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The 10 best Wine Tastings in Franciacorta

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- Adelaide Chiara Perrotta
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dom 13 apr, 16:304 pp1 hour 30 min
Very much appreciated the noodle board paired with the tasting. For the winery tour, however, I had higher expectations; the tour started by showing us a 15-minute video that was a bit boring. I would have pre...more
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Answer from the host:Dear Ms. Perrotta, Happy that you appreciated the accompaniment to the tasting. On the other hand, ...more
- Eugenio Farina
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sab 5 apr, 11:002 pp3 hours - With Gold tasting
- MONICA LUCCHINI
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dom 30 mar, 11:002 pp, 1 addon1 hour 30 min
- Emanuela Sommella
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dom 2 mar, 11:002 pp, 1 addon1 hour 30 min
- Anna Viola
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sab 15 mar, 14:302 pp, 1 addon1 hour 30 min
- Roberta Mantica
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sab 8 mar, 10:002 pp2 hours - The Organic Franciacorta
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Destinations around Franciacorta for Tastings



Franciacorta and Tastings, Tours and Dinners in the Vineyard: what to know

Franciacorta offers a wide diversity of wineries and estates within a few miles of the main cities. The best areas are those around Lake Iseo and the vineyards between Bergamo and Brescia where you can taste one of Italy's most important sparkling wines: Franciacorta.

The price of a Franciacorta tasting ranges from €25 to €55 per person. Some wineries, in fact, offer the possibility of organizing dinners among the rows of vines, to enjoy an intimate and typical atmosphere, or there is the possibility of choosing an aperitif box to go with the tasting.

Discover the best tastings in the Franciacorta area just minutes from Bergamo, Brescia and Lake Iseo!

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Tastings and Picnic near Lake Garda

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

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Vineyard walk and wine tasting in Valpolicella

During this experience you can take a walk through the vineyards, visit the winery, and taste some excellent wine produced in Valpolicella.

You can choose one of the following modes:

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts 2 two hours and is 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 2 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

Light Lunch between Vineyards and Winery

This food and wine tour è perfect for those who want to learn about the native grape varieties of Valpolicella without sacrificing a tour of the estate and a rich traditional gastronomic offering. You will taste 5 organic wines:

    •    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO
    •    Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella
    •    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO
    •    Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO
    •    Valpolicella Classico Ripassato DOC BIO

Everything will be accompanied by a light lunch that includes: a wide selection of typical local cheeses and cured meats, a tasting of Olio Evo and Miele Bio Millefiori, giardiniera, fresh bread, focaccia, dessert, grappa and coffeeè.

Three Dames, Four Wines

The experience lasts 45 minutes and will allow you to taste 4 wines:

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

Water and bread are also included.

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Wine tasting and lunch in Valpolicella near Lake Garda
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Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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Tastings and Picnic 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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Lugana wine tasting and winery tour in Desenzano del Garda
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Wine tasting between the Morenic Hills and Lake Garda
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FAQs for Tastings and Picnic in Lombardy


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 Franciacorta cost?

The price of a tasting in Franciacorta ranges from 25€ to 55€ 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 (visit to the winery, wine board, aperitif box, lunch).

What are the best Lombard wines?

The most famous Lombard wines are Oltrepò Pavese metodo classico and Pinot Noir in Oltrepò. While in other areas we have Franciacorta as a sparkling wine, or Valtellina Superiore as a still red.

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