A 6-DAY, 5-NIGHT INTIMATE GROUP WINE, MUSIC & FOOD LUXURY ADVENTURE WITH MUSICIAN MINDI ABAIR & WINE EXPERT ERIC GUERRA
Week #1: May 25th - May 30th, 2025: 1 RESERVATION AVAILABLE
Week #2: June 1st - 6th, 2025: SOLD OUT
Week #3: June 22nd - 27th, 2025: SOLD OUT
Join two-time Grammy nominee singer/saxophonist Mindi Abair and her wine expert husband Eric Guerra for an intimate food, wine and music adventure like no other!
This small group experience will immerse you into the indulgence of the world-renowned region Piedmont of Northwest Italy and its famous cities of Barolo & Barbaresco, then a special grand finale in the picturesque Lago Maggiore. Enjoy daily shows in stunning locations featuring Mindi and her special guest musicians and artists. Then experience the pure excellence and luxury of the region through Eric’s intimate wine knowledge and our dedicated local guide’s personal relationships as you visit wineries that range from the epitome of luxury to the family-owned legends, while savoring the pure culinary excellence of some of the worlds’ finest cuisine.
A WINE, MUSIC + FOOD LOVER’S DREAM ADVENTURE
CIAO…FROM BAROLO & BARBARESCO
Considered one of the finest food and wine regions of the world, you will experience the renowned excellence of Barolo and Barbaresco.
…AND LAGO MAGGIORE
Then a short ride later one of the finest views in the world await you on the waters of the awe-inspiring Lago Maggiore & romantic town of Stresa, Italy
DAILY UP-CLOSE SHOWS
Hosted by Mindi Abair and joined by special guest artists (some from the region), attend daily private shows that range from unplugged to rockin’, with an inspired final night!
PRIVATE WINERY VISITS
Personally curated by Eric’s intimate knowledge of the region, enjoy private winery visits and tastings at the highest level, learning the regional nuances glass by glass.
PRIVATE CONCIERGE SERVICE
Our guests will enjoy personal and private concierge services are provided by our partner Elevated Experiences offering assistance with bookings, private or public flights, car services, additional nights or excursions, travel questions, etc…
FINEST ITALIAN CUISINE
Savor every bite of the perfection that is the Piedmont Italian cuisine, featuring top chefs from around the region… all pre-vetted by Mindi’s superhuman drive to find the worlds’ greatest food!
INTIMATE GROUP SIZES
Get up close and personal with your hosts, the musicians and winemakers with intimate groups of 45 people or less.
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
Had enough wine? Ok, then we’ll get adventurous with a guided private hazelnut tasting and visit the grandeur of ancient cities.
Due to a few recent cancelations, we have the following dates available. Click button below to email our team to start the booking process today.
Week #1: May 25th - 30th, 2025: 1 RESERVATION REMAINING
Week #2: June 1st - 6th, 2025: SOLD OUT
Week #3: June 22nd - 27th, 2025: SOLD OUT
RESERVATIONS
Please refer to complete pricing and terms below prior to booking.
$6,300 per person
Single supplement: +$1,200 per person
Total Amount Due At Booking
Intimate group size of 45 people or less
Rates include 5 nights of hotel, daily excursions, private guides, music shows, wine tastings, winery & cultural visits, breakfast each morning, 5 dinners and 3 lunches
Rates do not include flights to / from Italy as well as transportation to / from airports to hotels
All sales final
Subject to availability
Travel insurance is highly recommended!
PRICING
ITINERARY & LINEUP
Day 1 > Sunday > A Sparkling Welcome To Piedmont, Italy!
3:00 PM Check Into 5-Star Casa Di Langa | Langhe
4:00 PM Sparking Welcome Reception Hosted By Mindi & Eric | Casa Di Langa
7:30 PM Dalla Fattoria Alla Tavola (Farm To Table) Dinner At Fàula Ristorante | Casa Di Langa
Day 2 > Monday > The Excellence Of Barolo
Morning Complimentary Breakfast | Casa Di Langa
10:30 AM Private Visit & Tasting At Cordero Di Montezemolo Winery | Barolo
1:00 PM Lunch At Rossobarlo Osteria | Barolo
4:30 PM Private Visit & Tasting At Fontanfredda Estate Winery | Serralunga d’Alba
5:30 PM An Evening With Daria Biancardi, The Soul Of Italy | Private Garden Of Fontanfredda Estate Winery
7:30 PM Dinner at the One-Michelin-Starred Guido Ristorante | Serralunga d’Alba
Day 3 > Tuesday > The Legend Of Barbaresco
Morning Complimentary Breakfast | Casa Di Langa
10:00 AM Private Visit & Tasting At Marchesi Di Gresy Winery | Barbaresco
12:30 PM Courtyard Garden Lunch At Castello Di Sinio | Sinio
2:00 PM The Jazz Stylings Of The Italian Groove Collective | Castello Di Sinio
4:00 PM Free Time In Alba
8:30 PM Dinner At Museum Di Alba Ristorante | Alba
Day 4 > Wednesday > The Timeless Opulence Of The Majestic Lake
Morning Complimentary Breakfast | Casa Di Langa
AM Transfer To Lago Maggiore
11:30 AM Private Tasting & Lunch At Nervi Di Gattinara Winery | Gattinara
PM Check In At Hotel La Palma | Stresa
6 PM The Soulful Smooth Jazz Guitar of Roberto Restuccia | Hotel La Palma
8:00 PM Lake Front Dinner Servito Alla Famiglia… Family Style | Lago Maggiore
Day 5 > Thursday > Discovering Stresa’s Awe Inspiring Beauty
Free Time Enjoy A Leisurely Morning & Lunch On Your Own | Stresa
2:30 PM Private Boat Transfer & Visit To The Grand Palace On Isola Bella| Isola Bella, Borromean Isl&s
PM Private Boat Transfer To Pescatori Island For Free Time | Isola dei Pescatori
5:30 PM Grand Finale Show… The Best Of Mindi Abair! | Casabella Restaurant
5:30 PM Dinner At Casabella Ristorante | Isola dei Pescatori
Day 6 > Friday > A Farewell & Toast To New Memories
Morning Complimentary Breakfast | Hotel La Palma
10:00am Mimosas & Final Thoughts Before We Arrivederci | Sky Bar, Hotel La Palma
Note: This itinerary is evolving and may change frequently as it is a highly customized experience.
YOUR HOSTS
GET READY TO SIP & EAT GENEROUSLY, LISTEN LOUDLY… AND REPEAT OFTEN!
Mindi Abair
Galactic Princess Of Music
During her remarkable 23-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.
You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts.
Mindi wrote the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden – A Guide To Stage Performance” and served 10 years as an LA Chapter Governor, President and National Trustee for The Recording Academy.
Mindi has written, toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Steve Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.
Eric Guerra
Galactic Viceroy Of Wine
Eric has lead some of the industries’ most legendary wineries and wine brands like the iconic Kendall-Jackson, the Napa destination Mumm Napa, the ultra-boutique Gary Farrell Winery, the luxury Vineyard 29 and the celebrated Champagne brands of France.
Author of the highly acclaimed “When Great Wine Is Not Enough - A Wine Sales & Marketing Guide For Wineries, Négotiants & Wine Brand Owners”, Eric was named 2018 North Bay Business Journal Winery Sales & Marketing Officer Of The Year. With over 20 years of wine experience, he’s managed or sold over 20 million cases and developed over 500+ wine brands. Eric is a wine author, winery executive, fine wine investor, label designer, and wine public speaker.
Eric’s unique and diverse exposure of the wine industry truly covers all aspects from grape... to bottle... to wine drinker (you.)