The 10 best Wine Tastings in Franciacorta

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.

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

The winery tour a with tasting in Desenzano will allow you to discover the Lugana production processes in a relaxed and modern setting on Lake Garda. You can choose from three different experiences.

Classic Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of 3 wines (Lugana Doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Il Guardiano Benaco Bresciano Rosso). The tasting will be accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses.

Lugana Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of the 4 Lugana doc wines produced by the winery (Lugana Doc, Demesse Vecchie Lugana doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Diciannove marzo Lugana Doc Pas Dosè). The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

Full Tour

With this experience you will take a guided tour of the winery, a walk through the vineyards, visit the Cru vineyard, the Sparkling Cellars and the Barrique Cellar. At the end there will be a tasting of all the winery's most significant products. The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

To participate in the tasting you must be of legal age.

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.

The Albino Armani winery tour in Valdadige with tasting is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most renowned territories for the production of Pinot Grigio.

The tour includes a guided visit to the vineyards and 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 given to the cultivation of the vineyards, which are located in unspoiled and wild territory.

Finally, there will be no shortage of opportunities for a final tasting of 4 wines, including "Pinot Grigio Corvara," "Sauvignon Campo Napoleone," "Pinot Grigio Colle Ara," and the typical "Foja Tonda" made only with grapes from this area. As an accompaniment, it is possible to add a charcuterie board.

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

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.

A wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta is an experience not to be missed!

After the guided tour of the cellars, choose 3 of the 5 Franciacorta wines that have come to define the Mosnel winery style: Brut, Brut Nature, Pas Dosé, Rosé, Satèn.

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, charcuterie and cheese to better succeed in tasting the wines on offer.

You can request a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA shavings + breadsticks (for 2 people), for the cost of €15 per board.

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

• Brut - Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines our style.
• Brut Nature - Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc with the structured touch of Pinot Noir, aged at least 24 months on the lees.
• Pas Dosé - Matured at least 30 months to express the harmony of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
• Rosé - Fragrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with roundness of Pinot Blanc.
• Satèn - Elegant Franciacorta with creamy, rich and refined perlage.

For this tour, it is recommended to bring headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

Accompanying pets in the cellars is not allowed.

The winery tour a with tasting in Desenzano will allow you to discover the Lugana production processes in a relaxed and modern setting on Lake Garda. You can choose from three different experiences.

Classic Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of 3 wines (Lugana Doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Il Guardiano Benaco Bresciano Rosso). The tasting will be accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses.

Lugana Tour

The activity starts with a guided tour of the winery where you will understand how the wine is produced and finally have a tasting of the 4 Lugana doc wines produced by the winery (Lugana Doc, Demesse Vecchie Lugana doc, Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico and Diciannove marzo Lugana Doc Pas Dosè). The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

Full Tour

With this experience you will take a guided tour of the winery, a walk through the vineyards, visit the Cru vineyard, the Sparkling Cellars and the Barrique Cellar. At the end there will be a tasting of all the winery's most significant products. The tasting will be accompanied by cured meats and cheeses.

To participate in the tasting you must be of legal age.

The guided tour at the museum and winery, located in the hinterland of Franciacorta near Lake Iseo, will immerse you in the history of the winery and introduce you to the production process of Franciacorta DOCG and Curtefranca DOC wines. The visit is followed by a tasting of 2/3 selected Franciacorta wines, accompanied by breadsticks.

The experience lasts 1 1/2 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

The Encore

The tasting includes 2 wines:

• Franciacorta Brut DOCG
• Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG millesimato.

The tasting is accompanied by breadsticks.

The Tris

Tasting includes 3 wines:

• Franciacorta Brut DOCG
• Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG vintage
• Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG millesimato

The tasting is accompanied by breadsticks.

The wines in the tasting may vary depending on product availability or vintage.

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.

The wine tasting and tour of Tallarini Cellars is organized in groups and lasts about two hours. The experience includes a tour of the winery and wine and food pairing with three different options to choose from.

Sweet Tasting

The "Sweet" option includes the following wines:

• Harlequin 2021 Varietal Chardonnay
• Flûte of "Crystal Rime" - Pinot Noir Metodo Classico
• Arlecchino Bergamo 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T.
• Gaetano 2013 Valcalepio Rosso Riserva D.O.C.
• Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso

Food Tasting

The "Food" option includes the same wine pairing as the "Dolce" option but also includes a hot first course of lasagna according to "Nonna Maria's" ancient recipe.

Starry Tasting (for couples only)

The "Stellata" option can only be done as a couple and includes the following wines:

• Flûte of "Franca Tallarini - Anima Mellis 2006" Pinot Noir Metodo Classico
• Harlequin 2021 Varietal Chardonnay
• Arlecchino Bergamo 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T.
• Gaetano 2013 Valcalepio Rosso Riserva DOC

The tasting ends with a carrot cake with white chocolate cremino and Sorrento walnuts.