Dear friends and wine lovers, I was born and raised in Tuscany, surrounded by sunflowers, olive groves and vineyards - I never thought there could be a more beautiful place. I've always tried to live simply, enjoying small pleasures like a good glass of wine from my own grapes, aged in barrels. I've been a lucky man: thanks to my passion for wine, which is also my job, I get to travel and talk about my wine and my winery, and on my Wine Class Tour I've met so many special people.
A night in Hollywood
Reuniting with Vanna White
One person I had the pleasure of seeing again was Vanna White. She had visited my winery once before, and it was an extraordinary day - so I returned the visit for a Wine Class at her house.
Stepping into her world for a night felt like living a dream. In Hollywood I saw luxury cars, limousines, fabulous villas with pools and beautiful gardens - so many things I had never seen before. I visited private wine cellars with exceptional vintages and wine brands, walked streets crowded with luxury cars, and met celebrities like Jaclyn Smith and many other people who were kind and friendly to me.
Hollywood landmarks
The Walk of Fame and Rodeo Drive
Walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame was exciting, even more so seeing Vanna White's own star - she's a true Hollywood star. I also visited Rodeo Drive, a beautiful experience: so many fantastic boutiques that I didn't know where to look first, almost dizzy in front of all those shop windows.
Tuscan wine among the stars
Terrestre, the favorite of the night
I'm honored to have spent a night among Hollywood stars, welcomed so warmly. Together we enjoyed excellent food and, of course, my Tuscan wine - everybody loved it, and the favorite was Terrestre.
After a beautiful evening of Wine Class and fantastic food, I promised Vanna I would come back soon with my family, to live again the magic of Hollywood together with my dear friend Vanna White.
