The 8 best Wine Tastings in Emilia Romagna

The Parmigiano Reggiano tasting with visit is a tour that lasts about an hour and consists of a short theoretical introduction followed by a visit to the dairy with illustrated all the stages of Parmigiano Reggiano processing, up to the maturing warehouse.

At the end of the visit you will participate in a tasting of typical products.

Full Tasting

With tasting of various ripenings of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano choice, balsamic vinegar, jams and/or mostarde, accompanied by water and Lambrusco wine.

The tour with tasting will allow you to discover the secrets of PDO and PGI Modena balsamic vinegar and while enjoying a relaxing day in the Modenese hills.

The experience begins with a visit to the acetaia of about an hour with an explanation of all the steps to produce balsamic vinegar including the phase in which the acetified must is made naturally.

At the end of the visit, participants will be able to taste all the products that have made Modena renowned, namely the 40 year old PDO and PGI Modena balsamic vinegar and the other condiments from the vinegar cellar. In addition, an aperitif with parmesan cheese, bruschetta, chips, olives and a glass of wine will be offered.

The visit can be attended by up to 20 people and is suitable for everyone: families, couples or groups of friends.

In addition to the visit, from Wednesday to Saturday it is possible to dine at the farmhouse while on Sunday it is possible to have lunch. The menu will consist of four courses, while drinks are excluded. For any intolerances please contact the facility in advance.

Vineyard tour and wine tasting in the picturesque landscapes of Castelvetro di Modena in Emilia-Romagna.

The guided tour begins with an account of the history of the winery's traditions and the territory that is home to the grapes and vineyards that surround us.

It continues inside the winemaking rooms, where the production of the wines takes place, the result of a careful combination of tradition, technology and constant daily commitment.

Finally, we arrive in the old wine cellar for tasting and label narration.

This tour is an invitation to know, understand and be able to appreciate the local wine of Castelvetro, the land of Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP.

Picnicking among the olive groves in the hills of Castelvetro in Modena will allow you to spend a relaxing evening surrounded by a picturesque landscape.

You will be welcomed in the courtyard of the farmhouse where you can start the evening with a house aperitif accompanied by a glass of Rosè while enjoying a picturesque view of the surrounding hills.

Afterwards you can enjoy a short concert by the pool before dinner among the olive groves. During dinner the musicians will continue to play and the typical menu includes:

• First
• Second
• Tigelle with cold cuts
• House dessert

Also included is water and a bottle of wine with a choice of Lambrusco, Pignoletto or Rosè.

In case of intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the facility in advance.

The Parmigiano Reggiano tasting with visit is a tour that lasts about an hour and consists of a short theoretical introduction followed by a visit to the dairy with illustrated all the stages of Parmigiano Reggiano processing, up to the maturing warehouse.

At the end of the visit you will participate in a tasting of typical products.

Full Tasting

With tasting of various ripenings of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano choice, balsamic vinegar, jams and/or mostarde, accompanied by water and Lambrusco wine.

The estate tasting in Emilia will allow you to taste the traditional wines of Emilia while surrounded by acres of vines and cultivated fields. You can choose from two different options for this tour, both including a guided tour of the estate and accompanied by local products.

The Parmigiano Reggiano tasting with visit is a tour that lasts about an hour and consists of a short theoretical introduction followed by a visit to the dairy with illustrated all the stages of Parmigiano Reggiano processing, up to the maturing warehouse.

At the end of the visit you will participate in a tasting of typical products.

Full Tasting

With tasting of various ripenings of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano choice, balsamic vinegar, jams and/or mostarde, accompanied by water and Lambrusco wine.

The estate tasting in Emilia will allow you to taste the traditional wines of Emilia while surrounded by acres of vines and cultivated fields. You can choose from two different options for this tour, both including a guided tour of the estate and accompanied by local products.

The winery visit in Santa Maria della Versa will allow you to discover the wines that characterize the Oltrepò Pavese area. You will have a choice of two different experiences.

Tour with tasting

The activity starts with a walk through the vineyard, then you will continue with a guided tour of the winemaking cellar and the Metodo Classico aging room where they will explain details about the products.

To conclude the experience, you will have the opportunity to have a tasting of 4 wines represented by the winery (including organic) accompanied by small samples (vegetable flan, cheese and tart).

Tour with brunch

For a more complete gastronomic experience, at the end of the winery tour it is possible to have the tasting of the 4 wines accompanied by a brunch consisting of:

• Mixed appetizers.
• Risotto.
• Dessert.

Allergies, intolerances or special dietary needs should be communicated to the facility in advance.

During the Oltrepò Pavese winery tour and wine tasting, you will have the choice of three different experiences.

The first tour of the vineyards and vines lasts 1h30 and includes the tasting of 4 glasses.

The second option lasts 2h, and is recommended for lovers of the Pinot Noir grape variety.

The last type of experience you can choose instead includes a tour of both the vineyards and the winery, and ends with wine tasting.

The picnic in the vineyard with tasting in the Oltrepò Pavese is a unique opportunity to have lunch with friends in the hills of Lombardy and to learn about the history of the production of the best-known local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the farm, overlooking the hills, and its wineries and then proceeds to its vineyards where the picnic will begin. The picnic includes:

• Sandwich with roast beef, grana cheese and salad
• Sandwich with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula
• Tart with fruit jam
• Water

The picnic is accompanied by a tasting of 4 local wines, including a Provincia di Pavia IGT Pinot Noir "Columban".

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. It is a fun and romantic experience to enjoy with friends in the Oltrepò Pavese.

During the tasting and vineyard walk in Oltrepò Pavese you will discover the Versa Valley in the province of Pavia as you stroll through the vineyards of a local agritourism farm, tasting their renowned wines and local products, discovering their cellars.

You will also have the opportunity to select a lunch in the vineyard..

The tasting includes:

• Martinotti Method Brut sparkling wine or "Le Stelle" Classic Method 36 months - paired with a cold or warm vegetable appetizer.
• 347 M.S.L.M. Still White from different vintages - with samples of local artisan cheeses.
• Novecento Bonarda frizzante or 347 M.S.L.M. Rosso fermo - paired with traditional Oltrepò Pavese cured meats.

Depending on the season, some hot or cold dishes typical of the region will be available.

The Vineyard Wine Tasting Lunch includes:

• Martinotti Brut Method sparkling wine or "Le Stelle" Classic Method sparkling wine - paired with artisanal cured meats from the region and vegetables from the garden
• 47 M.S.L.M. Still White (of the vintage) or sparkling Rosé - Paired with a pasta or rice dish
• 347 M.S.L.M. Still red or sparkling Novecento Bonarda - Paired with a meat or vegetarian main course
• Dessert of your choice

Dinner in the Vineyard with a guided tour will immerse you in the winemaking tradition of Oltrepò Pavese and its vineyards.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the farm where owner Patrizio will introduce you to the cultivation and production techniques of their Lombard wines. Afterwards, you will be taken to the vineyard where dinner under the stars will begin, based on several courses paired with a tasting of local wines.

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is held in the summer. The menu may be subject to change based on winery availability.

The vineyard dinner is ideal for families, groups of friends or couples who want to experience a romantic moment in the Oltrepò Pavese.

Languages spoken: Italian and English. A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

If you choose to participate in the vineyard picnic in Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, you will have a unique experience, stroll three vineyards and then rest while picnicking among the vines.

Everything you need for the picnic will be provided by the facility.

What is included in the picnic bag (for 2 people):

• fabric bag with tablecloth
• a bottle of wine (variable depending on the option chosen)
• a bottle of water
• local cold cuts and cheeses
• homemade bread
• tart with local jams
• glasses and tableware

One should equip oneself with comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunscreen and insect repellent. We recommend bringing blankets to sit on in the grass, beach sarongs or towels to spread between rows of trees for shade.

The Parmigiano Reggiano tasting with visit is a tour that lasts about an hour and consists of a short theoretical introduction followed by a visit to the dairy with illustrated all the stages of Parmigiano Reggiano processing, up to the maturing warehouse.

At the end of the visit you will participate in a tasting of typical products.

Full Tasting

With tasting of various ripenings of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano choice, balsamic vinegar, jams and/or mostarde, accompanied by water and Lambrusco wine.

The tasting in the medieval village of Torrechiara will be based on wines and typical products in the evocative setting of a winery.

You will have the opportunity to taste products vinified inside the centuries-old walls of this fortress, made with grapes from the vineyards behind the castle.

Processing is entirely artisanal from the moment of harvest to vinification. The wines ferment naturally in the bottle and rest inside an underground cellar, once a cistern dedicated to collecting rainwater.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to visit this cellar, located three meters underground, in which, at the time of restoration, archaeological artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age were found.

Wine tasting in Torrechiara will be accompanied by some local products.

The estate tasting in Emilia will allow you to taste the traditional wines of Emilia while surrounded by acres of vines and cultivated fields. You can choose from two different options for this tour, both including a guided tour of the estate and accompanied by local products.

This typical tasting in the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines based on local products is a unique experience.

On the hills of Brisighella, in the province of Ravenna, you will be welcomed by a welcoming atmosphere, that of the most genuine Romagna, among the vineyards and hills that characterize this magnificent area.

A tour all to be discovered, in which to savor the goodness of Romagna in distinct ways:

• Bread and Wine: Tasting of 3 wines accompanied by dry appetizers;
• Aperitivo Romagnolo: Tasting of 3 wines accompanied by small board of cold cuts, cheeses and piadina and tasting of fried cappelletti;
• Lunch or dinner: Tasting 3 wines, paired with 3-course tasting menu that varies according to season (appetizer, first course, second course).

Wine tasting in the Hills of Romagna is a unique experience. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by the sommelier who will accompany you to discover the original geographical location but above all the curiosities and philosophy of the winery.

Weather permitting, initially you will have the opportunity to walk in the closest and most representative vineyards. After that you will have the opportunity to visit the winery, where seasonality may allow a tasting of must or wine previews directly from the tank.

When the guided tour is over, you will continue to the tasting room, where in the colder months the ever-burning fireplace is the master, and in the warmer months you can enjoy the coolness of the cellar inside, and the hilly breeze outside.

In every season, however, you will always find 7 different wines to taste, the best available at different times of the year or the ones you are most curious about, which will be accompanied by selected quality cheeses, our own cured meats, piadina and our monovarietal and multivarietal EVO oil.

Throughout the experience, we will give space for your questions and requests for more in-depth information, such as on winemaking methodologies, olfactory perceptions or food-wine pairings. We are simply waiting for you like this, for a true sensory experience that will surely leave you curious to return.