May 16 - 20, 2027, Brunello 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. We’ll visit Antinori property, Tenuta Pian delle Vigne. The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. Pian delle Vigne stretches out over an area of 184 hectares (454 acres) of which 83 hectares (205 acres) are planted with vineyards that grow at an altitude of approximately 130 meters (426 feet) above sea level and enjoy a southwestern exposure. The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.

We will apply for (6) hours of CLE credit. An application is currently pending.

The Brunello Experience 2027

Sunday, May 16: 
Meet at Gonzaga-in-Florence, Via Giorgio la Pira, 11/13, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy, campus and travel by private motor coach to Monteriggioni, perched on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it is famous for its intact 13th-century defensive ring wall and 14 square towers. Enjoy wine tasting, lunch, and free time to explore. Then, arrive at Albergo Le Terme by private motor coach to check in and discover Bagno Vignoni. Bagno Vignoni is a tiny, historic thermal village in the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany, Italy, famous for having a large, steaming sixteenth-century pool. Later enjoy a welcome reception and dinner will be held that evening.

Monday, May 17:
Enjoy breakfast and the view at Albergo Le Terme! Those attending the CLE will meet in the conference room. Those not attending can enjoy the pool, schedule a massage, or simply relax. After enjoying a lunch together, we’ll depart Albergo Le Terme on a private motor coach, which will then take us to an Antinori-owned property, Pian delle Vigne, for a wine tasting and tour of the winery. After we’ll visit Abbey of Sant’Atimo, Garden of Saint Hildegard and the Monastic Pharmacy. Dinner will be at Tenuta Fanti. After dinner, we’ll leave by private motor coach to head back to Albergo Le Terme.

Tuesday, May 18:
Enjoy breakfast and the view at Albergo Le Terme! Those attending the CLE will meet in the conference room. Those not attending can enjoy the pool, schedule a massage, or simply relax. After enjoying lunch together, we’ll depart Albergo Le Terme on a private motor coach to Pienza. Upon arrival, you’ll experience a private wine and cheese tasting, followed by free time for everyone to explore the city. Dinner will be on your own.  After dinner, we’ll leave by private motor coach to head back to Albergo Le Terme.

Wednesday, May 19:
Enjoy breakfast and the view at Albergo Le Terme! Today is up to you to schedule. A Hot Air Balloon Ride or Mountain bike tours (electric bikes) are available in the morning (for an additional cost). After lunch at the hotel, we’ll depart Albergo Le Terme to Montalcino to explore a 13^th century town. Later that night, we’ll gather for a professional group photo and a special closing dinner.

Thursday, May 20:
After breakfast, we’ll depart from Albergo Le Terme by private motor coach to Gonzaga-in-Florence and say our goodbyes.

The $2,500 deposit and an optional room upgrade, paid online, secures four nights of lodging (May 16 - 20) for one person or couple at Albergo Le Terme, our event hotel, and location for 6 hours of CLE (application pending). 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.

The final registration fee of $2,250 per person plus any add-on activities you’ve selected will be available on or about February 19, 2027, and payment is due online by March 19, 2027. The fee includes the cost of the Gonzaga Health Travel Abroad Insurance (required), group transportation to the event hotel from Florence and back, guided tours, wine tasting, meals, and an opening and closing reception.

The cost of airfare to and from Italy is not included. The excursion will leave Florence on May 16, 2027, and return to Florence on May 20, 2027. 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 $2,500 deposit will be honored by electronic or written cancellations received or post-dated on or before December 11, 2026, via email at guzmans@gonzaga.edu. Any portion of the deposit becomes nonrefundable after December 11, 2026.

If we cannot 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.