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- Mary M.
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Sat 28 Dec, 11:302 pp1 hour 15 min - Sensory
Beautiful experience
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- Gianni Tacchi
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Thu 19 Dec, 16:002 pp1 hour 15 min - Classic
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- Michele Fusco Granolla
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Sat 21 Dec, 12:304 pp2 hours - Tasty Menu
Above expectations: interesting winery tour, great food. Worth repeating
- CHIARA V.
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Fri 13 Dec, 17:002 pp2 hours
Very interesting!!! Very good and nice owner who gives the tour in person.
- Sara Mafficini
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Sat 23 Nov, 11:002 pp1 hour - Three Dames, Three Wines
- BRUNELLA Mascherini
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Sun 24 Nov, 10:302 pp1 hour 30 min
Beautiful experience!
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Destinations in Italy for Tastings


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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where to do Tastings in Abruzzo


Tastings near Milan

Wine tasting and vineyard tour in Albizzate
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Romantic dinner at Pomiroeu in Brianza
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Brunch with wine tasting in Scanzorosciate outside Bergamo
Farmhouse lunch

Tastings near Verona

Wine tasting and tour of the Giacomo Montresor winery in Verona
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Verona (VR), Veneto

4.7 (85)

Wine tasting and tour of the Giacomo Montresor winery in Verona

A guided tour of the winery, in the heart of Verona, will introduce you to the main tencics of making and aging traditional Veneto wines. The tour ends with a tasting of local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the winery, from the crushing and fermentation facility, to the ancient drying loft, to the underground cellars for aging and refining great wines. At the end of the tour follows a tasting of 4 or 5 different vintages of local wines, depending on the option chosen. It is possible to combine the tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses for an additional fee.

Del Garda

The tasting includes 4 wines:

  • Lugana DOP Le Tradizioni "Campovalentino"
  • Lugana DOP Le Fattorie
  • Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé Le Tradizioni "Brolo Alto"
  • Bardolino DOP Le Tradizioni "Le Banche di San Lorenzo"

Valpolicella

The tasting includes 5 wines:

  • Valpolicella DOP Classico "Capitel della Crosara"
  • Lugana DOC Satinato
  • Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOP "Castelliere delle Guaite"
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Satinato
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Satinato Riserva

Amarone

The tasting includes 5 wines:

  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Satinato" 2015
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Satinato Riserva" 2012
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2009
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2008
  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico "Capitel della Crosara" 2006

The tasting can be paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses for an additional charge.

The winery visit lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is a unique opportunity to learn about production techniques and taste Veneto wines in the company of friends, family or your partner. The visit can also be conducted in German every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Winery tour and wine tasting at Rocca Sveva
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Soave (VR), Veneto

4.7 (618)

Winery tour and wine tasting at Rocca Sveva

The winery visit and wine tasting can be developed in 3 different modes:

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Traditional Experience (Saturday only):

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Shared group experience on Saturday lasting about 2h. You will be led to discover the winery, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

During the experience you will taste the following wines:

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  • Settecento33 Lessini Durello DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Soave classico DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG
  • Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave DOCG

 

Exclusive Experience:

An exclusive experience lasting approximately 2h. You will be led to discover the Cantina, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

You will taste the following wines, mid- to high-end:

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  • Settecento33 Lessini Durello Metodo Classico Riserva DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Castelcerino Soave Classico DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG
  • Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave Classico Mida DOCG

 

Luxury Experience:

An exclusive private experience lasting approximately 2h. You will be led to discover the Cantina, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

A selection of finger food from the Veronese tradition will accompany the aromas and flavors of these oenological jewels.

You will taste the following high-end wines:

  • Settecento33 Lessini Durello Metodo Classico Riserva DOC
  • Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2015
  • Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2013
  • Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2015
  • Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2005

 

Please note that there will be a temperature of 15 degrees in the cellars all year round - recommended clothing to cover up.  

Pets are welcome but will not be allowed to accompany you during the winery visit.  

Valtenesi tour and wine tasting at Lake Garda
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Vineyard walk and wine tasting in Valpolicella
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Negrar di Valpolicella (VR), Veneto

5 (45)

Vineyard walk and wine 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
Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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Amarone della Valpolicella wine tasting with lunch at Farina winery
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Tastings near Brescia

Wine tasting and visit to Mosnel winery in Franciacorta
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Valtenesi tour and wine tasting at Lake Garda
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Wine tasting and tour of Tallarini Cellars
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Wine Tasting and tour of a family winery in Franciacorta
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Wine tasting and tour of Ricci Curbastro winery
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Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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Tastings near Florence

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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Tastings near Turin

Lunch with wine tasting and winery visit in La Morra
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Winery tour with wine tasting at Razzano Castle
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Barolo tasting on the hill of Cannubi
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Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito (CN), Piedmont

5 (5)

Wine 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 winery tour in the Langhe region of Serralunga d'Alba
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Serralunga d'Alba (CN), Piedmont

4.5 (63)

Wine Tasting and winery tour in the Langhe region of Serralunga d'Alba

Wine tasting experience and visit to a historic winery in the Langhe region. A sensory and educational journey into the heart of Italy's renowned wine region.

During the visit, you will have the opportunity to explore the wonderful wineries, immersing yourself in the local wine-making tradition and discovering the process of producing the prestigious Barolo wine.

Guided by expert winemakers, you will taste different fine wines, appreciating their unique aromas and flavors. It is an opportunity to appreciate not only the high quality wine, but also the authentic and fascinating atmosphere of the Langhe, making this experience a real treat for wine lovers and food and wine culture enthusiasts.

You can participate in this experience by choosing one of three different modes:

Traditional blind wine tasting
During this tasting tour, you will have the opportunity to taste 3 whites and 3 reds.

Tasting with food pairing
If you choose this option, in addition to tasting the wine, you will be offered delicious food. Contrasting pairings designed to surprise and delight you will be made.

Nebbiolo Experience
This tour will guide you to the discovery of Nebbiolo, the most magical and noble vine in the world, considered precious and suitable for high quality wines for aging. Only in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy can it find its natural habitat and give birth to unique and precious wines. You will be offered 3 glasses.

Wine Tasting in a Winery in the Roero
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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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Wine Tasting and vineyard walk in the Oltrepò Pavese area
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Tastings near Asti

Winery tour with wine tasting at Razzano Castle
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Wine Tasting of the Pqlin winery in Castagnito in the Roero.
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Castagnito (CN), Piedmont

5 (5)

Wine 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.

Winery guided Tour and wine tasting in the hills of Montemagno
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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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Tastings near Bergamo

Wine tasting and visit to Mosnel winery in Franciacorta
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Wine tasting and tour of Tallarini Cellars
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Wine Tasting and tour of a family winery in Franciacorta
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Wine tasting and tour of Ricci Curbastro winery
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Visit to Antica Fratta winery in Franciacorta with wine tasting
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Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta
Farmhouse lunch

Cazzago San Martino (BS), Lombardy

4.86 (7)

Visit to winery and wine 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.

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FAQs for Tastings in Abruzzo


How does a tasting work?

Wine tasting involves prolonged sipping of the drink, paying attention to details and nuances in 3 different stages: initial, intermediate and final. Dedicated staff always provide some guidelines, not only with respect to instructions on how to taste a wine, but also with reference to the winery's wine and its peculiarities.

Is it possible to buy products following the tasting?

The dedicated visiting staff always gives the opportunity to purchase the winery's products within the shop: they will be able to provide advice and opinions to guide you to purchase the various bottles.

What does a tasting include?

Tasting experiences may also include a visit to the winery, cutting boards or appetizers: in some cases they include souvenir gadgets, such as glasses with the winery's logo, cup holders and more.

How much does a tasting in Italy cost?

The price of a tasting in Italy ranges from 15€ to 50€ per person. It depends on several factors such as the types of wine you are going to taste, but also on what the tour includes (winery visit, cutting board, aperitif box, lunch).

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