Here's our thinking:

Imagine this: Wine is not just a purchase; it's your ticket to adventure and unlocking the door to Italy. Imagine wandering through the streets of my ancestral village, meeting the local winemakers, artisans, and my family, who have been part of this community for generations.

I've been planning these trips for over 10 years for my customers. Being able to share these experiences with more people would be fulfillment of my life-long vision.

The basic premise:

  • 1. You already buy wine

    Ideally from us, but we expect there are other brands and retailers you may be buying from. No problem. The point is you're already spending money on wine you love. And we celebrate that with you.

  • 2. You love to travel

    Who doesn't right? But if you travel every year, or every other year, and thinking about Europe, then why not Italy? And if you've read Lino's story, you know he has incredible family connections back home.

  • 3. You like to save money on travel

    Again, who doesn't. So if you're already buying our wine, our idea is to reward and thank you by organizing an affordable trip of a lifetime with incredible experiences that won't break the bank.

This is how it could work

Continue enjoying our wines

Continue enjoying our wines, aligning with your regular purchase habits and frequency. But this time, we reward you with not just a trip, but a connection to the land and people I have known forever. I want you to experience this genuine and visceral connection the way I do.

A commitment with benefits. Here's what we're thinking...

Previously, a commitment of 25 cases was required.

We've reduced this to just 10 cases to make this incredible journey more accessible. Your commitment helps cover the basic costs, ensuring we can offer this experience without any markup.

[UPDATE:  Based on the feedback from our clients, we’re amending the 10-case requirement to make it more flexible.  It’s still a 10-case commitment, but you can now split it with your BFF, plus one, golf-buddy, bowling partner or any other significant other. In other words, the 10 cases is not per household, it’s per pair of travelers!]

Your spot on our exclusive trip is guaranteed with a purchase commitment of 10 cases within 12 months. At just $15 per bottle ($180 per case), your purchase helps underwrite the trip cost. That's how we make this trip so incredibly affordable. And for a limited time, if you purchase 10 cases, I'll bonus you an additional case FREE!

[Another UPDATE:  No you don’t have to consume the 10 cases in one year!  In fact the wine will get even better with time. Drink it at your leisure.]

To make this trip accessible to more, we're considering introducing a convenient monthly payment plan - $150/month over 12 months...and you can start planning your trip to Italy for next summer!

[Another UPDATE: People have been asking about the price of the trip. In case you missed the iternary and price it's all here. The price by the way is €120 per person per day, ALL INCLUSIVE!]

Can I book through my travel agent?

And get personalized hospitality with my family?

Impossible for a travel agent. In addition, the whole package would be almost triple if planned and booked by a travel agent. If you do the math, you're basically getting the 10 case for free.

Forget cookie-cutter travel packages. With our itinerary, you travel to Italy to experience it through the eyes of locals—my family and friends. This isn't just a trip; it's an immersive experience into a world of wine, cuisine, and culture, tailor-made by those who are living it today and know it best.

This isn't about profit; it's my way of saying 'thank you.' I don’t make a single dime on this trip.

Flexible travel options

Your commitment to 10 cases ensures you lock in this amazing price for your unforgettable trip over the next two years.

Our first group leaves this September. We already have 3 dates on the horizon for next summer.

We can even squeeze in two trips in this summer with a show of hands and the right numbers, by May 15th. The two potential dates this summer are June 20 returning June 27 and August 10 returning August 17.

We're not just a group of people who share the love of wine and travel. It's our strength in numbers and my connections back home that make this trip possible and affordable.

My job will be to organize a group of 12 people for the various dates, and, presto, you’re going to Italy! 

It takes a little effort as you can see, but that’s how it works.  We’re a special community working together.

Once you’ve paid for your wine you’re eligible for the amazing trip.

* Storage notes

Don’t worry about storage of my wines. The reds age gracefully in a room with even temperatures, for example, an unheated nook/area of your basement or even a closet with no heat vent. Of course a wine cabinet will also work.

With each arrival of your wine, we will have a storage guide sheet that will be specific on length of aging time for each lot.

We encourage you to only buy White wine that will be consumed within the first 12 months from purchase. Our red wines will be age worthy (4 to 8 years). If you buy our lighter reds, they can easily age up to 24 to 46 months. Heavier reds, 48 months to 96 months.
Most of my clients seem to drink their wines within a year though 😊. I do encourage you to set some aside and let the alchemy of aging work its magic.

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