Lucca Wine Tasting: Discover Italian Excellence
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Overview
Discover the Spirit of Italian Excellence with Tasting at Enoteca Vanni, Lucca's oldest wine shop, founded in 1965. This is more than just a tasting; it's a sensory journey into the heart of Italian winemaking tradition. Perfect for wine lovers and those seeking an authentic cultural experience, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the history and flavors of the region.
Enoteca Vanni invites guests into its underground cellars, where time seems to slow down amidst the rich aroma of aging wines. The tasting, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier, takes place in a barrel-vaulted room surrounded by countless bottles. Guests will sample four wines, each carefully selected to represent the excellence of its origin. These wines are paired with local products, from gastronomic delicacies to artisan delights, enhancing the tasting experience and showcasing the diversity of the land.
This experience includes alcoholic beverages. It's a small-group setting ensuring a personalized and intimate encounter with Italian wine culture. Enoteca Vanni has a long-standing reputation for quality and authenticity. It’s an experience that engages all the senses and leaves a lasting impression.




Highlights
Taste four excellent Italian wines: Discover the unique flavors of Italian wines with a guided tasting.
Explore a historic wine cellar: Visit Enoteca Vanni, Lucca's oldest wine shop, with underground cellars.
Pair wines with local delicacies: Enjoy selected local products that enhance the flavors of each wine.
Learn from an expert sommelier: Gain insights into the winemaking process and the region's wine culture.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love the wine tasting experience, highlighting the great wine, knowledgeable staff, and unique setting. Some wish it was longer or had more diverse food.

Guests really enjoy the wine and food pairings.
The sommelier is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Visitors love the unique atmosphere of the wine cellar.
Many appreciate learning about local wines and the winemaking process.
Some guests felt the tasting was a bit short.
A few people wished for more variety in the food pairings.
The Journey
Enoteca Vanni
Enoteca Vanni, established in 1965, is Lucca's oldest wine shop. The shop offers a unique atmosphere in its underground cellars. The shop provides the setting for a guided wine-tasting experience.
Barrel Vaulted Tasting Room
The barrel-vaulted tasting room provides an enveloping atmosphere where the history of wine comes alive. It provides space for tasting of wines, surrounded by the cellar's extensive collection of bottles.
Know Before You Go
This wine tasting experience includes four different wines and pairings with local food products. What is not included is transportation to the Enoteca Vanni, or additional food and drinks beyond what is offered with the tasting. Please make your own arrangements to arrive to Enoteca Vanni to enjoy this experience.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest arriving a few minutes early to browse the wine shop before the tasting begins! This gives you a chance to see the wide selection and maybe pick out a bottle to take home.