Gonzaga Wine Institute - Chianti Experience
May 19 - 23, 2024
Experience the best of Gonzaga Law in Italy! Our program provides a four night stay at Fonte de’ Medici while immersing ourselves in one of the world's most famous wine regions, learning more about the legal and business aspects of wine through on-site visits to wineries and lectures and tastings by leading experts. You aren't going to want to miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the Gonzaga Wine Institute at its finest!
Gonzaga Law alumni, non-alumni, and friends of Gonzaga University alike are all welcome to attend! Questions? Please email Sarah Guzmán at guzmans@gonzaga.edu.
Due to the programming and pace of the trip, children 8-years-old and older are welcome to participate. Guests should be comfortable walking, standing, and climbing stairs during tours and excursions.
Registration for the Gonzaga Wine Institute 2024 Chianti Experience is currently open.
Human Rights Symposium CLE: May 23rd, 2024
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2024 - Program Details
The Legal and Business Aspects of Wine
May 19 - 23, 2024, Chianti Experience
Experience tastings, tours and learn from the Marchesi Antinori Family, Italy’s oldest and most prominent winemaking family and purveyors of the famous Tignanello wine, among many other prominent labels. More information and details to come!
We will apply for eight (8) hours of CLE credit, including two (2) ethics credit. An application is currently pending.
Itinerary
This itinerary may be subject to change.
Sunday, May 19: Meet at Gonzaga-in-Florence campus and travel by private motor coach to a Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery for lunch and a tour. Arrive at Fonte de’ Medici for check in and enjoy a welcome reception plus dinner.
Monday, May 20: Enjoy breakfast and the view at Fonte de’ Medici! Those attending the CLE will meet in the conference room. Those not attending can enjoy the pool, take a yoga class, schedule a massage, or stroll the grounds. After enjoying a lunch together, we’ll depart Fonte de’ Medici on a private motor coach to a nearby town. Upon arrival, there will be a guided city tour and free time for everyone to explore the city and then meet up for a wine tasting. Dinner will be up to each individual. We’ll leave by private motor coach after a long afternoon to head back to Fonte de’ Medici.
Tuesday, May 21: Enjoy breakfast and the view at Fonte de’ Medici! Those attending the CLE will meet in the conference room. Those not attending can enjoy the pool, take a yoga class, schedule a massage, or stroll the grounds. After enjoying a lunch together, we’ll depart Fonte de’ Medici on a private motor coach to a nearby town. Upon arrival, there will be a guided city tour and a wine tasting. Free time for everyone to explore the city and then leave by private motor coach to head back to Fonte de’ Medici for dinner.
Wednesday, May 22: Enjoy breakfast and the view at Fonte de’ Medici! Those attending the CLE will meet in the conference room. Those not attending can enjoy the pool, take a yoga class, schedule a massage, or stroll the grounds. After enjoying a lunch together the afternoon is yours to relax. Cooking lessons, Mountain bike tour (electronic bikes), and other excursions are available. We’ll gather for a group photo and special closing dinner together.
Thursday, May 23: After breakfast, we’ll depart from Fonte de’ Medici by private motor coach to Gonzaga-in-Florence and say our goodbyes!
*All meals are included except dinner on May 20 and the more information regarding the nearby town visit is forthcoming.
The Gonzaga Wine Institute Italian Experience 2024 is currently full and registration is closed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Guzman at guzmans@gonzaga.edu.
The $2,750 deposit, paid online secures four nights of lodging (May 19 - 23) for one person or couple at Fonte de' Medici, our event hotel and location for 8 hours of CLE (including two ethics; application pending), offered in conjunction with the Marchesi Antinori Family, Italy’s oldest and most prominent winemaking family and purveyors of the famous Tignanello wine, among many other prominent labels.
Final invoices will be sent on or about February 1, 2024, and will be due for payment online by March 1, 2024. The final invoice will include the cost of group transportation to the event hotel from Florence and back, guided tours, wine tasting and meals, and an opening and closing reception.
Not included in the total price invoiced in February 2024 is the cost of airfare to and from Italy. The excursion will leave Florence on May 19 and return to Florence on May 23. The cost of airfare and lodging in Florence is left to each participant's discretion, based on individual desires and travel needs.
Refunds of $1,500 of the $2,750 deposit will be honored for written cancellations received or post-dated on or before February 3, 2024 via email at guzmans@gonzaga.edu. Any portion of the deposit becomes nonrefundable on February 23, 2024. In the event we are unable to offer the trip due to prohibitions imposed by the U.S. or Italian government, all deposits and invoiced payments received by Gonzaga will be refunded.