Three couples will experience the heart of Tuscan excellence, a seamless blend of history, art, wine and gastronomy, hosted by the venerable jewelry house of Fratelli Piccini and the legendary Biondi-Santi Brunello producer. Your journey begins in Florence, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. You’ll be welcomed with a dinner hosted by Fratelli Piccini and have the chance to visit the place where their creations take shape. The Ponte Vecchio fine jewelry atelier has been a welcoming place since 1903. You’ll have an inside view of the artistic vision today guarded and projected into the future by Elisa Tozzi Piccini, CEO of the Maison. Each couple will receive a €10,000 credit toward the purchase of a unique Piccini piece.

Your time in Florence will be a deep dive into the art and culture of the region. You’ll begin with a visit to the collection of gallery owner and art expert Roberto Casamonti, followed by lunch at the residence of Casamonti himself. At the Gipsoteca of the Porta Romana Art Institute, you’ll see the most interesting collection of plaster cast models in Italy, from the fourteenth to the twentieth century. Arturo Galansino, director of the Palazzo Strozzi, will personally guide you through the historic palace built in 1489; afterward, you’ll enjoy lunch at Cantinetta Antinori, and sample local wines and typical Tuscan dishes.

From Florence you’ll travel to the Gaiole area of Chianti Classico for an overnight visit to Castello di Ama, where centuries-old wine-making traditions meet cutting-edge contemporary art. The property offers a glimpse into Tuscany’s layered past, from its Etruscan origins to its evolution as a fortified castle and later a renowned vineyard estate, best known for Chianti Classico Riserva and the Super Tuscans L’Apparita (the first pure Merlot produced in Italy) and Haiku (a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Franc). The art collection consists of site-specific, specially commissioned pieces that reflect the friendship between the artists and the owners.

Your cultural immersion will continue with a stop at Galleria Continua in San Gimignano in the province of Siena, devoted to contemporary art, design and film, as well as the KALPA Gallery in the picturesque hilltop town of Volterra. Lunch at the Five-star hotel Borgo Pignano will feature dishes crafted from the finest estate-grown ingredients.

At the historic village of Bagno Vignoni, you’ll relax among the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia. Known since Roman times for its natural thermal springs and its unique central water square, the village offers a timeless sense of tranquility. The experience continues the next day with a private transfer from Bagno Vignoni to Tenuta Greppo for a tasting lunch personally hosted by Biondi-Santi CEO Giampiero Bertolini, featuring dishes prepared by a Michelin-starred local chef and a careful selection of Biondi-Santi wines to be paired to the dishes. Guests will enjoy a scenic guided walk through the vineyards, followed by a private visit to La Storica—the estate’s legendary wine library, which houses every vintage ever produced of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.

The winners will end their trip back in Florence with a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the most celebrated collections of Renaissance art in the world. Inside the grand 16th-century palace, masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael trace the evolution of Italian genius. Additionally, the winners will savor a delicious meal at a local Tuscan restaurant. It’s a fitting finale to a journey steeped in beauty, craftsmanship and history.

To make the memory of this experience even more special, each couple will receive a “Collection La Riserva” wooden box, featuring a curated selection of three vintages of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “La Storica” to take home. Additionally, from the moment of their visit, they will also have the opportunity to become part of the exclusive “Friends of Biondi-Santi” Club—a private circle of international wine collectors granted unique access to experience the world of Biondi-Santi.

Red urges you to dig deep and bid high for this magical week in Tuscany: It will be both an unforgettable experience for you and a blessing for the children in Collier County.

Insider’s Info

This trip is for three (3) couples. Visit to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates, based on availability, and blackout dates include the month of October. Fratelli Piccini’s preferred redemption dates include the month of May or end of September. The first three (3) nights of the trip will be hosted by Elisa Tozzi Piccini. Accommodations and room types will be confirmed closer to dates of travel and based on availability. Meals are only included as stated above and served with non-alcoholic beverages and select wines. Any additional meals, alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and all gratuities are the responsibility of the winning bidders. The three-bottle collection of wine will be given to the winning bidders during their trip to Italy. If the winners prefer, they can request Biondi-Santi ship the wines after their trip.