Tvoi EventWinery cellar dinner in Tuscany with a tasting
A private dinner among the barrels at a winery: the estate's wines, the winemaker's commentary and a menu built around each glass.
A cellar dinner is built around the wine, not the other way round. The estate owner leads the tasting, talks about the vintages, the vineyards and the barrels, and the cook matches the dishes to each wine. The evening suits an anniversary, a friends' trip or a family gathering in a small group. We choose an estate in Chianti, around Montalcino, Montepulciano or in the Maremma, and agree the format: a table in the cellar, in the tasting room or on a terrace. The cellar is cool even in summer, so we tell the guests beforehand.
What we arrange
Choosing the winery
We pick an estate by area, style of wine and group size. Some receive guests for private dinners, and we check in advance whether the format is possible.
A tasting with the winemaker
The estate leads a tasting glass by glass and talks about grapes, soil and ageing. We agree the language of the commentary and translate where needed.
A menu built around the wines
The occasion and the guests shape the dishes. The menu follows the wines, from light to full-bodied, with local cheeses, meat and seasonal produce.
A table in the cellar
We set the table among the barrels or in the tasting room. We agree lighting and candles with the estate, because cellars have their own restrictions.
A walk through the vineyards
Before dinner you can walk through the vines and see the production. During the harvest the visit shows the work of the estate, but the table sometimes has to move.
The return after the tasting
We book a driver or a shuttle so nobody drives after wine. The transport waits at the agreed time.
Tell us about your celebration
Tell us the occasion, the date and the number of guests. We will suggest a format, a venue and vendors, and prepare a fixed written estimate before any work starts.
Where we help most
We know which estates host private dinners
Not every winery serves dinner in the cellar: many have only a tasting room. We find out in advance what each estate can and cannot do.
We respect the winemaker's calendar
The harvest in Tuscany usually runs through September and October. In those weeks the estate has little time for guests, so we either choose another date or agree it early.
We help with language
Tastings are held in Italian or English. We translate the commentary into English, Italian, German or Russian so that nobody is left out.
Warm layers and a safe evening
We warn guests that the cellar is cool, and we take care of transport. You need to think neither about clothing nor about the way home.
Frequently asked questions
Can we have a private dinner at a winery in Tuscany?
Yes, many estates host private dinners, but not all and not at any time. We choose an estate for your dates and group size and agree the format.
How many people suit such a dinner?
The format is built for a couple, a family or a small group. The exact number depends on the cellar and the estate's hall, and we confirm it when we choose the venue.
Which season is best for a cellar dinner?
Any season works. The cellar is always cool, which is pleasant in summer heat and calls for warm clothes in winter. In September and October the estate is busy with the harvest.
Can the dinner be arranged without alcohol?
We can offer grape juices and non-alcoholic drinks and choose dishes that do not rely on the tasting. It is better to mention this in your request so that the estate can prepare.
How do we get back to the hotel after the tasting?
We book a driver for the agreed time. After wine it is better not to drive, and a taxi is hard to call from the countryside in the evening.
Let's talk about your celebration
Send a request or write to us on WhatsApp: a coordinator will reply, ask about the details and suggest the next step.