Wine tours have a way of blending travel, culture, and storytelling into one unforgettable experience. For me, they are not only about tasting a glass of wine but about opening a window into a landscape, a tradition, and the people behind each bottle. My own journey into the world of wine tours began almost by chance, and looking back, I realize it shaped everything that came after.

Last summer, I had the privilege of guiding a group of American wine lovers at Castello della Gherardesca in Castagneto Carducci, one of the region’s most historic and exclusive settings. Together, we opened two bottles of Sassicaia — the legendary 2015 vintage (Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year) and the 2021 vintage (awarded 100 points by Robert Parker).

As founder of Bolgheri Wine Tours, one of the first questions my guests always ask is: “How do we reach Bolgheri?”