THE ULTIMATE ITALIAN WINE TOUR

This is the tour for oenophiles & foodies! Discover the passion of
Tuscany's culinary and wine-making heritage on this tour of sensory
appreciation. Small groups (8-10 people) spend a week in the heart of
Tuscany's Chianti Classico region as Italy's wine experts lead customized
classes and tours designed to enhance the wine-tasting experience. A
typical day in the five-day seminar includes a two-hour "sensory" tasting
class where wines are compared by sight, smell and taste, with lively
discussion by participants. The remaining hours of the day include visits
to some of Tuscany's most renowned vineyards, meeting with the winemakers,
visits to local enotecas and village markets, and sight-seeing trips to
Florence and Siena.

Comfortable accommodations are provided at Tramonti, a restored 12th century
farmhouse and vineyard near Castellina in Chianti. This private 200-acre
estate has commanding views of the stunning Italian countryside and the
medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Each room has a queen-size or
two twin beds and a private bath.

Did we mention cuisine? Participation in the Ultimate Wine Tour includes
three traditional Tuscan meals cooked by a local chef at Tramonti, plus
exquisite dining in regional restaurants that showcase Tuscany's passion for
fresh ingredients and unforgettable flavors.

For full details and sample itinerary, see the itinerary of one of the tours at the bottom of this page. Fee of $2,700
includes all ground transportation, airport shuttle, accommodations (double
occupancy), classes, tours, wine and meals for six days. Air fare is the
responsibility of the participant.

The Sight, The Smell, The Taste, Wine, of Course