Wine tasting experience at your villa
Cooking Classes A great experience for wine lovers visiting Tuscany who want to taste delicious local wines while staying home relaxed at their villa, maybe by the pool or in a charming veranda. We offer private wine tasting experiences with introduction to the winemaking traditions of Tuscany, serving 6 different wines with some antipasti or a full meal.
La bella vita in Toscana
The most comfortable way to enjoy delicious wines while visiting our worderful Tuscany. You comfortably sit in the park of your villa, maybe in a panoramic veranda or by the pool, while our experienced wine tour guide gets to your villa and sets the table for all your party, choosing the most suitable space of your rented property. After preparing some antipasti such as bruschettas, cheese, cold cuts to be paired with the wines, our guide will give you a first introduction to the world of Tuscan wines. It is an informal yet very informative wine tasting experience, for which no previous knowledge on Italian wines is required. It is appropriate for all the people in your party!
A full meal for a more complete experience
Our wine guide and chef can also arrange for you a full meal served during the wine tasting sessions. The menu will be decided by our staff in order to match your preference and perfectly pair the wines served. You just need to tell us if you have any food restrictions or preferences
A guided tasting session of 6 different wines
The wine expert will share plenty of information about the fascinating world of winemaking and provide insights into the history of the selected wineries, their methods, and their philosophy. Our guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain in detail any curiosities you may have. One by one you will taste 6 wines from a total of 3 wineries. The selection of wines we make for you is as follows: one white, one rosè, one basic red, two aged reds, 1 dessert wine. In this way you will enjoy a large spectrum of what is available in the region and you will be able to taste the several flavors and aromas. Each wine will be presented in detail with the help of a technical file for your reference. We offer two different options: a guided wine tasting accompanied by some local antipasti or by a full meal. All food will be prepared onsite. We will open 1 bottle for each type of wine every 8-9 adults.
The selected wines are made with both autochthonous grapes like Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino or Vermentino and international grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet, Viognier. Some will be made 100% with one grape variety, some will be a blend. You will have a variety of IGTs, DOCG Chianti of the Pisan hills and Supertuscan wines to enjoy.
Wonderful moments with your beloved people
As the wine tasting experience goes towards more structured and full-bodied wines, you will have the chance to share with your people wonderful moments of learning and amusement in a spectacular setting. Our local wine expert will make sure that all the participants enjoy the experience, even if their previous knowledge on wines differs a lot. Before leaving, our staff will also clean up the kitchen and the table. If at the end of the experience, you want to buy some other bottles of wine, some extra bottles will be available for purchase.
Make your wine day in Tuscany a comfortable one at your villa!
Example Menu for the Wine Tasting + Full meal option
• White and Rosé Wines – paired with a selection of cheeses and bruschetta with tomatoes
• Light Red Wine – paired with eggplant pizzaiola
• Medium-Bodied Red Wine – paired with pasta in a traditional meat sauce
• Full-Bodied Red Wine – paired with pork tenderloin with mushrooms
• Dessert Wine (Vin Santo) – paired with traditional Tuscan cookies
Example Menu for the Wine Tasting + Antipasti option
• White wine – paired with fresh cheese
• Rosé Wine – paired with tomato bruschetta
• Light Red Wine – paired with salami and toasted bread with olive oil and garlic
• Medium-Bodied Red Wine – paired with Finocchiona (Tuscan fennel salami) and medium-aged cheese
• Full-Bodied Red Wine – paired with Prosciutto and aged cheese
• Dessert Wine (Vin Santo) – paired with traditional Tuscan cookies
The cook will prepare all the food onsite and will need to access the kitchen 1,5 to 3 hours before the wine/food experience begins.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEAL SERVICES
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
At Arianna & Friends, our cooks are not just culinary experts; they are friendly local individuals who bring the warmth of family cooking to your table. Rather than serving elaborate dishes, they craft meals using cherished traditional recipes, creating an experience reminiscent of home.
Our cooks arrive equipped with fresh ingredients, prepare the meal on-site, serve, and conduct a thorough cleanup, leaving your kitchen and dining space as they found it.
We provide in-home chef/cooking services and bring our own utensils and tools. However, we utilize the villa’s resources to set the table and serve the food. Tables, chairs, cutlery, glasses, or plates are not included. Additional arrangements can be made at an extra cost with an external provider.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
• Access and Timing: Please, ensure permission for our cooks to access the villa and kitchen. Please, ask the villa manager/owner BEFORE booking the service. Confirm that the villa is accessible at the agreed-upon time to avoid additional fees for waiting time. You find this information in the confirmation voucher. The staff will need to use your kitchen to prepare the food for your antipasti or full meal experience. At the time of booking, you will be asked to indicate the preferred start time for the guided tasting. Please note that the staff will need to arrive approximately 1.5–2 hours before the experience if you choose the antipasti option, or 3–3.5 hours in advance if you select the full meal option.
• Preparation: Please, Leave the kitchen clean and free from personal items for prompt service. Additional cleaning time will incur an extra fee.
• Table Settings: Provide the correct number of table settings for your party size (chairs, cutlery, glasses, tableware). We will utilize only what is available.
• Punctuality: Please, be at the table on time; delays will result in extra charges.
• Service Gaps: if you book a full formula service, where the staff serves the food at the table, we plan for a 10-20 minute gap between the serving of one course and the serving of the next one, to keep a relaxed and natural service. Delays from your side due to unplanned situations will be charged extra.
• Extended Services: Please, inform us in advance if you plan to have a long dinner with additional activities such as speeches, singing and dancing. We’ll provide a personalized quotation for extended service hours.
• Children’s Meals: If serving children first, expect an extra hour of service, charged accordingly.
• Menu choice: Since this is a wine tasting experience with food pairings, the menu will be selected by our staff to best match the wines. The menu will be the same for all guests. You only need to inform us in advance of any food restrictions or allergies, and we will adjust certain items accordingly.
• Different menu choice: Our menus are intended to be the same for the entire group. We are happy to accommodate genuine allergies and dietary restrictions if communicated in advance. Multiple variations, personal preferences, or special requests may involve an extra charge, as they require dedicated preparation and additional staff to maintain our standards of service and quality. Any additional charge will depend on the complexity and number of alternative dishes required.
• Allergies and Restrictions: Communicate any food restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. Last-minute changes are not possible.
Extra Charges:
Delays result in a €15/half-hour (€30/hour) charge per staff member
If your party consists of 1 to 4 people, there will be 1 or 2 staff members, depending on the chosen option. For parties of 5 to 15 people, 2 to 3 staff members will assist you. For groups of 16 to 30 people, the team will include 3 to 5 staff members.
What you tasteThis is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample during this experience. Please, note that these are just some examples of what can be prepared. Our booking staff will send you detailed information.
The total rate for this service varies according to the number of people in your party and
the distance of your villa from our premises in Terricciola (Pisa area).
Check rates in the table below.
wine TASTING experience at your villa WITH ANTIPASTI– Rates 2026 – |
|
|---|---|
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| Min 4 people | € 560 |
| Extra adult | € 50 |
| Extra teen | € 35 |
| Extra child | € 25 |
VILLA LOCATION
TRAVEL COSTS (per party, not per person)
• No fee if your villa is within a 25-minute drive from our office in Terricciola (e.g., Palaia, Lari, Peccioli, Terricciola, Chianni, Pontedera, Molino d'Era).
• € 70 for a 30–45 minute drive (e.g., Volterra, Montaione, San Miniato, Fucecchio, Gambassi, Castelfalfi, Pisa, Fauglia, Buti, Vicopisano).
• € 120 for a 50–70 minute drive (e.g., Vinci, Lucca outside the walls, Livorno, Rosignano, San Casciano V. Pesa, Viareggio, Montespertoli, San Gimignano, Colle V. Elsa, Pomarance area).
• € 160 for a 75–90 minute drive (e.g., Lucca inside the walls, northern Lucca area, some Chianti villages, Siena, Follonica, Fiesole, Florence outskirts, Sesto Fiorentino).
• € 180 for Florence center including parking fees
• For locations more than 90 minutes away (e.g., remote Chianti villages, Arezzo area, southern coast), please request a custom estimate. An overnight stay may be required for the staff, which involves an additional fee.
• For parties over 20 people, travel fees may increase depending on the number of staff needed to ensure the best service. The exact cost will be confirmed at the time of booking.
wine TASTING experience at your villa WITH FULL MEAL– Rates 2026 – |
|
|---|---|
NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| Min. 4 people | € 660 |
| Extra adult | € 70 |
| Extra teen | € 50 |
| Extra child | € 40 |
TRAVEL COSTS (per party, not per person):
TRAVEL COSTS (per party, not per person)
• No fee if your villa is within a 25-minute drive from our office in Terricciola (e.g., Palaia, Lari, Peccioli, Terricciola, Chianni, Pontedera, Molino d'Era).
• € 70 for a 30–45 minute drive (e.g., Volterra, Montaione, San Miniato, Fucecchio, Gambassi, Castelfalfi, Pisa, Fauglia, Buti, Vicopisano).
• € 120 for a 50–70 minute drive (e.g., Vinci, Lucca outside the walls, Livorno, Rosignano, San Casciano V. Pesa, Viareggio, Montespertoli, San Gimignano, Colle V. Elsa, Pomarance area).
• € 160 for a 75–90 minute drive (e.g., Lucca inside the walls, northern Lucca area, some Chianti villages, Siena, Follonica, Fiesole, Florence outskirts, Sesto Fiorentino).
• € 180 for Florence center including parking fees
• For locations more than 90 minutes away (e.g., remote Chianti villages, Arezzo area, southern coast), please request a custom estimate. An overnight stay may be required for the staff, which involves an additional fee.
• For parties over 20 people, travel fees may increase depending on the number of staff needed to ensure the best service. The exact cost will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Rates include
- A private English speaking wine tour guide and wine expert. Also available in French, German, Spanish
- Antipasti or full meal prepared on the spot by our local cook
- 6 different wines
- Setting of the table and presentation of wines
- Final cleaning of the kitchen
- Taxes
Rates do NOT include
- extra wine
- Tips the to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated;
Here a message we received from Kevin, who had a wine tasting session at his villa in Chianti Classico in early June
Ciao Arianna,
Just wanted to drop you a note to say how much my family and friends loved the session yesterday hosted by Massimo.
He was a perfect gentleman, knowledgeable and passionate for his craft. The entire attendees, some of which were not even wine lovers, were engrossed and enjoyed the event immensely.
Please pass on our feedback.
Also one small favour, if you may, what was the name of the softer/newer cheese that Massimo served us? My friend Adele would love to buy some.
With kindest regards
Kevin
This activity does not present any particular physical challenges. However, if you have any accessibility needs — whether mobility-related, sensory, cognitive, or any other requirements — please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
LOCATION OF ACTIVITY:
This service is delivered to your villa in any location in Tuscany within 90 minutes driving from our premises in Terricciola, Pisa area. For destinations located between 30 and 90 minutes from our premises a surcharge applies, depending on distance and cost of transportation for our staff. See more details in the rate table.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Our wine expert, with or without assistant, meets you directly at your villa at an agreed meeting time. Please, provide us with full details on the location of your accommodation.
TYPE OF SERVICE:
Our staff prepares some bruschettas or little snacks like focaccia with cold meats and cheeses. All foods are local and all recipes are traditional. We prefer to use seasonal ingredients only but we are happy to accommodate all requests.
DURATION OF SERVICE:
This program takes 2 hours + 1 hour for the preparation of the snacks, the serving and the kitchen cleaning.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through from Monday through Saturday.
LANGUAGE:
The service is provided in English. Spanish, German available upon request with no surcharge.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this activity might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our booking staff during the booking phase.
WINES:
We arrange this service bringing 6 different wines, white and red, from several producers as a broad introduction to the Tuscan winemaking . Upon request we can customize the selection of wines for a more specific focus. A stock of extra wines will be delivered in case you want to purchase some.
NO NEED TO CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY
FOLLOW US: