For the traveler seeking an authentic experience where food and wine mingle harmoniously with culture and history: Look no further.
WINE TOUR Philosophy
La Dolce Vigna
(Pronounced La - DOLE-chay - VEEN-yah)
MEANING “the sweet vineyard”
La Dolce Vigna believes that by using wine as a lens, we can truly get to know a particular place. Wine, after all, is an expression of nature, people, history, and tradition coming together. When we visit its source, we are inevitably introduced to the land and people who made the wine, the local cuisine that accompanies it, and the cultural practices woven into its very being. Furthermore, by drinking wine, we naturally slow down our pace, listen to our senses and experience our surroundings in a more profound way. Cheers to that!
Meet La Dolce Vigna Founder + Director: leslie rosa
After a decade of working in the art world for eminent institutions and artists in New York and abroad, I moved to Italy, fell in love with the diversity of Italian wine and became a certified sommelier with the Associazione Italiana Sommelier.
I created La Dolce Vigna in response to the large, impersonal tours I came across while living in Italy. My company offers curated experiences that impart a full sense of place through family-run and historic wineries, regional cuisine, stunning natural scenery, charming hotels, and, of course, colorful characters!
When not leading tours, you can find me doing pop-up wine tastings, writing for the Slow Wine Guide, getting lost someplace beautiful with my travel watercolor set and maybe even dancing tango.
What Clients are saying!
“You can’t find a more enthusiastic and well-connected host!”
“As an experienced traveler, I just returned from a trip to Italy with Leslie that was without a doubt one of the most well-run, informative, and enjoyable trips of a lifetime. Her commitment to detail, her knowledge of the wines and culture, and her passion for sharing with others was truly evident. I know that I’ll be joining Leslie and others on many more La Dolce Vigna trips! ”
“The trip I did with Leslie really enriched my life and the way I feel about life. Starting to think about a next trip!”
La Dolce Vigna Difference
Small Groups. Our tours are always limited to a maximum of 12 people to assure you an intimate experience.
Sommelier Guides. You will always have a certified sommelier guide to answer all of your wine-related questions on the road.
Family-Run and Historic Wineries. Our tours are centered around small, eco-conscious, family-run wineries that make truly outstanding wine, and are packed with cultural insights.
Foodie Central. Be prepared to eat. A lot. We've picked out amazing spots for you, from the small, loved-by-locals osteria to the Michelin-starred restaurant.
No Cookie Cutter Tours. Depending on the season and local events, we will custom organize the best and most insider experience for each group.
All-Inclusive. Rest assured that your tour price includes all meals (except one), activities, hotels, transportation from the moment we meet until our fond farewell.
Down Time. For those of you who have been on other group tours, you know what we're talking about. Part of living la dolce vigna is taking the time to truly savor your experiences and surroundings. We've built in time for you to do just that at your own pace and on your own terms. Long live slow travel!
Helping others. Besides helping local, artisanal economies through visiting small wine and food producers, eating at traditional trattorie and staying at boutique hotels, a donation on behalf of each individual that takes one of our tours will be made to 10,000 Gardens in Africa, a Slow Food initiative aimed at cultivating sustainable and healthy communities throughout Africa.