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Wine tastings in Italy: what to know

Italy offers a wide diversity of wineries and estates within a few kilometers of the territory's main cities. The most popular areas are Franciacorta, Valdobbiadene, Monferrato, Langhe, Oltrepò Pavese, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and Valpolicella.

Wineries often offer the possibility of organizing special events, such as an aperitif or a Dinner in the Vineyard in Monferrato among the rows, to enjoy an intimate and typical atmosphere. The price of a tasting is variable and depends mainly on the presence of a lunch, dinner or aperitif box: it ranges, in fact, between 15€ and 50€ per person.

Discover the best Italian wine tours and tastings just minutes from Milan, Turin, Brescia, Venice, Bologna and Florence

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Albino Armani winery tour in Valpolicella and tasting
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Marano di Valpolicella, Veneto

4.9 (39)

Albino Armani winery tour in Valpolicella and tasting

The tour of the Albino Armani winery in Valpolicella with tasting is an unforgettable experience for all visitors who wish to discover the more unspoiled side of this territory.

The rock-cut winery, which serves as the guide for the tour, offers a unique and evocative environment that allows visitors to discover an ecosystem that had been forgotten but has now been rediscovered.

The tour includes multiple activities, including a guided tour of the winery where visitors can learn in detail about all the production processes, from grape to bottle, thanks to the expert guidance of the winery staff.

In addition, during the visit to the production areas, it will be possible to admire up close the care and attention that goes into the cultivation of the vineyards, which are located in unspoiled and wild territory.

Finally, there will be no shortage of opportunities to taste the best wines of Valpolicella, such as Valpolicella Classico Superiore Egle, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOC. These wines represent the best of local production and are appreciated worldwide for their intense flavor and elegance.

A winery brunch is available by reservation every Saturday and Sunday. An extremely delicious new winery tasting proposal!

The brunch includes potatoes from Valdadige, to be enjoyed with eggs and oil from the estate in Castelnuovo del Garda, which will enrich the board of cold cuts and cheeses, territorial excellences selected and paired with 3 wines from the winery's production.

Before the tasting, however, it will be possible to immerse oneself in the quiet of the resting vineyard and breathe in the scents of the aromatic herbs surrounding the winery.

The tour with brunch includes:

  • Tour of the production spaces, fruit cellar and barrel room
  • Tasting of 3 wines paired with brunch

WINES:

  • Prosecco Rosè DOC
  • Valpolicella Classico Superiore Egle
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Wine tasting at Lake Garda and lunch at farmhouse
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Padenghe sul Garda, Lombardy

4.3 (562)

Wine tasting at Lake Garda and lunch at farmhouse

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Wine tour and tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

3-course lunch

In addition to the winery tour and tasting of 4 wines, lunch is included with a first course of your choice from the menu, a side dish of seasonal vegetables, a dessert of your choice from the menu, water, coffee and cover charge, while wines are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 12 people)

In addition to the winery tour, a seasonal tasting menu consisting of 5 courses (including dessert) and the pairing of 4 wines is included. Lunch includes.

  • Chef's fancy amuse bouche
  • Appetizer: He who sleeps does not catch fish - our marinated trout tartare with citrus from the Lake and Olio Evo Casaliva
  • First course: Tortello Belante - Tortello stuffed with goat cheese on a summer velouté from the garden or "Muto come un pesce" - Tagliolino with lake ragout
  • Second course: Agnus Dei - Cut of lamb depending on availability
  • Dessert: And if they are roses they will bloom - Rose cake with custard

In warm weather the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances please notify the facility at the time of booking. Vegetarian options are available, which must be notified at least 72 hours in advance to the facility.

Deluxe tasting takes place along with lunch.

Languages available: Italian and English.

Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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Vineyard walk and tasting in Valpolicella
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Negrar di Valpolicella, Veneto

5 (45)

Vineyard walk and tasting in Valpolicella

È you can choose one of the following modes:

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts about two hours and è designed for those who wish to appreciate both food and wine. After a walk through the vineyards of our winery in Valpolicella and a visit to the drying and aging rooms, you will complete the experience with a tasting of organic wines, accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products. The wines you will have the pleasure of tasting are:

  • Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO
  • Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BIO
  • Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC BIO
  • Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO
  • Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

I Grandi, Face to Face

This tour lasts about two hours and begins with a walk through the vineyards surrounding the winery, then continues with a visit to the drying, and aging rooms. The tour will be completed by the tasting of five wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products, structured as follows:

  • Comparison between Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Ca' Besi BIO and Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Colombarino BIO
  • Comparison between Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia
  • Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

Three Dames, Three Wines

The experience lasts one hour and will begin with a visit to the winery with a description of the different stages of production and will end with a tasting of the three wines: 

  • Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella
  • Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Ripensia
  • Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia

Wines of the Dame

The tour begins with a walk through the vineyards where the main steps of grape production will be introduced. We will complete the tour with a visit to the cooperage, where the wines are aged. After the tour is over, we will begin the tasting of three wines, including:

  • Valpolicella Classico
  • Valpolicella Ripasso
  • Amarone Classico
Lugana wine tasting and winery tour in Desenzano del Garda
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Wine tasting in Bardolino with apericena and vineyard walk
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Bardolino, Veneto

4.8 (262)

Wine tasting in Bardolino with apericena and vineyard walk

Bardolino wine tasting and vineyard walk with a visit to a local winery on the Bardolino hillside at Lake Garda.

The tasting with vineyard walk and apericena will be held Bardolino, a beautiful town overlooking Lake Garda, with the opportunity to walk through the vineyards during the tasting independently and privately. A two-hour journey into the world of wine: from the historic 1840 cellar where wines are made and aged, to the vineyards adjacent to the villa. You will experience firsthand what it means to produce high quality artisanal wine.

The vineyard tasting at Lake Garda lasts about a couple of hours and, combined with the various tastings of typical products, easily becomes a lunch or dinner.

The walk is up the hill of Bardolino and takes 15 minutes, with a magnificent view of Lake Garda. At the top you can enjoy a panorama that sweeps from the Sirmione peninsula to San Vigilio Point of the Gulf of Garda-a perfect place to admire the beautiful scenery of the lake.

Those who do not eat meat or dairy products can ask for the other items on the menu several times. For people intolerant to gluten, we replace our bread with organic corn or rice wafers (please let us know in advance).

Tasting:

  • Bardolino Chiaretto - CHIAR'OTTO 2019 (rosé) paired with our secret giradiniera on our homemade bread;
  • Bardolino Classico SORACUNA 2019 paired with local cured meats;
  • Bardolino Superiore LASSUPERIORA 2019 paired with local cheeses and homemade jam;
  • Bardolino Superiore AVRESIR 2017 Riserva paired with our Sanvigilini cookies;
  • For the children or for those who don't want to drink wine, we offer homemade elderberry syrup.

Each of the wines will be paired with a product from small local farms or homemade. This complete menu, in terms of the amount of wine and food, can be considered a full meal.

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Wine tasting at Lake Garda and lunch at farmhouse
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Padenghe sul Garda, Lombardy

4.3 (562)

Wine tasting at Lake Garda and lunch at farmhouse

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Wine tour and tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

3-course lunch

In addition to the winery tour and tasting of 4 wines, lunch is included with a first course of your choice from the menu, a side dish of seasonal vegetables, a dessert of your choice from the menu, water, coffee and cover charge, while wines are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 12 people)

In addition to the winery tour, a seasonal tasting menu consisting of 5 courses (including dessert) and the pairing of 4 wines is included. Lunch includes.

  • Chef's fancy amuse bouche
  • Appetizer: He who sleeps does not catch fish - our marinated trout tartare with citrus from the Lake and Olio Evo Casaliva
  • First course: Tortello Belante - Tortello stuffed with goat cheese on a summer velouté from the garden or "Muto come un pesce" - Tagliolino with lake ragout
  • Second course: Agnus Dei - Cut of lamb depending on availability
  • Dessert: And if they are roses they will bloom - Rose cake with custard

In warm weather the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances please notify the facility at the time of booking. Vegetarian options are available, which must be notified at least 72 hours in advance to the facility.

Deluxe tasting takes place along with lunch.

Languages available: Italian and English.

Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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Lugana wine tasting and winery tour in Desenzano del Garda
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Wine tasting and tour of Ricci Curbastro winery
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Visit to the vineyard and winery with tasting in Franciacorta
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Provaglio d'Iseo, Lombardy

4.6 (236)

Visit to the vineyard and winery with tasting in Franciacorta

A visit to the vineyards and wineries with wine tasting in Franciacorta is the ideal experience for lovers of good wine and those curious about organic viticulture.

The tour will begin with a brief history of the area and the winery and will continue by moving into the teaching vineyard for an in-depth look at the unique characteristics of this area and the practices of organic viticulture.

For this winery tour in franciacorta you will have a choice of two tastings, depending on your preference.

Tasting 1: Tradition

This tour focuses on the tradition of the area, where at one time not too long ago red grapes excelled. You will taste three local wines: the Golf, the Rosè and the Curtefranca Rosso, tracing the local tradition and the innovative path of the first organic Franciacorta.

Tasting 2: The Organic Franciacorta.

The area's product of excellence is organic Franciacorta, a wine that is the result of a meticulous and innovative process. During the experience you will taste three wines, Animante, Rosè and Satèn, and discover the secrets of the production of Organic Franciacorta, which represents a cultural change before even a productive one, based on respect and the search for authenticity.

The tastings are accompanied by water, breadsticks and a single serving of Organic Parmigiano. The visit including tasting lasts about 2 hours.

Some areas of the winery have temperatures around 12° C and high humidity; consequently, we recommend appropriate clothing. The visit also includes a tour of the vineyard and, therefore, we suggest comfortable and suitable footwear.

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Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano
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Wine tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa
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Wine tasting with tour of the winery and vineyard in Alba
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Winery tour with Barolo tasting in Castiglione Falletto
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Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont

4.8 (92)

Winery tour with Barolo tasting in Castiglione Falletto

A winery tour with tasting of Barolo in the Langhe in Castiglione Falletto is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the hills of Piedmont.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the property. You will begin with a walk through the surrounding vineyards and fields. You will be on top of the hill famous for the Bussia and Pugnane Cru. Afterwards you will be escorted to the winery. At the end of the tour you will have a choice of activities.

Aperitif (white wine or Barolo)

At the end of the guided tour, you will have an aperitif on the viewing tower. You will have a choice between a glass of white wine or one of Barolo. The glass will be accompanied by appetizers.

Lunch or Dinner

In addition to the aperitif in the turret, on the weekend, you can have lunch or dinner on site. You will be offered a typical 6-course Piedmontese menu:

  • 3 typical appetizers
  • First course (ravioli del plin or risotto)
  • Second
  • Dessert

The courses will be paired with wines from the cellar.

Overnight stay

You will be met by the host who will give you directions to your overnight stay and accompany you to your double bedroom. You will be able to decide whether to take the tour with tasting at 12 noon or 7 p.m. and depending on the time you will have lunch or dinner consisting of:

  • Trio of appetizers
  • First
  • Cheese board with jams
  • Dessert
  • Accompaniment of local wine

You will also have access to the wellness area with solarium, sauna, Turkish bath and the outdoor hot tub over the entire surrounding Langhe landscape. Breakfast is also included in the overnight stay.

Winery tour and tasting at Verduno Castle
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Barolo tasting on the hill of Cannubi
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Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito, Piedmont

5 (61)

Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of Piedmont's best-known wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 or 6 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Once you are welcomed, you will be escorted to the hills near the vineyards to admire the views of the surrounding hills, and you will be offered water and seasonal zero-mile fruit.

After a few minutes you will be escorted to the winery, where you will learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historic wines of the Roera tradition. The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero and Beyond (2 hours 30 minutes)

The tasting includes 6 wines:

  • Roero Arneis DOCG
  • Roero Arneis DOCG Cortine
  • Langhe Dolcetto DOC
  • Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
  • Roero DOCG
  • Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

The tasting includes 4 wines:

  • Roero Arneis DOCG
  • Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
  • Roero DOCG
  • Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

Wine tasting and tour of the vineyards and winery at Cascina Sòt
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Tastings near Pavia

Wine tasting and winery tour at Calatroni Wines
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Dinner in the vineyard with a tour of the winery at Chalice dei Cherubini Farmhouse
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Picnic in the vineyard with tasting of Oltrepò wines
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Tasting and vineyard walk in the Oltrepò Pavese area
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Winery tour and tasting in the hills of Montemagno
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Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito, Piedmont

5 (61)

Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of Piedmont's best-known wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 or 6 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Once you are welcomed, you will be escorted to the hills near the vineyards to admire the views of the surrounding hills, and you will be offered water and seasonal zero-mile fruit.

After a few minutes you will be escorted to the winery, where you will learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historic wines of the Roera tradition. The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero and Beyond (2 hours 30 minutes)

The tasting includes 6 wines:

  • Roero Arneis DOCG
  • Roero Arneis DOCG Cortine
  • Langhe Dolcetto DOC
  • Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
  • Roero DOCG
  • Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

The tasting includes 4 wines:

  • Roero Arneis DOCG
  • Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
  • Roero DOCG
  • Barbera d'Alba DOC

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut dessert.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

Panoramic wine tour and tasting in the hills of Calosso
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Teresa Soria wine tasting with walk through heroic vineyards
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Winery tour with tasting at Razzano Castle
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Tastings near Bergamo

Wine tasting and visit to Mosnel winery in Franciacorta
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Wine tasting and tour of Ricci Curbastro winery
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Visit to the vineyard and winery with tasting in Franciacorta
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Provaglio d'Iseo, Lombardy

4.6 (236)

Visit to the vineyard and winery with tasting in Franciacorta

A visit to the vineyards and wineries with wine tasting in Franciacorta is the ideal experience for lovers of good wine and those curious about organic viticulture.

The tour will begin with a brief history of the area and the winery and will continue by moving into the teaching vineyard for an in-depth look at the unique characteristics of this area and the practices of organic viticulture.

For this winery tour in franciacorta you will have a choice of two tastings, depending on your preference.

Tasting 1: Tradition

This tour focuses on the tradition of the area, where at one time not too long ago red grapes excelled. You will taste three local wines: the Golf, the Rosè and the Curtefranca Rosso, tracing the local tradition and the innovative path of the first organic Franciacorta.

Tasting 2: The Organic Franciacorta.

The area's product of excellence is organic Franciacorta, a wine that is the result of a meticulous and innovative process. During the experience you will taste three wines, Animante, Rosè and Satèn, and discover the secrets of the production of Organic Franciacorta, which represents a cultural change before even a productive one, based on respect and the search for authenticity.

The tastings are accompanied by water, breadsticks and a single serving of Organic Parmigiano. The visit including tasting lasts about 2 hours.

Some areas of the winery have temperatures around 12° C and high humidity; consequently, we recommend appropriate clothing. The visit also includes a tour of the vineyard and, therefore, we suggest comfortable and suitable footwear.

Wine tasting and tour of Tallarini Cellars
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Visit to winery and tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta
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Cazzago San Martino, Lombardy

4.4 (196)

Visit to winery and tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch è consists of 4 courses:

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  • Antipasti based on typical Brescia cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
  • Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
  • Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
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  • Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch è consisting of 4 courses:

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  • Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
  • Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
  • Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
  • Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

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The lunch è consists of 5 courses:

  • Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
  • Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
  • Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
  • Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
  • Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the "Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The tour with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also for having a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Tasting and tour of a family winery in Franciacorta
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