The 20 best Wine Tastings at Lake Garda

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.

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.  

Discover the magnificent Valtènesi territory with a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by an explanation of agronomic management and tasting.

Upon arrival you will visit the beautiful vineyards that embrace both the Valtenesi and Lugana territories.

The visit continues in our cellars to discover the places where the grapes are processed and the wines aged.

The experience continues with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice. The tasting will be paired with a sampling of products from the farm store: bruschettine with olive pate, beef ragout, duck and jams, and marinated lake sardines on robiola crostone.

For the visit to the cellars we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity on the premises.

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 experience begins inside the winery, located among the Morainic Hills south of Lake Garda, and you will be accompanied by a guide through the history of the winery. The visit will immerse you in the production processes of Mantua's best-known wines, which you will later have the opportunity to taste along with a board of local delicacies.

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

Journey to the Stefanoni Cranes

The visit to the wineries is followed by a tasting 3 Linea Cru and Sparkling wines. The tasting is accompanied by a board of local delicacies.

Journey in the Garda

The visit to the wineries is followed by a tasting 4 wines. The tasting is accompanied by a cutting board of local delicacies.

At the Root of Taste

The visit to the wineries is followed by a 4-wine tasting of fine wines that will engage all your 5 senses, accompanied by a cutting board of local specialties.

Minors and non-tasting adults will be served a cool drink paired with a typical Mantuan chopping board at the end of the visit.

This experience is a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the winery and taste its delicious wines in excellent company.

The winery tour with Amarone tasting at Farina winery will allow you to discover the typical products of Valpolicella.

The activity begins with a walk through the winery's vineyards where you will be told about the history of the area followed by a guided tour of the winery where the winemaking process will be explained. At the end you can choose between 2 activities.

Classic Tasting

Includes a tasting of 6 locally produced wines, including 2 glasses of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, accompanied by a typical board of cold cuts and cheeses.

Light Lunch

This activity includes a tasting of 6 wines that will be accompanied by cold cuts, local cheeses and focaccia. Following this, you will be served a typical dessert along with a tasting of 2 Grappas of Amarone.

The wines being tasted in both activities are:

• 2 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
• Rosso Veronese IGT
• Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore
• Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore
• Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

Wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta è an unmissable experience!

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

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, salami and cheese to better taste the wines offered. You can request the addition of a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA flakes + breadsticks (for 2 people).

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

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• Brut – Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery s 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 the 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 è it is recommended to bring with sé a headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

The’accompaniment in the cellars of pets is not è allowed.

Discover the magnificent Valtènesi territory with a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by an explanation of agronomic management and tasting.

Upon arrival you will visit the beautiful vineyards that embrace both the Valtenesi and Lugana territories.

The visit continues in our cellars to discover the places where the grapes are processed and the wines aged.

The experience continues with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice. The tasting will be paired with a sampling of products from the farm store: bruschettine with olive pate, beef ragout, duck and jams, and marinated lake sardines on robiola crostone.

For the visit to the cellars we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity on the premises.

Languages available: Italian and English.

Along with the picnic you can take a walk among the rows of vineyards or along the bank of the botanical pond, or a hike in the park "Molere".  

For every menù there'è vegetarian version. 

Picnic Orobie

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Selection of local cured meats and cheeses with Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Orobie vegetarian

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Local cheese selection with Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Bergamo Picnic

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Selection of local cured meats and cheeses
• Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with filling
• Lasagnetta alla “San Lucio” (or first course of the day)
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Vegetarian Bergamasque

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• A selection of local cheeses
• Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• Lasagnetta alle Verdurine (or first course of the day)
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

For children:

• Ligurian Focaccine with cooked ham and fontina cheese or
• Mini Baguette with salami and cheese
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water

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.

The wine tasting with guided tour of the winery in Corte Franca is a unique opportunity to learn about the production processes of the famous Franciacorta and immerse yourself in the hills of Brescia, not far from Lake Iseo.

The experience begins with a producer-led tasting of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses. This will be followed by a visit to the winery, where you will learn about Franciacorta production techniques.

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The tasting includes the following 3 wines:

• Franciacorta Millesimato "Double Zero"
• Franciacorta Millesimato "Pinonero"
• Franciacorta Millesimato "Saten" Brut

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Cantiniere

The tasting includes:

• 4 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Farmer

Tasting includes:

• 6 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

It is possible to add an additional mixed platter of selected meats and cheeses to share (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

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.

Wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta è an unmissable experience!

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

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, salami and cheese to better taste the wines offered. You can request the addition of a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA flakes + breadsticks (for 2 people).

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

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• Brut – Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery s 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 the 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 è it is recommended to bring with sé a headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

The’accompaniment in the cellars of pets is not è allowed.

Along with the picnic you can take a walk among the rows of vineyards or along the bank of the botanical pond, or a hike in the park "Molere".  

For every menù there'è vegetarian version. 

Picnic Orobie

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Selection of local cured meats and cheeses with Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Orobie vegetarian

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Local cheese selection with Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Bergamo Picnic

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• Selection of local cured meats and cheeses
• Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with filling
• Lasagnetta alla “San Lucio” (or first course of the day)
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Vegetarian Bergamasque

• Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
• A selection of local cheeses
• Ligurian focaccia
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• Lasagnetta alle Verdurine (or first course of the day)
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water
• 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

For children:

• Ligurian Focaccine with cooked ham and fontina cheese or
• Mini Baguette with salami and cheese
• Salty croissant with stuffing
• A bag of popcorn
• Anna's biscuits
• ½ liter of water

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.

The wine tasting with guided tour of the winery in Corte Franca is a unique opportunity to learn about the production processes of the famous Franciacorta and immerse yourself in the hills of Brescia, not far from Lake Iseo.

The experience begins with a producer-led tasting of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses. This will be followed by a visit to the winery, where you will learn about Franciacorta production techniques.

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The tasting includes the following 3 wines:

• Franciacorta Millesimato "Double Zero"
• Franciacorta Millesimato "Pinonero"
• Franciacorta Millesimato "Saten" Brut

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Cantiniere

The tasting includes:

• 4 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

Farmer

Tasting includes:

• 6 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

It is possible to add an additional mixed platter of selected meats and cheeses to share (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

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.

The winery tour with tasting in Monticelli Brusati in the heart of Franciacorta, south of Lake Iseo, will introduce you to the production techniques of the historic wines of the Lombard tradition.

The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the activity begins with a guided tour of the historic underground cellars, where you will be able to observe the wine-making process inside the ancient wine-making workshop, dating back to the 19th century. Afterwards you will taste 3 wines, symbolic of the winery's tradition:

• Essence Satèn 2019
• Essence Nature 2018
• Essence Brut 2018

The tasting is accompanied by artisanal breadsticks.

A visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wine history of Franciacorta production and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, family or your partner.