Discover the Undiscovered
Experience Europe’s wine and food capitals with unprecedented access.
TRAVEL LIKE A WINE MERCHANT
One-of-a-kind travel itineraries planned by Neal Rosenthal
THE WHITE TRUFFLE ADVENTURE
Savor Piedmont’s most exclusive gems
PILGRIMAGE TO BURGUNDY & THE JURA
Alluring and unforgettable — the romance of Burgundy and the Jura awaits
WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY
As the founder of Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Neal Rosenthal has spent more than forty years as an ambassador for the small family-owned domains and artisanal growers behind the world’s finest wines. Decades of intimate contact with the terrain and traditions of Italy, France, and Switzerland have provided Neal with a deep connection to these places and people of extraordinary character. It is from his desire to share this wealth of experience and relationships that Mad Rose Journeys was born.
THE MAD ROSE JOURNEYS DIFFERENCE
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We travel with group sizes of no more than 8 participants
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We can tailor exclusive experiences for couples, families and friends.
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We specialize in off-the-beaten path destinations throughout European’s most historic wine regions
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Our accommodations include luxury and boutique hotels where our clients are often the only guests
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Our refund policy provides flexibility.
the flagship journeys
Neal Rosenthal has drawn on his diverse expertise and close personal relationships to craft a series of fully curated itineraries.
Days include tasting wines, olive oils, honeys, and other specialty products straight from the source, as well as visits to storied cellars and vineyard tours with the vigneron. Nights are spent at Michelin-starred restaurants and intimate bistros in the company of creators. We take our travelers deep into museums, galleries, and histories of enchanting cities. Many of the destinations we visit are open only to us. For that reason that we limit each Journey to 8 guests, and schedule only a handful per year.
We invite you to discover our 2025 travel experiences below.
FRANCE
Pilgrimage to Burgundy & The Jura
Burgundy, the mecca of those who worship wine, is the centerpiece – but it’s not the only prize in this unique exploration of the wonders of eastern France. The journey begins and ends in Lyon and continues into the Jura.
8 days/7 nights. Begins and ends in Lyon.
UNDISCOVERED PROVENCE
Our journey through Provence will take us to its less frequented side revealing a world abundant with stimuli for all the senses … wine and food; art and nature; sea and hills; countryside and city.
8 days / 7 nights. Begins and ends in Marseille.
ITALY
PLEASURES OF PIEDMONT
Our journey to the northwestern corner of Italy takes us to places not frequented by tourists. This is a land of breathtaking natural beauty and long complex histories. It is a place of grand wines and those more humble, rich and complex cuisine, and memorable architectural and cultural landmarks.
8 days / 7 nights. Begins and ends in Milan.
THE WHITE TRUFFLE ADVENTURE
On this very special late Autumn journey to Piedmont and the Langhe you will taste the area’s great foods and wines and experience its culture during the height of the white truffle season. For seven days and six nights, we will visit the region’s best artisans of food and wine, people with whom we have long personal relationships, who will open their doors to us.
8 days / 7 nights. Begins and ends in Milan.
A TASTE OF ITALY
*NEW* - This immersive culinary journey takes you through Italy’s diverse dining landscape. Indulge in a whimsical exploration of terroir, savoring regional wines, pastas, pizzas, olives, and more. Meet some of Rosenthal Wine Merchant's finest growers, uncover talented food artisans in unexpected locales, and dine in delight as you experience firsthand why Italy is celebrated as a global food capital.
9 days/8 nights. Begins in Florence and ends in Naples.
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