESTS UNLESS ARRANGED PRIVATELY.
email sommelier@panevinoks.com with any questions!
I have been traveling to and leading experiences in Tuscany for almost 20 years. In many ways, I consider it my ‘spiritual home’, and it certainly is where my journey as both a sommelier and chef truly started. This year, I am excited to extend our Tuscan tour and allow a deeper exploration of not just Cortona (my longtime ‘home’), but also mutli-night stays at luxury wine estates in both Montalcino and Bibbona/Bolgheri. This promises to be a delicious and exciting exploration of some of my favorite wines in the world! I can’t wait to introduce you to my friends. :)
Borgo Canalicchio di Sopra Wine Relais
DEADLINES:
Deposit due with registration (after contact) or by November 1, 2025
Payment in full due: December 31, 2025
Refunds:
Deposit/any pre-payment is non-refundable after December 31, 2025 ($3,000/pp)
January 1 - January 30, 2026: Balance payment can be refunded in full ($4,500/pp)
February 1 - February 14: 75% of balance payment refundable ($3,375/pp)
February 15 - February 28, 2026: 50% of balance payment refundable ($2,250/pp)
After March 1, all payments are non-refundable unless tour is cancelled by Pane e Vino
Note: you are encouraged to purchase travel insurance as refunds will not be given after March 1 for any reason, including but not limited to illness, injury, or family emergency.
DATES: JUNE 8-17
COST: $7,500/pp
What’s Included
9 nights lodging in Tuscany, including luxury winery stays in Montalcino and Bibbona/Bolgheri
4 nights: Cortona
2 nights: Montalcino
3 nights: Bibbona
A mix of local and gourmet meals including Michelin-star wine dinners.
Daily tastings/tours at top producers in Cortona, Chianti, Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Bolgheri.
Private transportation in luxury van to all tastings and destinations.
Optional 1-3 night extension in Rome.
Not Included
Airfare/transportation from your home to the local pickup spot in Cortona.
Some meals.
Personal expenses/purchases.
Proposed Itinerary (only an example of the schedule - will change)
Monday, June 8: Check-in in Cortona at Villa Marsili (3:00pm - 5:00pm)
Arrive in Cortona by train 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wine Dinner: Taverna Pane e Vino (my namesake restaurant)
Tuesday, June 9: Montepulciano
Morning: Tasting/tour at Avignonesi Winery
Lunch/Afternoon: Explore the town of Montepulciano on your own
Dinner: Pozzo Antico (where I learned to make Pici!)
Wednesday, June 10: Chianti Classico
Morning: Tasting/tour at Castello di Brolio
Lunch: On own in Cortona
Afternoon: Historical jewelry tour at Del Brenna Jewelry Shop, Cortona
Dinner: FuFluns Pizzeria (my favorite pizza!)
Thursday, June 11: Cortona
Morning: Tasting/tour at one of Cortona’s fantastic wineries
Lunch/Afternoon: On own in Cortona
Dinner: Wine, Dine, and Shine Wine Dinner & Tasting (a feast!)
Friday, June 12: Montalcino - stay at Borgo Canalicchio di Sopra
Morning: Tasting/tour at top producer of Brunello
Lunch: Vineria Aperta in Castelnuovo dell’Abate
Afternoon: Tasting/tour at top producer of Brunello
Dinner: On own in Montalcino (restaurant recs provided)
Saturday, June 13: Montalcino
Morning: Tasting/tour at top producer of Brunello
Lunch/Afternoon: Tasting and home-cooked lunch at Terralsole Winery
Dinner: On own in Montalcino (restaurant recs provided)
Sunday, June 14: Bibbona/Bolgheri - stay at Relais di Biserno
Morning: Drive to the West Coast of Tuscany
Lunch/Tasting at Enoteca San Guido - home of Sassicaia
Dinner: On own in Bibbona
Monday, June 15: Biibbona/Bolgheri
Morning: Tasting at Tenuta di Biserno
Lunch/Tasting at Antinori Osteria Guado al Tasso
Afternoon: Relax at the beach
Dinner: On own in Bibbona
Tuesday, June 16: Bibbona/Bolgheri
Morning: Tasting/Tour at Super Tuscan producer
Lunch/Afternoon: Relax at the beach/hotel, lunch on own
Dinner: Ristorante La Pineta (1-star Michelin in Marina di Bibbona)
Wednesday, June 17: Check-out 10am
Drive to Rome or take train to your own next top
OPTIONAL ADD-ON – 2 NIGHTS IN ROME – LUXURY LODGING ARRANGED – 2 SPECIAL DINNERS – PRICE TBD BY REQUEST
