ExperienceMay 3, 2025

Taste Tuscany: An Immersive Wine Journey in Your Villa

An intimate in-villa wine class to deepen your appreciation of Tuscany

An immersive in-villa wine class that blends wine history, tasting, and pairing to deepen your Tuscan experience.

Taste Tuscany: An Immersive Wine Journey in Your Villa

The Experience: What to Expect

Imagine relaxing in the comfort of your villa (Airbnb, VRBO, or agritourism), surrounded by friends and family, as our Certified Sommelier, Massimiliano (Massi) Nava, brings the Italian wine experience to life. Having grown up in the heart of Chianti, Massi’s deep-rooted passion for wine and people makes him the perfect guide to take you on this sensory adventure.

What’s Covered in the Class

Our expertly designed session blends wine history, tasting techniques, and food pairing insights into one unforgettable experience. Over two hours, you’ll explore four topics that reveal the soul of Italian wine.

1: Viticulture

Understand the foundations of winemaking, from grape training systems to the impact of soil types.
Learn the differences between organic and conventional agricultural practices and how they shape wine quality.

2: The Grape

Delve into grape characteristics and varieties that make Italian wines so distinct.
Discover winemaking techniques for sparkling, white, orange, rosé, and red wines, as well as aging techniques that influence the final product.

3: Wine Tasting

Develop your skills in wine examination through visual, olfactory, and taste analysis.
Identify aromas, textures, and flavors that reveal the story of each bottle.

4: Wine Pairing

Explore the Mercadini Method – a trusted Italian approach to pairing food and wine for the ultimate culinary harmony.
Learn how to select wines that perfectly complement your meals, enhancing flavors and creating memorable dining experiences.

A sommelier leading a hands-on wine lesson in a villa — Massi pouring a Chianti Classico against the hills he grew up in. As a Certified Sommelier who has spent his life in this region, he doesn't just teach wine — he tells you the story of the land it came from. This is what a private sommelier experience in Tuscany looks like.

Guests gathered together for a warm in-villa wine experience — An intimate dining experience in Tuscany doesn't need a restaurant. It needs a long table, the right wine, and a beautiful setting. Intimate.Wine takes care of all the details, you get to sit back and take it all in.

Pricing Expectations

We cater to groups of various sizes, ensuring a personal and intimate setting:

4 guests: 90 € per person
8 guests: 85 € per person
12+ guests: 80 € per person

a travel fee of 0.50 € per km from Greve in Chianti applies.

Located in the Heart of Chianti

While we are based in Greve in Chianti – the heart of Tuscany’s renowned wine region – we are perfectly positioned to offer our wine classes throughout most of Tuscany. Whether you’re staying in Florence, Siena, or the picturesque countryside, we can bring the magic of Italian wine directly to your villa.

A map used to explain Tuscan wine regions during class — Based in Greve in Chianti — the heart of the Chianti region — we travel throughout areas of Tuscany to bring our wine experiences to you. From Florence to Siena, Montepulciano to the Maremma, if you have a villa, we'll find you.

Enhance Your Italian Experience

Whether you’re savoring Tuscany’s countryside, relaxing in a charming villa, or exploring hidden gems, wine class will add depth and flavor to your journey.

With Massi’s expert guidance and local flair, you’ll walk away with newfound knowledge and appreciation for the stories told in every sip of Italian wine.

Guests clinking glasses during a private Tuscany wine experience — The moment a wine class becomes a memory. Whether it's an anniversary, a family trip, or a group celebration in Tuscany — this is how we end every experience. Glasses up, stories shared, delicious Italian wine at the centre of it all.

Booking Your Experience

Ready to elevate your Italian getaway? Contact info@intimate.wine to book your unforgettable In-Accommodation Wine Class and immerse yourself in Italy’s most cherished traditions.