Join one of our week-long tours in Northern or Central Italy this October, visiting natural wineries and soaking in culture
Since 2019, we have offered boutique tours that bring a small group to natural wineries in Slovenia and Italy. For 2024, we are offering two Italy tours in partnership with our Milan-based friend Elizabeth de Filippo-Jones of Risotto & Steel. Both of these tours will take place in October. Pipette’s founder and publisher, and winemaker Rachel Signer will offer chances throughout the trip to appreciate and learn about natural wines. Thanks to Elizabeth de Filippo-Jones’s expertise and connections, we will enjoy very special meals and places.
Central Italy Tour: October 3-10 (7 nights) in Southern Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio
Through visiting and tasting with natural winemakers, the 7-night tour will immerse guests in the world of natural wine
Below are some of the week’s highlights:
Substantial, educational visits to natural winemakers such as Pācina, Tiberi, Paolo Bea, Collecapretta, Malauva, and La Villana
Visits include walks through the vineyards and cellar, and tasting the wines with producers as well as meals with their wines
Aperitivos in gorgeous settings with local meats, cheeses, olives, and natural wines
Discussion of cultural significance of places and meals, plus a conversational Italian lesson
Fun, traditionally-oriented meals in restaurants and winemakers’ homes
Two nights at the historic, luxurious, beautiful Castello di Postignano in Umbria, including an unforgettable dinner prepared by a Michelin-starred chef
Optional massage at the Castello
A reliable driver steering a luxury Mercedes Benz “Sprinter” van with space for luggage and wine in back
Lots of delicious coffee and as much gelato as we can get
Cooking class with author Emiko Davies including natural wine pairings by Marco Lami at Enoteca Marilu in Tuscany
Pick-up at a train station in Rome, drop-off at a train station in Florence
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Northern Italy Tour: October 17-24 (7 nights)
Through urban experiences including access to some of Milan’s cultural treasures as well as a very special art class and vermouth tasting in Turin, as well as two visits to iconic natural wineries, the 7-night tour will immerse guests in the world of Italian culture and history as well as natural wine
Below are some of the week’s highlights:
Substantial, educational visits to natural winemakers La Stoppa, Denavolo, and Cascina degli Ulivi
Visits include walks through the vineyards and cellar, and tasting the wines with producers, as well as meals with their wines
One full day and night in Milan with Elizabeth’s signature, expert food tours as well as entrance to see The Last Supper, lunch at Bar Luce in Prada Foundation, and very special aperitivos in the city’s best spots
Two nights in Turin featuring lunch at Ristorante Consorzio, a design/art class with the iconic MyPosterSucks, and a vermouth experience with the inimitable Chinati Vergano
An excursion to a monthly antique market in the heart of Piedmont
Discussion of cultural significance of places and meals
Fun, traditionally-oriented meals in restaurants and agriturismos
Potential train travel between Milan and Turin, followed by a reliable driver taking us from Turin to wineries and back to Milan
Lots of delicious coffee and as much gelato as we can get
Cooking class with a Milan-based restaurant chef