SOMERSET WINE, CIDER + CULTURE TOUR
Seven Days | six nights
2025 Dates: september 1 - 7
“La Dolce Vigna’s trips are fun, exciting and culturally educating, all at a relaxed pace. We don’t have enough accolades for these tours. Just fantastic.”
welcome to SOMERSET
A Rich Tapestry of history, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND NatUral Beauty
Nestled in the southwest of England, Somerset is home to picturesque landscapes, mystical ruins and a tantalizing array of culinary delights, including Cheddar Cheese, traditional Somerset cider and fabulous wines. During La Dolce Vigna’s 7-Day tour of Somerset, we will delve into this rich region with expert local guides, exploring Somerset’s ancient past, charming towns as well as its proud gastronomic traditions and new viticultural areas.
“Leslie knows all the special little nooks and crannies that you would never find on your own.”
“Flawless. Be ready for even more than you expected.”
SOMERSET Highlights
Visit to British wineries and cider producers
Tasting of artisanal Cheddar cheese
High Tea in a grand hotel in Bath
Guided visit to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral
Visit to Stourhead’s Garden and Palladian Villa
Frome’s charming monthly market
Meals at top restaurants in the area
“This was our second trip with Leslie and both were fabulous!! The food, the wine and the amazing landscape. But the best thing was Leslie’s curated tour, with her impeccable taste and attention to detail. We were able to truly relax knowing we were in such capable hands. Just wonderful!! ”
Your CHARMING Accommodations in SOMERSET
For the duration of the tour, we will stay in a boutique hotel in the center of Somerset, close to cultural sites, top restaurants and great shopping.
“We had an amazing adventure with La Dolce Vigna.. I’m not normally a tour group person but I’ve been converted. It was such a great balance of wine experiences and culture. We’re already looking at Leslie’s next tour listings.”
TOUR PRICE:
ALL-INCLUSIVE $6100 / PERSON
(Based on Double Occupancy)
MEET YOUR HOST: LESLIE ROSA
Sommelier + Owner of La Dolce Vigna
After a decade of working in the art world for eminent institutions and artists in New York and London, I moved to Italy, fell in love with the diversity of Italian wine and became a certified sommelier with the Associazione Italiana Sommelier. As an art-curator-turned-sommelier, I founded my company to offer trips that give an in-depth look at the history and culture of a particular region through the lens of local wine, spirits, and food. Over the years, my portfolio of trips has grown from Italy and California to include other places I love: Mendoza, Argentina and Oaxaca, Mexico and now Somerset, England. When not leading tours, you can find me doing pop-up wine tastings, writing for the Slow Wine Guide, or getting lost someplace beautiful with my watercolor set.
“Leslie makes magic happen! We’ve been around the world and no one can compare. She’s absolutely the best!”
La Dolce Vigna Difference
Small Groups. Tours are always limited to a maximum of 12 people to assure you an intimate experience.
Foodie Central. Be prepared to eat. A lot. I've picked out amazing spots for you, from the small, loved-by-locals spots to gourmet extravaganzas.
Insider Access. I have special relationships with locals, which open up more unique and authentic experiences for you!
No Cookie Cutter Tours. Depending on the season and local events, the tour will be organized to offer the best and most insider experience to each group.
All-Inclusive. Rest assured that your tour price includes all meals (except on occasion one or two), activities, hotels, transportation from the moment we meet until our fond farewell.
Down Time. For those of you who have been on other group tours, you know what we're talking about. Part of living la dolce vigna is taking the time to truly savor your experiences and surroundings. Time has been built in for you to do just that. Long live slow travel!
Helping Others. Besides helping local, artisanal economies through visiting small wine and food producers, eating at traditional trattorie and staying at charming agriturismi, a donation on behalf of each individual that takes one of our tours will be made to 10,000 Gardens in Africa, a Slow Food initiative aimed at cultivating sustainable and healthy communities throughout Africa.
Questions about THE SOMERSET Wine Tour
What IS the weather like in SOMERSET in SEPTEMBER?
Temperatures can range from the 60s to the low 70s during the day and dropping to as low as the upper 40s in the evening. It’s a good idea to have a solid layer for the evenings. Rain is a possibility, though it’s usually over quickly.
What is included in the SOMERSET RETREAT?
La Dolce Vigna believes in curating a complete experience for its clients. This means that cultural visits, meals, activities, etc. are all hand-picked and included in your tour price to give you the best a region has to offer. With the exception of perhaps one or two meals, everything during the tour period is included. For further details, you can visit La Dolce Vigna’s Terms page for the Somerset Wine, Cider + Culture Tour..
