Vanessa
The Architect
In the end It’s all about relations. When I was an agronomist I would spend a lot of time on the field with the farmers and producers I worked with. I loved being with them and literally understanding the wine and food world form the roots. When my first child was born I started structuring tours and experiences for wine and food travelers and founded Le Baccanti Tours with Filippo Bartolotta. Since it has been all about the people I work with: our exceptional team, our gratifying clients and our dependable suppliers. The part I love most? Our annual gathering!"
Filippo
The Wine Guy
“It’s rewarding to see how Le Baccanti has grown from a few seeds planted in London in the 1990s to a company that has had the honor to host a wine tasting for The Obamas. When I was planning corporate events in London I would frequently counsel colleagues and friends on their upcoming travel to Italy. One day the light bulb went off and I thought there’s a good business to be built on all of this knowledge. I’m glad I listened to myself. Today we are a highly acclaimed Italian Luxury Travel company. Amazing what a few glasses of wine can produce.
Colette
The Puzzle
I get a kick out of organizing things, making decisions and seeing things through from the beginning to the end. A vacation planned to perfection accounts for every piece of the puzzle.
Nina
The Pleaser
“I’m a pleaser. I love helping people and making them happy. One of the highlights of my job is talking to my clients on the phone. Interacting with them on a very personal level gives me insight to plan an experience that even goes beyond my expectations-AND THOSE ARE HIGH!!”
Viviana
The Dream Maker
“Everyday I have the possibility to meet new people. Initially we are strangers. But after a call or two they begin to share bits about themselves and put their trust in my hands to plan a beautiful experience for them here in Italy. Trust and communication are the foundation of everything beautiful.”
Elena Pontil
The Conductor
I’m never bored. I don’t understand the concept. There’s so much to do. So many people to meet, so many opportunities to gather together and learn. And when there’s no one around, there’s music.
Chiara
The Pilot
“I’m two people. The one that hopes to experience everything in life: To travel, To see new things and understand people. The other to achieve perfection in everything I do. Maybe that’s why they call me the pilot.
Tania
The Momma
I guess I have a talent for seeing things a little differently than others see them, like details from a distance and how they should fit in their proper place. Not in a controlling sort of way, more like a photographer sees the big picture before taking the shot.
