Experience wine at its source. VINATLAS crafts private, behind-the-scenes travel itineraries to iconic winemaking regions; offering closed-door tastings, owner-led vineyard walks, and luxury accommodations.
Bordeaux & Burgundy, France: Grand Cru tastings and historic château stays.
Tuscany & Piedmont, Italy:Â Private estate tours, truffle foraging, and Barolo masterclasses.
Napa & Sonoma Valley, USA:Â Exclusive access to boutique micro-producers and private estate dinners.
September 6-18, 2027
Northern Italy has long set the standard for the world's most expressive, terroir-driven wines; this journey puts you directly in conversation with the small, passionate producers behind them. Travel from the truffle-scented streets of Alba through the vine-stitched hills of Barbaresco and Barolo, onward to Verona's sun-warmed piazzas, and into the UNESCO-listed slopes of Prosecco country, with stops at the intimate, artisan wineries that Andrew Putnam and the Hope & Vine team know and trust. Along the way, grappa distilleries, cheese farms, and food walking tours round out a deeply savory picture of life in the north. A once in a lifetime journey!
Andrew Putnam is a Sommelier & French Wine Scholar with a passion for connecting people to exceptional wines and meaningful experiences. He holds certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and the Wine Scholar Guild. Over the course of his career, Andrew has managed boutique wine shops, led nationally recognized tasting programs, curated restaurant wine lists, and developed specialized wine clubs.
Today, Andrew brings his expertise, approachable style, and passion for fine wine to wine enthusiasts and collectors alike.
