A Journey into the
Soul of Italy
Private villa stays, cellar access, and seasonal tables across Umbria—planned through the Vina Enoteca network.
Born from the
Enoteca Legacy
What began as a passion for authentic Italian flavors in the heart of Palo Alto has evolved into a private gateway to the hidden wonders of Central Italy.
We don't just book stays; we curate the continuation of a culinary story that began generations ago in the Umbrian hills. From forest floor to cellar door, we invite you to sit at our table in Italy.
White-Glove Italian Excellence
Discreet planning for private arrivals, preferred cellars, chef-led tables, and unhurried time at the estate.
Door-to-Door Service
Seamless transitions with private chauffeured transfers.
ExploreSommelier Access
Private cellar tours orchestrated by Vina Enoteca experts.
ExploreVilla Chefs
World-class cuisine prepared in the intimacy of your estate.
ExploreMichelin Dinners
Priority access to Umbria’s most celebrated tables.
ExploreCurated Umbria
From the liquid gold of our olive groves to the private vintage collections of the valley's oldest families.
Liquid Gold Tastings
Join the harvest and taste the world's most sought-after extra virgin oils at their source.
The Vineyard Tour
Walk private paths & sample rare vintages.
Artisanal Cooking
Villa Hideaways
Shape a Journey
Before We Tailor It
Explore a signature seven-day arc, then tune the rhythm, length, and emphasis. Your selections become the foundation of a private planning brief.
Your Current Direction
7 Nights · Balanced · Wine, Culinary, Villas
Currently previewing day 01: Estate Welcome & Golden Hour Aperitivo.
Estate Welcome & Golden Hour Aperitivo
Private chauffeured arrival, chilled Franciacorta, and a quiet orientation of the villa, gardens, and cellar.
A golden-hour aperitivo on the terrace with estate olive oil, local cheeses, and the first view across the valley.
Chef-prepared welcome dinner calibrated around your wine preferences and seasonal Umbrian produce.
Meet a family vintner among old Sagrantino rows before the tasting room opens to the public.
A vineyard table set with cellar selections, hand-cut salumi, and dishes built around the wines.
Optional vertical tasting from the private archive, then return to the estate for a lighter fireside supper.
Enter Seven Café’s truffle world with Andrea and Michele’s team, tracing the woods, dogs, and family knowledge behind the restaurant.
Return to Seven Restaurant Café for a truffle-led table with seasonal dishes, Italian wines, and the morning’s stories.
Closed-door visit with a ceramic artisan, with time to commission pieces for the villa table.
Shop the market with your chef, selecting herbs, produce, and cheeses from preferred vendors.
Hands-on pasta and sauce workshop in the villa kitchen, paced for participation or quiet observation.
Michelin-caliber dinner service at home, paired with bottles chosen from the Vina Enoteca network.
Private guide through Assisi before the crowds, with access to quieter cloisters and artisan studios.
A shaded table in a hill town trattoria where the menu is chosen around what is freshest that morning.
Return by scenic backroads, pausing for a short walk as valley lights begin to appear.
Unstructured time by the pool, optional massage, or a guided walk through olive groves and herb gardens.
A light lunch of estate oil, garden vegetables, and chilled white wine served wherever you feel most at ease.
Open-air cinema or quiet terrace dinner, depending on the rhythm your party wants that day.
Slow breakfast and time to revisit favorite rooms, views, and bottles for shipping notes.
Optional final tasting or nearby village walk with your host, kept intentionally unhurried.
A candlelit long-table dinner designed as the emotional close of the journey.
"Vina Enoteca Travel didn't just show us Umbria; they invited us into its soul. We sat at tables with families who have produced wine for centuries."
Begin Private
Planning
Share your timing, party, and priorities. We’ll return with an initial direction for a private Umbrian journey—then refine every stay, table, cellar, and transfer together.