Travel the world one glass at a time.

Guided wine and food tours, coordinated and curated by the Uncorked Pianist.

Wine Tours & Travel

My love for wine and my passion for sharing it comes from my own experiences traveling the world as a classical pianist. As part of these adventures, I have enjoyed countless opportunities to visit with winemakers, their families, and the people in these communities that are integrally connected with the world of wine. I began leading wine tours in Italy for groups of musicians all the way back in 2010 in addition to my own visits to estates on vacations with my wife. Over the years, I have developed close relationships and friendships with many of these producers who open their homes and their cellars to share their stories with my guests. Wine tours with us are not just trips designed to show-off the famous wineries and wines from these regions, but are instead about building relationships and learning the stories of the people and places that make the wine. Yes, we will visit many of these celebrated estates, but more often than not, we will explore producers who bring us into their living room instead of the formal tasting room and stroll through their vineyards with the winemaker instead of a guide. You will leave our tours with a real understanding of the people and places that make this amazing nectar; and plenty of new wines to add to your own cellars!

PRIVATE TOURS
Our pre-set tour dates may sell out. If you have a group of friends or family interested in touring together, please reach out directly and I will happily coordinate an additional tour for your group. Tours can replicate the planned tours, or can be arranged to: Napa/Sonoma, Willamette Valley, Tuscany, Piemonte, Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône Valley (other destinations may be available by request).

Past Tours & Tasting

Tuscany | May 23-May 30, 2023

Lodging, Hotel Oasi Neumann, Cortona, Italy
No. Guests: 17

Winery Visits
Avignonesi, Montepulciano
Poliziano, Montepulciano
Gianni Brunelli, Montalcino
Terralsole, Montalcino
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico
Tenuta di Biserno, Bibbona

Highlight Meals/Tastings/Excursions
Enoteca San Guido (Sassicaia)
Solociccia (Dario Cecchini, Chianti Classico)
Del Brenna Jewelry (Cortona Syrah)
Taverna Pane e Vino (wines of Arnaldo Rossi)
Wine Dine & Shine (wines from Fonterutoli, Tuscany)
Montepulciano Town
Florence

Tuscany | May 17-May 23, 2023 – yoga retreat

Lodging, Hotel Oasi Neumann, Cortona, Italy
No. Guests: 10
(wine events provided to retreat participants)

Winery Visits
Altesino, Montalcino
Podere le Ripi, Montalcino

Highlight Meals/Tastings/Excursions
Eremo ‘Le Celle’, Cortona
Wine, Dine, and Shine (wines of Firiato - Sicily)
Taverna Pane e Vino (wines of Arnaldo Rossi)

Piemonte | June 1 -June 7, 2023

Lodging, Villa Monforte, Monforte d’Alba
No. Guests: 11

Winery Visits
Domenico Clerico, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo
Giovanni Manzone, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo
La Ça Nova, Barbaresco
Luigi Giordano, Barbaresco
Cordero di Montezemolo, La Morra, Barolo
Chiara Boschis, Barolo
Borgogno, Barolo
Oddero, La Morra, Barolo
Casa E. di Mirafiore, Serralunga d’alba, Barolo

Highlight Meals/Tastings/Excursions
Borgo Sant’Anna (1-star Michelin)
Piazza Duomo (3-star Michelin, Top 50 in the World)
Antimé
Ristorante Bovio
Villa Dinner withs special magnums
• 1998 Giovanni Manzone, Gramolere Riserva Barolo
• 1998 Cordero di Montezemolo, Barolo ‘Gorette’
Visit to Barolo town

Tuscany | June 10-June 17, 2023 – private tour

Lodging, Private Apartment, Cortona, Italy
No. Guests: 2

Winery Visits
Fattoria di Pupille, Maremma
Avignonesi, Montepulciano
Fuligni, Montalcino
Costanti, Montalcino
Querciabella, Chianti Classico
Ricasoli, Chianti Classico
Leuta, Cortona

Highlight Meals/Tastings/Excursions
Panzano (Dario Cecchini, Chianti Classico)
Taverna Pane e Vino (wines of Arnaldo Rossi)
Eremo ‘Le Celle’, Cortona
Wine, Dine, and Shine (wines of Cave do’Nice, Tuscany)
Taverna Pane e Vino (wines of Arnaldo Rossi)