Á La Carte Premium presents an exclusive product for discerning clients – custom wine tours with Eleonora Scholes.

Eleonora is a leading international expert on Italian wines with over 25 years of experience, a journalist, and the founder of the authoritative portal spaziovino.com. She lives in Italy and personally accompanies guests, revealing the most hidden corners of the wine world.

However, we offer more than just a tour; rather, we offer an immersion into the culture and history of Italy through its wines. We assure you, these are experiences that become part of your personal history and remain in your memory for years to come.

Work Formats

•  Individual day tours for guests staying in Milan, Lake Como, and Lugano (Switzerland).
•  Multi-day programs (2 to 5 days) covering the iconic wine regions of Tuscany.
•  Helicopter transfers are available for some itineraries.

How the tour is structured

The program is individually tailored to the interests of the guests. The classic day includes:
•  Transfer (approximately 2 hours each way).
•  Visits to 1–2 wineries with a guided tour and professional tasting.
•  Gastronomic lunch in an authentic restaurant serving regional cuisine.
•  Optional: walks through historic centers, visits to wine shops, gastronomic boutiques, or shopping.

Key destinations in Northern Italy

•  Piedmont: the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines of the Langhe; atmospheric Monferrato with its Nizza DOCG and historic distilleries; northern Piedmont at the foot of Monte Rosa with its noble Nebbiolo.
•  Lombardy: sparkling Franciacorta; The heroic Valtellina with its terraced vineyards and Sfursat wine; Pinot Noir in Oltrepò Pavese.
•  Valle d’Aosta: mountain wines against the backdrop of Mont Blanc, craft wineries, and ancient Roman monuments.
•  Veneto: the famous Amarone and Valpolicella, the region’s gastronomic traditions, and the white and rosé wines of Lake Garda.
•  Emilia-Romagna: wine tastings, a visit to a 400-year-old acetaia (traditional balsamic vinegar production facility), and shopping at the Fidenza Village outlet.
•  Tuscany offers both one-day and multi-day itineraries: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri with its Super Tuscan wines, and a five-day tour of iconic wine regions.

Important!

All programs lasting two days or more are directly supervised by Eleonora Scholes. This guarantees the highest level of expertise and access to places closed to regular tourists.

Italy is a wine country, and any destination can become the starting point for an unforgettable journey. We are happy to develop customized proposals an d discuss the details of your upcoming trip.

BOOKING:

Natalya Kutlyarova
[email protected]

Sabina Urusbieva
[email protected]

Anna Filenko
[email protected]