THE DOCENTE VINEYARD SOCIETY
There’s more to discover….
Six or twelve bottles from our Tuscan estate in Montepulciano, twice a year — discover the real story behind our wines and estate, straight from the family that makes them.
Two shipments a year · Members taste first
Are you looking to purchase in Utah?
Why be a part of The Docente Vineyard Society?
Being part of Docente means a standing place with the family behind the wine, and the small Tuscan estate they’re bringing back to life.
You hear from us between harvests, taste what we taste, and get the invitations, the stories, and the wines before anyone else.
It’s the closest you can get to Montepulciano without booking the flight.
Know the family behind the wine
Harvest notes, recipes from the estate kitchen, and the occasional letter from Montepulciano — straight from Valerio and the family.
First to know
Release news, vintage updates, and what’s happening on the land reach you before anyone outside the Vineyard Society.
Member events & dinners
Member events in Park City and Newport Beach to start, with pairing dinners in California and Utah — more as we grow. From 2028 onwards, an annual Society dinner in Tuscany. The wine is the reason. The company is the point.
First access & member-only wines
Guaranteed allocation of every wine we make. Taste every new release before it goes public, plus member-only wines that never reach a shelf — Riserva in every Society release, and Valerio’s Special Blend from 2027.
Perks at the estate in Montepulciano
From the 2027 vendemmia: seasonal estate tours, two complimentary tastings a year for four (by reservation, transferable), and 15% off rooms for your immediate family, when available.
Special discount
15% off every order, all year — releases and in between — with no membership fee, flat-rate shipping, and a handwritten note from Docente in every release. Quietly taken care of, so the rest can be about the experience.
How it works
• Two releases a year — Autumn (November) and Spring (April).
• Pick your box — Family Selection, Reds, or Bianco e Rosato — then choose 6 or 12 bottles to fill it. Swap wines any time the new box is worth the same or more.
• Join once — no membership fee. Your card is charged when each release ships.
• Then the best part: open, pour, and share — and tell us what you love (and what doesn’t work).
The wines
La Prima Classe features seven wines from our Tuscan estate.
Available now:
Rincasare (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG)
Riserva (Vino Nobile Riserva DOCG)
Inizio (Rosso di Montepulciano DOC).
Coming soon:
Zampe d'Oro (Sauvignon Blanc, Toscana IGT),
Pausa (Sangiovese rosato, Toscana IGT),
Ombra (Cortona Syrah DOC)
tagetaia (Super Tuscan, Toscana IGT)
FAQs
What does it cost?
Each release is priced by what's in the box. The Autumn 2026 release is $179.30 for 6 bottles or $349.25 for 12 (before tax, shipped to California, Wyoming, or Florida). Typical releases run about $170–$250 for 6 bottles and $345–$450 for 12. Over a full year — two releases, shipping, and Valerio's Special Blend from 2027 — expect roughly $540–$700 as a 6-bottle member or $990–$1,200 as a 12-bottle member.
How many bottles?
Choose 6 or 12 bottles per release. Three box options: Family Selection (our pick from the release, always with Rincasare — the default), Reds (reds only), and Bianco e Rosato (mostly Zampe d'Oro and Pausa, plus a couple of reds — from Spring 2027). Swap wines any time the new box is worth the same or more.
How am I charged?
Twice a year, when each release ships — your card on file is charged automatically and tracking follows. We send the release letter six weeks ahead, and changes (swaps, size, add-ons) close 14 days before shipping. An adult 21+ signs on delivery.
Is there a commitment?
No. There is no membership fee and no minimum — membership simply continues until you cancel. You can skip one release in any 12 months, and cancel any time, at least 30 days before a release ships. Taking one release a year keeps your membership active.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship to California, Wyoming, and Florida. Looking to purchase in Utah? Utah is a control state with a different ordering process — visit our Utah page for details.
Join the Docente Vineyard Society
Six or twelve bottles, twice a year, straight from the estate.