PRESENTS LUXURY E X C L U S I V E PRIVATE EXPERIENCES 2024 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ®
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Dear colleagues, we proudly invite you to discover our VIP Exclusive & Private Experiences, tailor-made and memorable tours in Italy, exclusively dedicated to Gruppo First Travel Guests. One-day WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCES all packaged “TURNKEY”, smartly distributed, all around Italy. Our experts have already thought of every little detail to carve out perfect experiences aiming only at absolute EXCLUSIVITY, highest QUALITY, maximum EMOTIONS. Only the best of the best... All our experiences are PRIVATE, take place only once a day and always include a guided tour by experts, a professional tasting, a meal with a complete custom menu with perfect pairing drinks from aperitif to liqueur after coffee. The only decision that is up to your customers is which experience INSPIRES them the most, then they just have to get comfortable and ENJOY. The only option is the trip: to have a chauffeur with a class car or minivan or helicopter. A memorable part of each tour, VIP Exclusive & Private Experiences brings you joy, knowledge and genuine awe, transforming these days into moments of gold. Be so kind to follow us along the path we’ve first dreamed and then created for YOU. I hope to meet your interest and don’t hesitate to contact me for any further information or request. Yours faithfully Francesco Mattiazzo GRUPPO FIRST TRAVEL Enter a world of magic, enter WFTI. Wine & Food Luxury Experiences in Italy by GRUPPO FIRST TRAVEL 3 • back to index
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What we DO NOT DO... We do not sell wines tapped from tetrapak ... we do not offer tastings of 5 Euro bottles ... we do not offer you paper plates and plastic cutlery ... we do not guide you in papier-mâché palaces ... with us you will not have lunch in halls with furniture in plastic ... we will not offer you cured meats of dubious origin ... we will not let you taste industrial cheeses ... we will not uncork wines enhanced by the latest trendy blogger ... our Tuscan lunches will not have Venetian Prosecco as an aperitif ... our oils in tasting and cooking will not be “from European olives” ... For us it is not true that “less is more” ... MORE IS MORE. “I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe…” (Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner”) What DO WE DO... We make you step on the pavement of the road traveled by the legions of Julius Caesar who brought the first vines to Gaul ... we make you taste the most awarded wines by the most renowned experts in the world ... we make you try the cheeses in the middle of the the meadows where the sheeps graze... we make you walk in the middle of the vineyard where the BBS1 clone (the father of all Brunello di Montalcino) has been selected ... we welcome you in the private apartments of the noble man who “invented” Chianti ... we immerse you in the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes ... we introduce you to Princesses of the Holy Roman Empire ... we serve you wines produced with vines and with the techniques of the ancient noble Romans of Pompeii ... we make you sit at the table for the cooking class of the last descendant of the Dè Medici family ... we take you to the pastry lesson of the most famous pastry chef in the world ... we take you to the most awarded distillery in the world ... we serve you vertical tastings with ancient bottles taken from the private collections of the producers ... we make you have lunch in the dining room of a Marquis of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany ... we make you sit for tastings in in the arms room amidst the battle armor of your host’s ancestor knights... Wine & Food are Culture & History... and Dreams & Adventures... they are EMOTIONS. Yours faithfully N.H.Marco Tenerini, Ph.D. First - WFTI Experiences Creator I am the nobleman of Tuscany Marco Tenerini. My friends from faraway countries, be kind enough to do me the honor of following my advice and live exciting days, those days to try once in a lifetime ... and raise your glasses with me! 5 • back to index
6 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® SUMMARY Introduction by Francesco Mattiazzo .................p.3 “What DO we do” by Marco Tenerini ..................p.5 Rare Wines, Food Gems, Cooking Academies p.9 038 BARONE RICASOLI .................................................p.12 021 CASTELLO di QUERCETO .....................................p.16 139 CASTELLO di QUERCETO Easy ..........................P.20 001 CASTELLO D’ALBOLA .............................................p.24 005 TENUTA di ARCENO ...............................................p.28 023 BADIA a COLTIBUONO - Restaurant .............p.32 024 BADIA a COLTIBUONO - Villa ............................p.36 027 FELSINA .........................................................................p.40 040 RUFFINO - Barrell & Vertical .............................p.44 140 CASTELLO TRICERCHI ...........................................p.48 003 ALTESINO .....................................................................p.52 031 LE CHIUSE .....................................................................p.56 054 & 055 CASANUOVA delle CERBAIE ................p.60 019 CASANOVA diNERI - Esoteric .............................p.64 020 CASANOVA di NERI - Vertical ...........................p.68 007 AVIGNONESI ...............................................................p.72 017 CARPINETO ..................................................................p.76 089 - POGGIO al TESORO Tuscany VS Veneto .p.80 018 CASA DI TERRA ..........................................................p.84 030 I GREPPI ........................................................................p.88 013 CAPEZZANA .................................................................p.92 026 TENIMENTI D’ALESSANDRO ..............................p.96 049 TENUTA SETTE PONTI ...........................................p.100 073 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO’s IL BORRO ........p.104 046 & 047 SAVINI TARTUFI - Truffles ......................p.108 029 GIACOMO GRASSI - EVOO ..................................p.112 053 SERGIO FALASCHI - Butcher .............................p.116 • TUSCANY - RARE WINES Chianti & Chianti Classico, “Supertuscans” • TUSCANY - RARE WINES Brunello di Montalcino, “Supertuscans” • TUSCANY - RARE WINES Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, “Supertuscans” • TUSCANY - RARE WINES Bolgheri, “Supertuscans” • TUSCANY - RARE WINES Carmignano, Cortona, “Supertuscans” • TUSCANY - FOOD GEMS Truffles, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butcher & Cured Meats, Spirits & Liqueurs, Desserts & Chocolate • TUSCANY - COOKING ACADEMIES Thematic, Tradition, Pastry • UMBRIA - RARE WINES & COOKING ACADEMIES Sagrantino di Montefalco • VENETO - RARE WINES Amarone, Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella ancoraggio 035 NANNONI - Distillery ..............................................p.120 010 EMILIO BORSI - Liqueurs .....................................p.124 004 AMEDEI Chocolate - Rest. Pietracupa .........p.128 041 AMEDEI Chocolate - Rest. Angelo ..................p.128 042 AMEDEI Chocolate - Rest. Cavalieri ...............p.128 142 ICE CREAM CLASS FLORENCE ..........................p.132 002 CASTELLO D’ALBOLA - Cooking .....................p.136 006 TENUTA di ARCENO - Cooking ........................p.140 039 RUFFINO - Cooking ................................................p.144 008 AVIGNONESI - Cooking ........................................p.148 025 BADIA a COLTIBUONO - Cooking ...................p.152 014 CAPEZZANA - Cooking ..........................................p.156 032 LORY - Pro - (Pastry) ...............................................p.160 033 LORY - Relax - (Pastry) ...........................................p.164 043 “CINQUE TERRE” YACHT TOUR .......................P.168 048 SCACCIADIAVOLI .....................................................p.174 015 ARNALDO CAPRAI ...................................................p.178 016 ARNALDO CAPRAI - Cooking .............................p.182 143 BELLENDA ....................................................................p.188 052 TOMMASI - SPA - Bella Vita ................................p.192 051 TOMMASI - Wine Tour of Italy ............................p.196 050 TOMMASI ......................................................................p.200 138 - MASI Tenuta Canova ............................................p.204 028 FOLLADOR ..................................................................p.208 009 BORGOLUCE ..............................................................p.212 011 BORTOLOMIOL ...........................................................p.216 022 COLLABRIGO ..............................................................p.220 056 ALLEGRINI Vertical ..................................................p.224 057 ALLEGRINI Wines .....................................................p.228 058 ALLEGRINI Tuscany VS Veneto ........................p.232 012 & 062 - COLLALTO .....................................................p.236 063 GINI ..................................................................................p.240 064 MASI Serego Alighieri ...........................................p.244 065 MONTE del FRA’ ........................................................p.248 066 NICOLIS .........................................................................p.252
MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® • CAMPANIA (Naples area) - RARE WINES Ancient Roman Empire 7 • back to index SUMMARY pag. 2 of 2 • PIEDMONT - RARE WINES & COOKING Barolo • VENETO - COOKING ACADEMIES & FOOD GEMS Tradition, Dairy • LAZIO - RARE WINES Frascati, Cesanese • LAZIO & ROME - COOKING & FOOD GEMS Thematic, Tradition, Extra Virgin Olive Oil • LOMBARDY - RARE WINES Franciacorta • APULIA - RARE WINES Primitivo, “Super-Apulians” • APULIA - FOOD GEMS & COOKING CLASSES Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butcher & Cured Meats, Spirits & Liqueurs, Cheeses 068 PRA ..................................................................................p.256 069 PRA Cru .........................................................................p.260 071 TEDESCHI ......................................................................p.264 059 ALLEGRINI Cooking ................................................p.268 067 NICOLIS Malga ...........................................................p.272 072 TEDESCHI Cooking .................................................p.276 077 MARCHESI di BAROLO - “65-”70-”80-”85 ...p.282 078 MARCHESI di BAROLO - “93-”03-”07-”16 ....p.282 079 MARCHESI di BAROLO - “00-”03-”06-”09 ..p.282 080 MARCHESI di BAROLO Cooking .....................p.286 092 AZELIA ...........................................................................p.290 109 MIRABELLA ..................................................................p.296 095 PRINCIPE PALLAVICINI ........................................p.302 098 CASTELLO RUSPOLI Lazio VS Tuscany ........p.306 099 Tenuta di PIETRA PORZIA ..................................p.310 103 Cantina SANT’ANDREA - GABRIELE (Kosher) .P.314 104 VINEA DOMINI ...........................................................P.318 100 CASALE del GIGLIO ..................................................p.322 105 Rome: the very BEST ON THE TABLE ............P.326 106 A POPE’S TABLE in the Renaissance .............P.330 108 COOK in a very FASHIONABLE way ...............P.334 107 The DINNER of the ROMAN NOBLES - ........P.338 110 COOKING with a MICHELIN STARRED CHEF .....P.342 117 SHOW COOKING in a 30-year-old MICHELIN star rest. P.346 114 COOKING CLASS in a 30-year-old MICHELIN Star rest. P.346 101 Extra Virgin Olive Oil WORLD CHAMPION ..P.350 136 ACETAIA LEONARDI Easy......................................p.356 135 CLETO CHIARLI ...........................................................p.360 133 ACETAIA LEONARDI .................................................p.364 134 ACETAIA MARCHI ......................................................p.368 137 San Leonardo - MARCHESI GUERRIERI GONZAGA p.374 037 POMPEI - Roman imperial wine ......................p.380 132 BARLOTTI Dairy ..........................................................p.384 112 ANTINORI’S TORMARESCA flagship estate in Puglia + Castel del Monte & Trani .......................P.390 113 ANTINORI’S TORMARESCA flagship estate in Puglia ..................................................................................P.394 119 SCHOLA SARMENTI ..................................................p.398 120 FEUDO DI SANTA CROCE .....................................p.402 124 TENUTE DI EMÈRA - Claudio Quarta .............p.406 111 THE ORGANIC MILL IN Puglia ..............................P.410 115 CICCOLELLA Extra Virgin Olive Oil ...................P.414 116 CICCOLELLA Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Chef ....P.418 118 TOCCHI DI PUGLIA - ORGANIC FARM ............P.422 126 MURAGLIA Extra Virgin Olive Oil ....................P.426 121 ESSENTIAE Spirits & 128 ESSENTIAE Spirits EXT. p.430 129 ESSENTIAE Spirits YACHT .....................................p.434 122 - CERVELLERA Cured Meats ...............................p.438 125 - CERVELLERA Cured Meats - County ...........p.442 123 - GIANNELLI Cured Meats......................................p.446 127 - PIOGGIA DAIRY - Cheese ...................................p.450 General INFO & NOTES ..........................................p.455 • EMILIA ROMAGNA - RARE WINES & FOOD GEMS Lambrusco, Balsamic Vinegar • TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE - RARE WINES Wine Spectator Top 100 listed
8 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® AREAS WITH ACTIVE (or coming in Jan. 2024) EXPERIENCES TUSCANY: Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Florence, Pisa, Siena, coast (Bolgheri, Maremma, Livorno), Carmignano - UMBRIA: Perugia, Sagrantino di Montefalco - LAZIO: Rome, Bracciano Lake, Castelli Romani, Alatri, Viterbo - CAMPANIA: Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi & Sorrento - PIEDMONT: Barolo, Barbera, Asti - LOMBARDY: Franciacorta, Valtellina, Garda lake - TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE: Bolzano, Teroldego Rotaliano, Trento - FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA: Trieste (coffe & chocolate), Prosecco, Collio, Carso - SICILY: Marsala, Nero d’Avola, Zibibbo - VENETO: Amarone, Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, Verona, Venice - EMILIA-ROMAGNA: Lambrusco, Balsamic Vinegar - APULIA: Primitivo, cured meat, cheese, EVO Oil- SARDINIA: Mirto liquor EMILIA ROMAGNA
MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® 9 • back to index PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE WINE TOURS IN WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 WINERIES Tailor made exclusive experiences at wine producers in Tuscany and all around Italy. You’ll be guided by experts in vertical tastings usually reserved for journalists and enjoy exclusive wine-pairing-menus tailor-made by starred chefs and sommeliers. You’ll visit places that are closed to every other tourist and drink bottles taken from the personal collections of the owners. We’re really proud to say that here you can find almost all the Italian wineries, which from 1999 to today have been at least once in the TOP 100 ranking of Wine Spectator. With these wonderful wine producers we have organized and tailor-made unique and exclusive experiences, something above any other ever proposed before, something worth trying once in a lifetime. PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE COOKING CLASSES We invite our kind guests to forget everything they’ve heard about cooking schools in Italy: we’ve created something different from everything that existed before. ALL our classes are PRIVATE, THEMATIC (Renaissance cuisine, Classic Tuscany, Pastry, etc.), include lessons on WINE PAIRINGS (mostly wines in the TOP 100 of Wine Spectator), are held by award-winning CHEFS. Almost all cooking classes take place over a whole day at the most prestigious wineries in Tuscany, immersed in the most spectacular landscapes and environments in the world of wine & food. PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE TOURS & TASTINGS AT THE MOST AWARDED FOOD ARTISANS Tailor-made wine pairing and TASTING menus. We invite you to take a place of honor in one of the tour of this incredible selection of astonishing award-winning food artisans. With these food artists We’ve created absolutely exclusive experiences (most of them in pairing with Wine Spectator TOP 100 wines in wine-tasting-menus tailor-made by starred chefs and sommeliers), something above any other ever proposed before. All the excellences in Cheeses, Cold Cuts & Butchery, Desserts & Chocolate, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Liqueurs, Pasta, Sauces & Ready Meals, Spirits & Cigars, Truffles. Producers in this selection has been worldwide awarded by authoritative competition and experts: Flos Olei, Der Feinschmecker, World Spirits Award, Saveur 100, World Cheese Awards, Slow Food, Academy of Chocolate, Forbes, Luxure, Michelin Guide. PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE ASTONISHING LOCATIONS Marco Tenerini is continuosly dealing with a selection of NOBLE families to obtain their CASTLES, HISTORICAL PALACES and VILLAS (usually closed as they’re private residences…) as locations for our most incredible experiences and to have a member of the family receiving our guests… We mean places as the palace (and the bed…) where Emperor Bonaparte slept or the summer residence of the Popes… We mean people like a Princess of the Holy Roman Empire…
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EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 11 • back to index TUSCANY
12 • back to index RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) 038 BARONE RICASOLI Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 13 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) Castello di Brolio Castle & Winery Southern Chianti Classico It’s not a dream… Be guest at the Castle of the noble family that CREATED the original “recipe” of CHIANTI… Enter the walls of the Castle and visit the Ricasoli private residence. The ghost of Rt. Hon. Bettino “Iron Baron” Ricasoli awaits to drink with you in the Hall of Arms... This is a very particular and exclusive tour that includes a visit inside the Castle of Brolio, in the part that is the current residence of the Baroni Ricasoli family, NOT usually open for guests... The vertical tasting (IMPOSSIBLE to enjoy elsewhere) of 3 historic vintages of Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio OR 3 historic vintages of Casalferro (both Wine Spectator TOP 100) takes place inside the historic and spectacular Hall of Arms. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Visit of the private actual residence of the Ricasoli family in the Castle • Vertical wine tasting of WS TOP100 wines in the Hall of Arms • ...the GHOST? TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE: - Barone Ricasoli “Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio” (WS TOP100 2009 n.5) - Barone Ricasoli “Toscana Casalferro” (WS TOP100 2001 n.68) Wine Spectator TOP 100 Barone RICASOLI EXCLUSIVE tour inside Castello di Brolio Vertical of Chianti Classico or Casalferro Rt. Hon. Baron Bettino Ricasoli (1809-1880) The “Iron Baron” 038 Code
14 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2001 n.68, 92pts. Barone Ricasoli supertuscan Toscana Casalferro 1998*. Wonderful aromas of blackberries, mineral, licorice and fruit lead to a full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, succulent, fruity aftertaste. Generous and rich. Mostly Sangiovese. A consistent top wine from Tuscany. Best after 2004. 8,800 cases made. —JS The history of the Ricasoli family has been linked to wine since 1141, when there is written testimony attesting that the Ricasoli family already possessed Brolio Castle. In fact, the family tree, reproduced in a print from 1584, is one of the first images of the Chianti area. This absolutely exclusive, private and unique experience includes: • Visit of the private actual residence of the Baron family in the Castle. • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle. • Vertical wine tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine in the Hall of Arms. • Classic Tuscan 5-course FULL LUNCH with targeted pairing of 4 wines, including also Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio or, by choice, Casalferro. Wine Spectator TOP100 2009 n.5, 96pts. Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio 2006*. Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins. Very balanced and long. Best after 2011. 6,170 cases made. —JS
15 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® The ORIGINAL RECIPE of CHIANTI WINE, written by Baron Bettino Ricasoli in 1872: “Mi confermai nei risultati ottenuti già nelle prime esperienze cioè che il vino riceve dal Sangioveto la dose principale del suo profumo (a cui io miro particolarmente) e una certa vigoria di sensazione; dal Canajuolo l’amabilità che tempera la durezza del primo, senza togliergli nulla del suo profumo per esserne pur esso dotato; la Malvagia, della quale si potrebbe fare a meno nei vini destinati all’invecchiamento, tende a diluire il prodotto delle due prime uve, ne accresce il sapore e lo rende più leggero e più prontamente adoperabile all’uso della tavola quotidiana…” NOTE: CHILDREN (age 0-12): NOT admitted (as the actual residence of the Ricasoli family is like a “living museum”) IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3 (three) hours and STARTS between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day. The Rt. Hon. Baron Francesco Ricasoli
16 • back to index RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Greve in Chianti (Florence) 021 CASTELLO DI QUERCETO Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 17 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Greve in Chianti (Florence) Castello di Querceto Castle & Winery Chianti Classico area A dream-come-true private luxury experience. Enter the walls and visit Marquis private residence, Chapel and Italian Garden.Guided tour of the winery, both in the high-tech areas and in the 1.100 a.D. cellars (underground which was once the armory) where are archived bottles older than 1 century. • On top of the tower, with leading to Florence panorama, aperitif with 2 sparkling wines made in Tuscany by this noble family of French origins, paired with finger-food. • Professional vertical tasting of WS TOP 100 wine Chianti Classico Riserva (vintages 1978 !!! 1999 !!! 2019*). • Classy lunch as personal guests of the Marquis François family at their table in the hall of honor, with pairing of Castle’s Supertuscans & Spirits. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Chianti Classico Riserva TWICE in WS TOP 100!!! • The Castle and the private residence of the François • Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Chianti Classico Riserva (WS TOP100 2003 n.75) (WS TOP100 2004 n.64) • Full line of Querceto’s TOP DOCGs and Supertuscans CASTELLO di QUERCETO Chianti Classico Riserva WS TOP100 Guest at the Castle with the Marquis Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François * (or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock) 021 Code
18 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2004 n.64, 91pts. Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2000*. Delicious, with blackberry and chocolaty character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, minerally finish. This is serious Chianti. Drink now. 8,330 cases made. —JS HALL OF SUPERSTARS • Chianti Classico Riserva - TWICE in WS TOP100! • Supertuscan ROMANTIC IGT - J. Suckling’s 96 pts. • Supertuscan CIGNALE IGT- J. Suckling’s 95 pts. • Sparkling FRANCOIS 1° Chardonnay Classic method • Sparkling FRANCOIS 2° Rosè Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - Classic method • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico Dessert wine from dried grapes - Alcohol: 16,5% • L’ARZENTE del Castello - Distillate of wine 6 years aging in fruit trees casks - Alcohol: 42% • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello - Grappa - Marc distillate - Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto) Exclusive & private experience includes: • Visit of the private residence in the Castle. • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle. • Sparkling wines aperitif on top of the tower. • VERTICAL wine tasting of WS TOP 100 wine. • Classy LUNCH as personal guests of the Marquis François family at their table in the hall of honor, enjoying Supertuscans wines. Wine Spectator TOP100 2003 n.75, 90pts. Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 1999*. Wonderful aromas of spice, blackberry and incense. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Very well-crafted. Best after 2003. 12,000 cases made. —JS
19 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® LUNCH MENU & pairing TOP wines and spirits • First course: “Acquavite del Castello” Grappa RISOTTO (marc distillate perfume rice) (or tomato pasta for children) paired with “Vin Santo” (aged raisin wine) DOC of the Chianti Classico. • Main course with side dish: STEWED WILD BOAR with “flask white beans” paired with Supertuscan “Cignale” IGT Hills of Central Tuscany • Cheese: PECORINO TOSCANO (sheep cheese) paired with Supertuscan “Romantic” IGT Hills of Central Tuscany • Dessert: ALMONDS SEMIFREDDO with crunchy caramel paired with “L’Arzente del Castello” (aged wine distillate) • Italian Coffee NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3 (three) hours and STARTS between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight). Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
20 • back to index RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Greve in Chianti (Florence) 139 CASTELLO DI QUERCETO - EASY Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 21 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Greve in Chianti (Florence) Castello di Querceto Castle & Winery Chianti Classico area A dream-come-true private luxury experience. Enter the walls and visit Marquis private residence, Chapel and Italian Garden. Guided tour of the winery, both in the high-tech areas and in the 1.100 a.D. cellars (underground which was once the armory) where are archived bottles older than 1 century. • On top of the tower, with leading to Florence and Chianti vineyards panorama, aperitif with 2 sparkling wines made in Tuscany by this noble family of French origins, paired with finger-food. • Professional vertical tasting of Wine Spectator Top 100 wine Chianti Classico Riserva (vintages 1978 !!! 1999 !!! 2016*). • Classic Tuscan countrystyle LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, in perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva! SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Chianti Classico Riserva TWICE in WS TOP 100!!! • The Castle and the private residence of the François • Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Chianti Classico Riserva (WS TOP100 2003 n.75) (WS TOP100 2004 n.64) • Full line of Querceto’s TOP DOCGs and Supertuscans Most Hon. Marquis Alessandro François * (or equivalent vintages if these are out of stock) 139 Code CASTELLO di QUERCETO: Chianti Classico Riserva WS TOP 100 old vintages tasting, guest at the Castle & Tuscan country lunch
22 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2004 n.64, 91pts. Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2000*. Delicious, with blackberry and chocolaty character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, minerally finish. This is serious Chianti. Drink now. 8,330 cases made. —JS HALL OF SUPERSTARS • Chianti Classico Riserva - TWICE in WS TOP100! • Supertuscan ROMANTIC IGT - J. Suckling’s 96 pts. • Supertuscan CIGNALE IGT- J. Suckling’s 95 pts. • Sparkling FRANCOIS 1° Chardonnay Classic method • Sparkling FRANCOIS 2° Rosè Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - Classic method • VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico Dessert wine from dried grapes - Alcohol: 16,5% • L’ARZENTE del Castello - Distillate of wine 6 years aging in fruit trees casks - Alcohol: 42% • L’ACQUAVITE del Castello - Grappa - Marc distillate - Alcohol: 42% (for cooking the Risotto) Exclusive & private experience includes: • Visit of the private residence in the Castle. • Guided tour of entire winery and Castle. • Sparkling wines aperitif on top of the tower. • VERTICAL wine tasting of WS TOP 100 wine. • Classic Tuscan countrystyle LUNCH in a Trattoria in the middle of Castle’s vineyards, with perfect pairing of Castle’s Chianti Classico Riserva! Wine Spectator TOP100 2003 n.75, 90pts. Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 1999*. Wonderful aromas of spice, blackberry and incense. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Very well-crafted. Best after 2003. 12,000 cases made. —JS
23 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® GRAND CLASSIC TUSCAN RUSTIC LUNCH (example, varies seasonally, à la carte): • Appetizers: huge platter of typical Tuscan salami, cheeses and pickles - bruschetta with sausage, pecorino, truffles, mushrooms, etc. • First courses: handmade potato ravioli with wild boar sauce - Tagliatelle with meat, sausage and mushroom ragout • Main courses: fried chicken, rabbit and vegetables - Peposo all’Imprunetina (historical dish, beef braised in Chianti wine and black pepper) - Large platter with mixed grilled meats and baked potatoes • Side dishes: grilled vegetables, Tuscan beans in oil, etc. • Desserts: Tuscan cantucci (biscuits with almonds) and vinsanto, trifle, tiramisu, etc. Water, Italian coffee. • Wine: Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva (twice in Wine Spectator Top 100). This ON SITE experience lasts about 4 (four) hours and STARTS between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight). Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking pro driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Florence, Bologna, etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
24 • back to index RARE WINES - Chianti Classico TUSCANY - Radda in Chianti (Siena) 001 CASTELLO D’ALBOLA Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 25 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Castello d’Albola Radda in Chianti (Siena) Chianti Classico area This absolutely family-brand is one of “The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2020”, according to “Drinks International” UK Magazine. The Zonin Estates cover a total of about 10,000 acres of land, of which 5,000 are vineyards. A further 1,200 acres, of which 220 are under vine, are in the USA, at Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia. 10 wineries all around the world: this is the Gem of the Crown. Private visit, then, in the choreographic barrel cellar, guided private vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva impossible to find elsewhere. Full 4 courses Tuscan LUNCH, each course paired with a different wine: 3 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, dessert with Vin Santo. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Whole winery as one of “The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2020” by “Drinks International” UK Magazine • Vertical tasting of 6 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere TOP WINE OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico (WS TOP100 2010 n.47) (WS TOP100 2015 n.46) CASTELLO d’ALBOLA WS’s TOP 100 Chianti Classico by ZONIN World’s Most Admired Wine Brands Professional vertical wine tasting of Chianti Classico 001 Code
26 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® This PRIVATE EXPERIENCE includes: • Complete private visit of the entire estate • Private vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione • Full classic Tuscan LUNCH with dedicated wine pairing Wine Spectator TOP100 2015 n.46, 90 pts. Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico 2011* Firm and taut, with a core of cherry and berry flavors, accented by underbrush, obacco and iron notes. Balanced in a lean way, with a lingering aftertaste of earth and mineral. Best from 2016 through 2025. 100,000 cases made. —BS Wine Spectator TOP100 2010 n.47, 90 pts. Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico 2007* This is what Chianti should taste like, with plenty of dark cherry and floral aromas and flavors that say Sangiovese. Fresh and fruity. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. —JS Classic Tuscany at it’s best!!! In one of “The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2020”, according to “Drinks International” UK Magazine. Introduction to winery history and complete private visit of the entire estate led by one of our expert Ambassadors. In the choreographic barrel cellar guided private vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG impossible to find elsewhere. Complete Tuscan lunch consisting of 4 courses, each course paired with a different wine: 3 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, dessert with Vin Santo.
27 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® Over the course of 7 generations, the Zonin family has built an indelible bond with its native land in Veneto and with wine, devoting all its energy and passion to making a dream come true. The history of Albola might well begin with the account in the Dizionario del Granducato di Toscana (1841): ‘There is a stretch of countryside actually called Albola that is renowned for its vineyards, from which perhaps the best wines of Chianti are obtained.’ The origins of Albola, vanish amidst the myths of ProtoVillanovan civilization but it is certain that the place-name dates back to Etruscan times, centuries before the Roman Empire. NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) 005 TENUTA DI ARCENO Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult: 28 • back to index
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 29 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY CHIANTI CLASSICO area San Gusmè Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Supertuscans wines halfway between Florence and Siena, the heart of Tuscany, plus professional Chef prepared Tuscan lunch with “zero food miles” ingredients. Guided tour of the entire winery, then you’ll attend a PROFESSIONAL VERTICAL WINE TASTING of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages. Here’s an example of a menu: appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compote or fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscan cold cuts - First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts - Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans - Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: VERTICAL TASTING of 3 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere of WS TOP 100 “Arcanum Toscana Il Fauno” supertuscan TOP WINE OF THE EXPERIENCE: • Il Fauno IGT Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot ARCANUM Toscana “Il FAUNO” vertical by TENUTA di ARCENO (a Jackson Family Wines estate) Pierre Seillan Founding Winemaker 005 Code
30 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Tenuta di Arceno PHILOSOPHY “I am a servant of the soil. The pure expression of each unique site has, from the beginning, defined my micro-cru philosophy.” – Pierre Seillan, Founding Winemaker In pursuit of quality, the team implemented a micro-cru viticultural philosophy, which sub-divides each vineyard block into smaller sections based on the individual soil types. Each micro-cru features varieties, clones, rootstocks, and viticultural practices best suited for its terroir. The micro-crus are tended, harvested, and vinified separately, it is only in the final stages of the winemaking process that various micro-crus come together to create the finished wines. This PRIVATE professional tasting includes: • Guided tour of the entire winery • Professional VERTICAL tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages • Professional Chef prepared classic Tuscan FULL LUNCH with “zero food miles” ingredients • Wines for the wine pairing lunch 1000 - Arceno cited in historic documents as small independent community 1716 - The first Chianti wine zone is established by Grand DUke Cosimo III de’Medici, now known as Chianti Classico 1829 - The noble Piccolomini family (Pope Innocenzo III) acquire the property 1994 - California wine visionary Jess Jackson and wife Barbara Banke purchase the estate 2016 - Wine Spectator Top 100, #19 In honor of its history, the reference to “Arceno” comes from the Etruscan word archè, meaning “POINT OF ORIGIN.” Wine Spectator TOP100 2016 n.19, 97pts. Tenuta di Arceno supertuscan Arcanum Toscana IL FAUNO 2012*. A polished, flavorful red, boasting floral, black currant, raspberry and spice flavors. Firm yet harmonious, with the fine aftertaste lingering with fruit, iron, tobacco and tea elements. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2024. 11,829 cases made. —BS
31 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® FULL TUSCAN LUNCH & pairing TOP wines and spirits Here’s an example of a menu with local products at km 0, prepared by a PRO CHEF: Appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compote or fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscana cold cuts First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries. NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours plus time for lunch and STARTS at 10.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) 023 BADIA A COLTIBUONO - Restaurant Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult: 32 • back to index
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 33 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Gaiole in Chianti (Siena). Badia a Coltibuono Abbey & Winery. Halfway between Florence and Siena. Chianti Classico area. This is a place where to feel HISTORY of wine, more than 500 years. Explore a millenary Abbey, enjoy vertical tastings usually reserved to PROFESSIONALS and a marvellous menù with a very special pairing of 4 Coltibuono top wines. The Renaissance garden, the cloister of the Abbey, the frescoed refectory, the courtyard and the historic cellar, the “Engineer’s” room with billiards and cabreo (ancient geographical document). Vertical tasting of WS TOP 100 “Cancelli”, vertical tasting of tenyear Reserves and a historical Riserva or important vintages of the 2 Supertuscans, “Sangioveto” and “Montebello”. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: - The 1.000 years old Abbey “Badia a Coltibuono”. - Vertical tastings impossible elsewhere TOP WINES: - Badia a Coltibuono “Chianti Classico” (WS TOP100 2021 n.20) - Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan “Cancelli” (WS TOP100 2013 n.100) - Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan “Montebello” (Wine Advocate 94 pts.) COLTIBUONO - Toscana CANCELLI Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 vertical tasting In a millenary Abbey winery & restaurant SANGIOVESE grapes are Chianti tradition 023 Code
34 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2013 n.100, 90pts. Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan Toscana CANCELLI 2011.* A rich, charming red, full of cherry, blackberry, spice and earth flavors. Leans toward a modern style, yet displays a touch of wild herbs and firm tannins, lending a sense of place. Sangiovese and Syrah. Drink now through 2020. 13,333 cases made. —BS Experience in the millenary Abbey “Badia a Coltibuono” begin with guided tour: Renaissance garden, cloister of the Abbey, frescoed refectory, courtyard and historic cellar, then the so-called “Engineer’s” room with billiards and cabreo (ancient geographical document relating to the land properties of Coltibuono). Some special Vertical Tastings await you: Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 “Cancelli”, then 10-year Reserves and a “historical” Riserva or important vintages of the 2 Coltibuono’s Supertuscans, “Sangioveto” and “Montebello”. For lunch you’ll go to the restaurant for a marvellous tasting menù with a very special pairing of 4 Coltibuono top wines. This PRIVATE experience includes: • Guided tour of the Abbey, winery and Villa • Visit of private areas • Vertical tasting of “Cancelli” (WS TOP 100) • Vertical tasting of “Riserva” or Vertical tasting of “Montebello” • Tasting menù with a very special pairing of 4 Coltibuono top wines Wine Spectator TOP100 2021 n.20, 93pts. Badia a Coltibuono CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018*. Though ripe and lush, this is also dense, with pointed tannins giving a physical sensation and lifting the cherry, strawberry and floral flavors. Finds a nice youthful equilibrium in the end, where mouthwatering acidity roams. Best from 2023 through 2038. 24,150 cases made, 5,295 cases imported. —BS
35 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® For LUNCH you’ll go to Badia a Coltibuono Restaurant, situated in the original but refurbished stables, and, with elegant contemporary flair, the restaurant’s atmosphere is warm and welcoming, while the surrounding garden enhances the overall mood with a touch of romance. Here you will enjoy a marvellous tasting menù with a very special pairing of four Coltibuono top wines, including famous and very rare dessert wine “Occhio di Pernice” (Vin Santo “Eye of Partridge”). NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) 024 BADIA A COLTIBUONO - Villa Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult: 36 • back to index
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 37 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Gaiole in Chianti (Siena). Badia a Coltibuono Abbey & Winery. Halfway between Florence and Siena. Chianti Classico area. Noble Miss Lorenza De’ Medici and Emanuela, Paolo and Roberto Stucchi Prinetti welcome you. HISTORY of wine, more than 500 years. Explore a millenary Abbey, enjoy a custom made wine tasting, have an impossible lunch in the owners’ family Villa. The Renaissance garden, the cloister of the Abbey, the frescoed refectory, the courtyard and the historic cellar, the “Engineer’s” room with billiards and cabreo (ancient geographical document). Vertical tasting: WS TOP 100 “Cancelli”, vertical tasting of ten-year Reserves and a historical Riserva or important vintages of the 2 Supertuscan, “Sangioveto” and “Montebello”. Then for lunch you’ll go to the family private Villa to have a marvellous “surprise” menù with a very special pairing of Coltibuono top wines you tasted in the vertical. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: - The 1.000 years old Abbey “Badia a Coltibuono”. - Lunch in the family’s PRIVATE Villa TOP WINES: - Badia a Coltibuono “Chianti Classico” (WS TOP100 2021 n.20) - Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan “Cancelli” (WS TOP100 2013 n.100) - Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan “Montebello” (Wine Advocate 94 pts.) COLTIBUONO - Toscana CANCELLI Private LUNCH in the owners VILLA De’ Medici-Stucchi-Prinetti family Giuntini Stucchi Prinetti family 2 centuries ago 024 Code
38 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2013 n.100, 90pts. Badia a Coltibuono supertuscan Toscana CANCELLI 2011*. A rich, charming red, full of cherry, blackberry, spice and earth flavors. Leans toward a modern style, yet displays a touch of wild herbs and firm tannins, lending a sense of place. Sangiovese and Syrah. Drink now through 2020. 13,333 cases made. —BS Experience in the millenary Abbey “Badia a Coltibuono” begin with guided tour: Renaissance garden, cloister of the Abbey, frescoed refectory, courtyard and historic cellar, then the so-called “Engineer’s” room with billiards and cabreo (ancient geographical document relating to the land properties of Coltibuono). Some special Vertical Tastings await you: Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 “Cancelli”, then 10-year Reserves and a “historical” Riserva or important vintages of the 2 Coltibuono’s Supertuscans, “Sangioveto” and “Montebello”. For lunch you’ll go to the family private Villa to have a surprise menù with a very special pairing of Coltibuono top wines you tasted in the verticals. This PRIVATE experience includes: • Guided tour of the Abbey, winery and Villa • Visit of private areas • 4 courses lunch • Vertical tasting of “Cancelli” (WS TOP 100) • Vertical tasting of “Riserva” or Vertical tasting of “Montebello” • Private full lunch in the Villa with custom TOP wines pairing Wine Spectator TOP100 2021 n.20, 93pts. Badia a Coltibuono CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018*. Though ripe and lush, this is also dense, with pointed tannins giving a physical sensation and lifting the cherry, strawberry and floral flavors. Finds a nice youthful equilibrium in the end, where mouthwatering acidity roams. Best from 2023 through 2038. 24,150 cases made, 5,295 cases imported. —BS
39 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® For LUNCH you’ll go to the family private Villa to have a marvellous “surprise” menù with a very special pairing of Coltibuono top wines you tasted in the vertical. No one else, other than our guests, is usually allowed to eat in the Villa. NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.
RARE WINES - Chianti Classico & Supertuscans TUSCANY - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) 027 FELSINA Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult: 40 • back to index
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 41 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Fèlsina farm According to The Wall Street Journal readers, our Chianti Classico is one of the top 5 Best Everyday Wines to stock at home: “far from ordinary”. Come visit this perfect farm in Tuscany and experience the magic that nature offers: the vineyards, olive trees, the woods. Discover the fascination of the old cellar and its striking barrel room, enter the places where our wines age and are prepared for bottling. The “no frills” Tuscan farm: vineyards, olive groves, woods, row garden, goats, hens, quail, ducks, guinea fowl. Fèlsina concluded, on 7 March 2015, its conversion period to organic agriculture, as certified by ICEA, (Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification). ORGANIC does not just concern agricultural production, it is also a philosophical approach. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: • The perfect ORGANIC Tuscan Farm • A vertical tasting of 3 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE: • COLONIA Gran Selezione Chianti Classico • BERARDENGA Chianti Classico • FONTALLORO IGT Supertuscan Fèlsina ORGANIC farm: experience the magic that Tuscan nature offers, paired with Wine Spectator’s TOP100 wines Hunting & Animal husbandry 027 Code
42 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Explore the unique landscape of the southern Chianti Classico with a jeep ride through the vineyards. Discover the fascination of the old cellar and its striking barrel room, enter places where wines age and are prepared for bottling. Our passionate and expert staff will guide you telling the history of the winery and of the Poggiali family. You will be brought into the stunning historical cellar, where you can savour a fascinating history as you wander among the huge oak ovals, the barrels, and the small casks of fermenting Vin Santo • FONTALLORO IGT Supertuscan Wine Enthusiast 92 pts. Vintage 2017* Aromas of leather, camphor, underbrush and violet form the nose. The linear, mediumbodied palate shows tart cherry, orange zest and tobacco alongside grainy tannins that leave a rather drying finish. Kerin O’Keefe. Falstaff 95 pts. Vintage 2018* Sparkling ruby with a fine garnet tongue. Appealing, complex nose with notes of tobacco, plums and raspberries. Flows balanced and harmonious on the palate, lots of fine-meshed tannins, clearly worked out fruit, shows full pressure again in the finale, long finish. • Chianti Classico BERARDENGA Wine Spectator TOP100 2016 n.40, 92pts. (2013)* Rich and sumptuous, boasting pure flavors of cherry and raspberry, matched to a juicy texture. There are plenty of tannins neatly folded into the overall structure, with hints of mineral and tea on the long, expansive finish. Best from 2017 through 2024. 15,000 cases made. —BS Wine Spectator TOP100 2008 n.51, 90pts. (2006)* Lavender and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with a solid core of fruit and a tangy aftertaste of citrus fruit and dried cherry. Best after 2009. 15,000 cases made. —JS • Chianti Classico BERARDENGA Wine Spectator TOP100 2001 n.85, 90pts. (1999)* Lots of dried cherry and crushed black fruit, with polished leather and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, with good acidity on the palate, well-integrated tannins and a wellbalanced and fresh finish. Give it a little time in bottle. Best from 2002 through 2005. 14,165 cases made. —JS Wine Spectator TOP100 199 n.69, 91pts. (1997)* Just as expected from Felsina: a superb Chianti Classico, displaying lots of cherry, berry and wet earth character. The wine is medium-bodied, with medium, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Drink now through 2001. 13,330 cases made. —JS
43 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® This amazing experience culminates with the guided vertical tasting of 3 rare vintages of Colonia Gran Selezione: production of this incredible wine is limited to 3,000 bottles, each numbered, styled for true connoisseurs of Sangiovese... So this vertical tasting can be experienced only here. During the tasting, you’ll be served a light lunch, carefully studied to be in perfect harmony with our estate wines: local Pecorino cheese, fresh bread, our extra virgin olive oils, cold cuts board from our hunting reserve and a main course cooked by our in-house Chef Antonella. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/ pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day. This PRIVATE EXPERIENCE includes: • Jeep ride through the vineyards • Guided tour of whole winery and stunning historical cellar • Guided vertical tasting of 3 rare vintages of Colonia Gran Selezione • Light lunch during the tasting NOTE: IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight) Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
44 • back to index RARE WINES - Supertuscans TUSCANY - Bagno a Ripoli (Florence) 040 RUFFINO - Barrell & Vertical Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 45 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY Bagno a Ripoli (Florence) Tenuta Poggio Casciano by RUFFINO, a Constellation Brands Estate & Winery World’s leading beverage group is proud to offer the most complete and immersive Tuscan wine experience: private PROFESSIONAL tasting directly FROM the barrique BARREL of the aging wine, plus private PROFESSIONAL vertical tasting of 5 different old vintages of Supertuscan Modus, then full Tuscan LUNCH with tailor-made wine pairing of 5 top Ruffino wines. We propose this PRO experience to better understand the evolution of wine step by step. Feel at one with Poggio Casciano terroir starting from a visit to the vineyard up to a special tasting from the barrique. Followed by vertical tasting of old vintages simply impossible elsewhere. After the experiences as aspiring oenologists, guests will sit at La Locanda Le Tre Rane Ruffino and savor traditional Tuscan dishes accompanied by a different wine for each course (WS TOP 100 supertuscan MODUS included) in order to experiment also PRO wine pairing with food. SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE: - Yourself as OENOLOGIST for a day - Full Tuscan LUNCH with taylor-made wine pairing TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE: - Supertuscan Ruffino Toscana MODUS vertical old vintages tasting (WS TOP100 2010 n.25) - Samples from the BARREL Chief winemaker Gabriele Tacconi welcomes you in his wine caveau 040 Code PRO wine tasting from BARREL Supertuscan MODUS Wine Spectator Top100 OLD vintages tasting + Pairing Tuscan LUNCH
46 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® Wine Spectator TOP100 2010 n.25, 96pts. Ruffino Toscana MODUS 2007 * This red is PHENOMENAL on the nose, with blueberry, light toasty oak, coffee and sweet tobacco. The palate is full and utterly captivating, with its combination of fruit and very subtle, silky tannins. Goes on and on. Best after 2014. 7,000 cases imported. —JS • Welcome coffee & soft drinks • Meeting with your private Ambassador • Private tailor made tour: vineyard, vinification, ageing cellars, storytelling about Ruffino history • PRO wine tasting from the barrel • Vertical private wine tasting of 5 vintages of Supertuscan (Wine Spectator Top 100) Modus (current + 4 old vintages) IMPOSSIBLE ELSEWHERE. • Transfer to our Tre Rane restaurant for the full Tuscan LUNCH (tailor made, 5-course tasting menu & wine pairing). • During lunch will be tasted 5 different labels of Ruffino Top wines. At this estate, antiquity and modernity blend beautifully. A 14th century villa with classic Tuscan terra cotta and ochre exterior overlooks scenic vineyards and serves as Ruffino‘s main visitor center. The lovely gardens and courtyard complete the visitor experience. Innovation also finds a place here. An underground barrique tunnel connects the villa with the newer winery buildings where we conduct extensive soil and climate research. Ruffino winery was born in 1877 on the outskirts of Florence with the dream of creating the “ideal wine”. In the 1960s Ruffino is a symbol of the “Dolce Vita” in Italy and abroad, and enlivens the tables of Charles De Gaulle, HRH the King Gustav of Sweden and HRH the Queen Elizabeth. When Chianti becomes a DOCG it is a bottle of Chianti Ruffino that carries the first band number AAA00000001.
47 • back to index Texts & Project © 2022 Marco Tenerini - Pictures © 2022: ask [email protected] - All texts and photos have the sole purpose of presenting the product and are not binding in any way. Texts & photos subject to copyright: can be reused only after specific written authorization of the respective holders. * Out of stock vintages will be replaced with the most similar ones. MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® ® In the RESTAURANT Le Tre Rane (in honor of Leonardo da Vinci) chef Stefano Frassineti personally chooses the raw materials, which must be strictly seasonal and local. The tasting menu therefore changes every month and includes 5 courses: an appetizer, a first course, a main course and a dessert, etc. Each dish is paired with a different Ruffino Top wine, to offer our guests a truly unique sensory experience that is IMPOSSIBLE ELSEWHERE. Poggio Casciano is situated in the Tuscan hills, a few miles from Florence. “Poggio” means “terrace on a hilltop” and is a fitting description of this estate. The name “Casciano” seems to come from “Cassius”, a commodore in the Ancient Roman army The fourteenth-century Renaissance villa is the main part of the estate. The villa looks out over verdant vineyards and is the perfect blend of classicism and modernity. Elegance, good taste and refinement are the three aspects that distinguish Poggio Casciano. ON SITE experience lasts about 5.30 (five and half hours )and STARTS at 10.30 a.m. Number of People: Max 8 (eight). PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people. ON REQUEST: - FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc. - PRO Photographer/ videomaker - Mr. Marco Tenerini as “storytelling guide” for the whole day.
48 • back to index RARE WINES - Brunello di Montalcino - ORGANIC TUSCANY - Montalcino (Siena) 140 CASTELLO TRICERCHI Duration on-site (hrs, ± 1): 4 Disabled people: Children: Adult:
EXCLUSIVE & PRIVATE experience created by expert Marco “Doctor Tuscany” Tenerini 49 MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl • back to index Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® LOCATION: TUSCANY MONTALCINO (Siena) CASTELLO TRICERCHI Winery The Castle was built in the thirteenth century on the Via Francigena at Montalcino by the Altesi and completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family. It covers 6,000 m² (65,000 ft²) and is a typical example of a medieval castle with a fortified keep, decorated with motifs attributed to Baldassarre Peruzzi. Over the centuries, the castle has offered refuge and protection to pilgrims taking the Via Francigena to Rome. In 1982, the Tricerchi Castle was officially recognised as part of Italy’s historical and artistic heritage.. At the restaurant chef leads a team of professionals who work together to express the heritage of the land through dishes that are communicated in a different and original way so that they stimulate curiosity… with this “Tuscan but creative” special menu in pairing with Castello Tricerchi wines. SUPERSTARS: • The CASTLE, an hidden gem in Montalcino, with the dungeon and the towers... • Wine pairing LUNCH in an incredible panoramic restaurant overlooking the valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site TOP WINES: • Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino • Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino AD 1441 • IULI’O “Supertuscan” Mr. Tommaso Squarcia, last descendant of the Tricerchi 140 Code Experience in or near a UNESCO World Heritage site ORGANIC Brunello di Montalcino in an almost unknown CASTLE on the Via Francigena + perfect wine pairing LUNCH
50 • back to index MY First Travel by FIRST TRAVEL Swiss Sagl Via Bellinzona, 6, Giubiasco, 6512 (Switzerland) Sales: [email protected], +41 91 211 0166 Product: [email protected], +39 393 461 936868 FIRST TRAVEL MY MOVE IN STYLE ® left unchanged, only carefully and delicately restored while maintaining all the charm of the military installation on the Via Francigena, completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family, and today the residence and company headquarters of the direct descendants, the Squarcia family. Your private tasting will take place in a small room with original furnishings, two centuries old... The central part of the visit are the noble vineyards and the ancient medieval cellars. The visit ends with a guided tasting of Brunello in the guard room, where the visit began. The wine tasting is paired with our Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some Montalcino’s charcuterie and Pecorino (sheep milk) cheese produced by our neighbour. Then our beloved guests will have a marvellous tailor made perfect wine pairing lunch in an incredible panoramic restaurant, on the top of the hill right next to that of the Castle. A Castle, some vineyards and a young but experienced team!!! Castello Tricerchi covers 400 hectares (1,000 acres) on the northern slope of Montalcino, 13 (32 acres) of which are dedicated to Sangiovese Grosso (the Brunello di Montalcino grape variety), and dedicated to the production of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. At the center of the property stands the spectacular Castle in ancient red bricks, with the interiors still DUNGEONS & CELLARS... Meet your private Ambassdor, Mr. Tommaso Squarcia, the owner... A relaxed tour through the castle, the cellars, the vineyards, which ends with a tasting of Brunello in the historic guard room. The tour starts from the ancient main entrance, to visit the entire castle walls and reach the bridge of Baldassare Peruzzi, early 16th century, and the Chapel of the Virgin of the Veil which still preserves the relic of the fragment of the veil of the Virgin.