Villa la Ripa Winery & Wine Tasting Experience

🏛️ Welcome to Villa La Ripa

Located just outside the enchanting city of Arezzo in the heart of Tuscany, Villa La Ripa is a 15th-century Renaissance estate surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills. With its romantic charm, historic elegance, and world-renowned winery, it offers international couples a uniquely authentic Tuscan wedding experience.

💍 Your International Wedding at Villa La Ripa

An Unforgettable Setting

• Majestic Renaissance villa with frescoed rooms and timeless architecture

• Panoramic gardens for open-air ceremonies and receptions

• Charming wine cellar and barrel room ideal for intimate moments or photos

• Maximum guest capacity: ~100 for receptions (customizable for smaller groups)

Wedding Services & Support

• Multilingual coordination team (English, Italian, French, Spanish)

• Full support for symbolic, civil, or religious ceremonies

• Trusted network of international wedding planners, florists, caterers, photographers

• On-site wine as wedding favors and exclusive gift boxes for guests

Why International Couples Choose Villa La Ripa:

• Easily reachable from Florence, Pisa, and Rome airports

• English-speaking hosts with vast experience in hosting couples from the US, UK, Northern Europe, Australia, and beyond

• Flexibility to design multi-day wedding celebrations

🛌 Where to Stay

While the villa itself does not offer on-site accommodation, it partners with a curated selection of luxury hotels, boutique B&Bs, and villas in nearby Arezzo (5–10 minutes away). Wedding shuttle services can be arranged for effortless logistics.

🍷 Wine, Food & Territory: A Journey for the Senses

Villa La Ripa is more than a venue—it’s a working organic winery and olive oil estate.
Wedding guests are invited to immerse themselves in authentic Tuscan culture through curated experiences:

🍇 Wine Experiences

• Guided vineyard tours and tastings led by the winemaker or owner (an English-speaking doctor turned vintner)

• Private barrel tastings in the historic wine cellar

• Wine blending sessions for couples and guests

• Custom-labeled bottles as part of the wedding event

🫒 Olive Oil Tastings

• Extra virgin olive oil tastings with bread, cheeses, and seasonal pairings

• Learning sessions on the Tuscan olive oil tradition

🍝 Tuscan Culinary Encounters

• Private cooking classes with local chefs: handmade pasta, ribollita, tiramisù

• Wine-paired dinners in the vineyard or villa courtyard

• Truffle hunting excursions in the nearby Casentino Forests

• Visit to nearby artisan cheese and charcuterie producers

🏞️ Territory & Culture

• Day trips to Florence, Siena, Cortona, and Montepulciano

• E-bike or Vespa wine road adventures

• Visits to Arezzo’s antiques market, medieval joust festivals, and Etruscan heritage sites

🌍 A Destination with Heart & History

Villa La Ripa offers the perfect balance between historic grandeur and intimate charm. For couples looking for a meaningful, elegant, and culturally rich wedding abroad, this is Tuscany at its finest.

• Family-owned and operated with warmth and hospitality

• Located 10 minutes from Arezzo’s historic center

• Only 1 hour from Florence and 2 hours from Rome