- Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi - My name is Simone Vergamini, awarded as the “Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023” and holding the third position in the “Best Sommelier of Italy” for the years 2018, 2021, and 2022. Whether you’re residing at home or vacationing in a hotel, I can arrange a wine tasting session for you, conveniently located in the heart of Lucca or amidst its picturesque hills.
The session begins with an educational segment on wine tasting techniques, the local history, and insights into the vineyards. Following this, we will indulge in sampling five distinct wines, each paired with fresh, local bread, cheese, and olive oil. These wines are carefully chosen from small-scale producers who are passionate about their craft and the land, with a focus on organic certification.
I will personally ensure that your wine tasting experience is seamless and worry-free. The setting will be professionally prepared with specialized tasting linens, and the wines will be served in expert-grade stemware.
To cap off the experience, any unfinished bottles will be left with you uncorked, so you can continue to savor them throughout your stay.
Please note that all wine tastings are conducted in strict adherence to the Covid-19 safety guidelines.
- Snacks
- Wines
- Dish of typical products - Cheese, bread and extra virgin olive oil
Part of the adventure includes an initiation to the art of tasting wine and understanding the historical background of the wine-producing region and the vineyards. Five carefully chosen wines will be served with bread, cheese, and local oil. These wines are picked from small-scale producers who predominantly have organic certification.
We can arrange the wine tasting at your residence or at the hotel where you are vacationing, even in the heart of Lucca.
Relax and let me handle everything! I will prepare a table with special wine-tasting tablecloths and serve the wines in expert wine glasses.
At the conclusion of the tasting, I will leave the wine bottles open (unless they are empty :) so you can continue your enjoyment throughout your vacation.
I am a seasoned sommelier from Lucca and the proud winner of prestigious contests, placing third in the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018. As the proprietor of the Uvaggio online wine shop, I serve as a wine advisor and educator, and run a blog named Wineafterwine, where I write extensively about wine.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
