Awaken Your Senses. Savor Every Moment.
Fine wine meets mindful living. Rediscover joy, connection, and vitality through authentic Tuscan wine experiences and Mediterranean rituals.
"This is not about escaping life. This is about returning to it — fully awake, richly attuned, and creatively alive."
The Wine Wellness Philosophy
Intentional Indulgence
Drink less, but enjoy more — deeper joy through elevated rituals
Sensory Awakening
Engage all five senses for a richer, more passionate life
Pleasure-Forward Wellness
Because wellness and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive
"People drink and eat to escape rather than connect. We believe it should be the opposite."
You Love Fine Wine.
But Something Feels Missing.
You've achieved success. You appreciate quality. Yet your wine experiences leave you wanting more — more depth, more connection, more meaning. You're longing for moments of joy, fulfillment, and authentic indulgence that nourish rather than numb.
The Struggles You Know Too Well
These Feelings Are More Common Than You Think
Overwhelmed by Choice
Endless wine varieties, regions, and terminology leave you feeling paralyzed. You love wine but the complexity of choosing the right one — especially when hosting — creates anxiety instead of joy.
Drained by Indulgence
Wine events leave you heavy and sluggish from excess bread, cheese, and meats. You crave the indulgence without the aftermath — but don't know how to pair wine with foods that actually energize you.
Insecure About Your Knowledge
You worry you lack the expertise to confidently select, pair, and serve premium wines. The fear of choosing wrong — especially in front of friends or at restaurants — holds you back from fully enjoying the experience.
Disconnected from the Culture
You dream of immersing yourself in authentic Italian culture but feel disconnected due to lack of time, knowledge, or access. The Tuscan lifestyle feels aspirational but out of reach.
Exhausted by the Health vs. Pleasure Trap
You're tired of choosing between wellness and enjoyment. Every glass comes with a whisper of guilt. You want to indulge without compromising your vitality — but no one has shown you how.
Successful Yet Sensorially Starved
Despite achieving success, you feel a quiet emptiness — sensorially starved, yearning for moments of calm, creativity, and genuine celebration that make life feel truly rich and alive.
You've evolved beyond detox and deprivation. You long for experiences that awaken — not restrict. That deepen — not distract.
Wellness and pleasure aren't mutually exclusive. It's time to stop choosing between the life you want and the life you think you should live.
Discover the Solution ↓Where Fine Wine Meets Mindful Living
Wine Wellness merges Italian wine, culture, and wellness into immersive experiences that bring the elegance and vitality of Tuscany into your everyday life.
This is not about drinking more — it's about drinking and eating better. We help you drink less but enjoy more, creating deeper joy through elevated rituals.
What Makes Us Different
Three Pillars of the Wine Wellness Experience
Uniquely Multisensory
The only program that amplifies your wine experience through taste, smell, art, live music, and movement — engaging all five senses. Founded by a professional violinist who understands sensory awakening at its deepest level.
Not about what's "correct" — it's about what resonates with you. A personalized approach that guides you inward to discover your unique tastes.
Pleasure-Forward Wellness
We celebrate indulgence rather than restricting it. Integrate wellness without sacrificing joy. Reject the false choice between health and pleasure. Health first, wine second, indulgence always.
Pair wine with whole, plant-based, Mediterranean foods for vibrant health. Tuscan cooking rituals that nourish your body while delighting your palate.
Authentic Tuscan Credibility
Over 20 years producing award-winning Brunello di Montalcino. Real Tuscan lifestyle — not a fantasy version — with direct access to our boutique family winery, Terralsole, in Montalcino.
Approachable education with no sommelier snobbery. Human, modern, sensual guidance — practical knowledge that fits into your lifestyle.
Expert Education. Mindful Rituals.
Mediterranean Soul.
We combine expert wine education, mindful tasting techniques, and healthy Mediterranean food preparation to help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Approachable Wine Education
Human, modern, sensual guidance — not elitist or academic. Practical knowledge that fits your lifestyle. Learn the secrets of Brunello di Montalcino and train your palate to identify the wines you love.
Mindful Tasting Practices
Drawing on meditation and mindfulness expertise, we elevate every meal and glass into something deeply sensory and meaningful. Presence, pleasure, and discernment in every sip.
Mediterranean Food Pairing
Discover the secrets of pairing wine with whole, plant-based, and gluten-free foods for vibrant health. Tuscan cooking rituals that nourish your body while delighting your palate.
Sensory Integration
Music, art, movement, and ambiance woven into every experience. A holistic approach born from Athena's life as a world-class violinist that awakens your creative essence and connects you to the art of living.
I wanted to prove that you could live surrounded by wine and food — and still feel radiant, clear, and deeply alive.
Athena Tergis BollagAthena Tergis Bollag
Former Riverdance Fiddler · Tuscan Winemaker · Meditation Teacher
Wine Wellness began as Athena's personal quest for balance in a life surrounded by indulgence. Running wine tastings at their Tuscan winery, she was immersed in a daily routine of serving wine, cheese, bread, and meat — leaving her feeling drained and disconnected.
She admired the way Tuscan locals celebrated wine and food with intention — savoring wild meats, whole grains, and vibrant vegetables grown locally, always in moderation. Meals weren't just about eating; they were moments of connection, where wine was enjoyed only when people were fully present with one another.
Drawing on her lifelong study of meditation and mindfulness, her career as a world-renowned violinist, and her decades of winemaking expertise, she created Wine Wellness — a life where indulgence and well-being exist beautifully together.
20+ Years of Winemaking
Co-owner of Terralsole, producing award-winning Brunello di Montalcino and SuperTuscans in Montalcino, Tuscany
World-Class Musician
Principal soloist with national symphony orchestras on four continents. Former fiddler for Riverdance.
Meditation & Wellness
Certified meditation teacher, senior leader with the Tony Robbins Organization, Lifebook graduate
Culinary Expertise
Expert in Tuscan culinary practices, Mediterranean lifestyle, and plant-forward wine pairing
From Overwhelmed to Fully Alive
Before Wine Wellness
After Wine Wellness
Six Pathways to a Richer Life
Every outcome is designed to deepen your relationship with wine, food, and the art of truly living.
Awaken Your Senses
Transform every sip and bite into an experience that delights your palate and reawakens your appreciation for life's finer moments. Expand all five senses for a richer, more passionate existence.
Master Your Palate
Gain the confidence to select, pair, and savor wines like a true connoisseur. Learn to discern quality, refine your palate, and effortlessly express your personal taste. Become the trusted voice of elegance among friends.
Embrace Mediterranean Balance
Integrate wine, food, and mindful rituals that bring vitality and harmony to your lifestyle. Discover the secrets of pairing wine with whole, plant-based, and gluten-free foods for vibrant health.
Discover Tuscany, Anywhere
Immerse yourself in the artistry of Tuscan living through guided sessions that connect you to authentic Italian culture — from your table, wherever you are in the world.
Share Your Passion
Host unforgettable gatherings where wine and food become the language of connection. Elevate every occasion into a meaningful, sensory experience that your guests will remember.
Live with Presence
Embrace joy, gratitude, and connection through simple rituals. Feel more grounded, more luminous — and more fully alive. Wellness is not a task; it's an embodied experience.
More Than a Wine Club.
A Sensory Education.
Curated wines and organic olive oil, paired with live virtual tastings, practical learning tools, personalized guidance, and mindfulness practices that transform how you taste, live, and connect.
Live Guided Tastings
Bi-monthly Wine Wellness Wednesday workshops featuring palate training, tasting methodology, food pairing guidance, and clear, accessible tasting language. Each session lasts 45–60 minutes.
Personal Member Dashboard
Your private digital library containing video tutorials, one-page printable tasting guides, food pairing suggestions, ritual preparation notes, storage recommendations, and replay access to all live sessions.
AI-Driven Taste Library
Build a living taste profile that captures your wine preferences, food pairings, sensory cues, and ambiance associations — so you can intentionally design every experience with growing confidence.
Private Calibration Session
A 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Athena to create your personalized roadmap — from refining your palate and pairing skills to wine collecting, hosting, and retreat planning.
Sensory & Mindfulness Practices
Simple, practical mindfulness practices that heighten sensory awareness and deepen enjoyment. Drawing on Athena's expertise as a meditation teacher, violinist, and winemaker.
Priority Retreat Access
Members receive priority booking for Tuscan retreats, private tastings, and exclusive Wine Wellness gatherings and special events throughout the year.
Begin Your Tuscan Journey
Each collection includes thoughtfully selected wines, organic olive oil, and full access to the Wine Wellness experience. Available as a one-time purchase or a recurring subscription with additional benefits.
Essential Collection
3 months of Wine Wellness Wednesdays
6 Bottles: 5 curated wines + 1 organic cold-pressed olive oil
Access to 3 months of bi-monthly live tastings
Full educational content and member dashboard
Shipping: €75 for 6 bottles · Taxes included · Tariffs may apply
Signature Collection
6 months — the complete Wine Wellness arc
12 Bottles: 11 curated wines + 1 organic cold-pressed olive oil
Full 6 months of bi-monthly live tastings
Complete educational arc with deepest continuity
Lowest per-bottle shipping cost
Shipping: €105 for 12 bottles · Taxes included · Tariffs may apply
Estimated experiential value: €110–€200 per month
Subscribe & Unlock Even More
Turn any collection into a recurring subscription and receive exclusive benefits beyond the standard experience.
A Masterclass in Tuscan Living
Four pillars of learning that take you from curious enthusiast to confident connoisseur — blending professional-level wine education with deep sensory restoration.
The Professional Palate Masterclass
Train your palate to taste like a pro
- Structural analysis — learn to deconstruct acidity, tannin, alcohol balance, and body
- Build your aromatic library with hands-on Tuscan sensory exercises
- Intuitive blind tasting — trust your own senses before reading the label
From Soil to Soul
The alchemy of Brunello di Montalcino
- Organic, high-altitude farming and the life of the vine at Terralsole
- Cellar secrets — fermentation, wild yeasts, and patient oak aging
- Vertical vintage exploration — how weather and sun are captured in every bottle
The Art of the Cellar
Storing, serving, and savoring with confidence
- Professional cellar curation — temperature, light, humidity, and investment protection
- The ritual of service — decanting, glassware, and optimal serving temperatures
- Navigate high-end wine lists and auctions with authority
The Intuitive Table
Mediterranean pairing as a lifestyle
- The science of pairing — how salt, acid, and fats interact with Brunello's tannins
- Tuscan cooking rituals — vibrant, seasonal, plant-forward vitality recipes
- Drinking less but better — shift from consumption to appreciation
A Curated Week of Tuscan Pleasure & Presence
Every experience is designed to restore you — from the inside out. Join us in Montalcino for an immersion in the art of the senses.
The Alchemy of Brunello Fermentation
Discover how complexity, patience, and presence in winemaking mirrors your own journey toward refinement and power.
Truffle Hunts & Harvest Feasts
Savor rare ingredients and timeless flavors — celebrating seasonality, community, and the joy of slowness.
Cheesemaking & Tuscan Cooking
Hands-on culinary expression as a path to intuition, embodiment, and shared delight.
Thermal Springs & Restoration
Release tension and reset your inner rhythm with ancient waters, skilled touch, and gentle nervous system restoration.
Golden Walks Through Montalcino
Let the land guide you home. Move with nature. Breathe deeply. Integrate everything you've experienced.
Music, Stillness & Sensory Ritual
Daily guided practices — movement, meditation, and sound — designed to tune you into your body's natural intelligence.
Terralsole — Award-Winning Brunello
At the heart of Wine Wellness is Terralsole, our organic family winery in Montalcino, Tuscany. For over two decades, we've produced wines that capture the authentic terroir of one of Italy's most revered wine regions.
Words from Our Community
Athena transformed how I experience wine. I went from feeling intimidated at tastings to hosting my own dinner pairings with complete confidence. This isn't just education — it's a lifestyle awakening.
The retreat in Montalcino was the most restorative week of my life. The combination of wine education, mindfulness, and Tuscan beauty is unlike anything else I've experienced.
I finally understand what 'drinking less but enjoying more' truly means. Athena's approach bridges the gap between wellness and indulgence in the most beautiful way.
Everything You Need to Know
Wine Wellness goes far beyond a traditional wine club. While you receive thoughtfully curated wines and olive oil, the true value lies in the education, sensory training, live guided tastings, personalized guidance, and mindfulness practices included with every collection. Wine is the entry point; transformation is the experience.
Not at all. Wine Wellness is designed to meet you wherever you are. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned collector, Athena's approach is warm, approachable, and free of sommelier snobbery. Our philosophy is about discovering what resonates with you — not memorizing what's "correct."
The Essential Collection covers 3 months of tastings with 6 bottles, while the Signature Collection spans the full 6-month educational arc with 12 bottles. The Signature Collection offers the best value with lower per-bottle shipping, greater continuity, and deeper learning across all sessions. We always recommend the Signature experience.
Subscriptions renew every six months. You'll receive an email two weeks before each shipment to confirm your order and request any changes or additions. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time. Subscribers receive wine club pricing, access to the full digital library, and priority access to limited and special-edition bottles.
Absolutely. A core part of Wine Wellness is learning to pair wine with whole, plant-based, and Mediterranean-inspired foods. Our philosophy is "health first, wine second, indulgence always." You'll discover how to enjoy gourmet meals while maintaining a vibrant, balanced lifestyle — no deprivation required.
It's recommended but not required. Tasting alongside the featured wines gives you the greatest educational value, but you're welcome to join any session regardless. All wines are shipped at least three weeks before the first session of each cycle.
Your 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Athena is designed around your personal goals — whether that's refining your palate, learning about Brunello di Montalcino, developing food pairings, planning your wine collection, or preparing for a Tuscan retreat. You'll leave with a clear, personalized plan for getting the most from Wine Wellness.
We ship internationally from our winery in Montalcino, Tuscany. Taxes are included in pricing. Tariffs may apply depending on your destination country. You'll be informed of any additional costs before your shipment is confirmed.
Transform How You Taste,
Live, and Connect
By choosing Wine Wellness, you'll not only drink better wine — you'll experience it in a way that nourishes your body, mind, and soul. You'll awaken your senses, master your palate, and discover the art of Tuscan living, wherever you are.
No obligation · Personalized guidance · Your journey starts with a conversation