The 10 best Wine Tastings in Valpolicella

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

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.

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

È you can choose one of the following modes:

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Three Dames, Three Wines

The experience lasts 1 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

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts 2 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 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

The farm will immerse you in the history of typical Veronese wines with a lunch and tasting in Valpolicella. 

You will have a choice of two experiences that will both begin with a walk through the vineyards accompanied by a guide and a tasting of Garda EVO oil. 

Trip to Valpolicella

Testing wines will be 5, representing a complete journey throughout the Valpolicella area:

• Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
• Rosato Veronese IGT
• Corvina Veronese IGT
• Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

These products will be paired with a board of local cured meats and cheeses, fresh bread and the winery's own products such as jams, red wine jellies and giardiniera.

Tasting and light lunch

Also here you will have the opportunity to taste 5 wines:

• Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
• Rosato Veronese IGT
• Corvina Veronese IGT
• Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

To match you will have a platter of cured meats and cheeses with jams made by the Fugolo Gianluca farm. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy a cold pasta dish with pesto sauce with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella in summer, and tortellini with butter and sage in winter.

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.

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.

The tasting and visit to Bornato Castle is a beautiful experience.

Bornato Castle and Villa Orlando, located in the heart of Franciacorta, is a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle.

Built in medieval times, it was later remodeled in later periods, resulting in a very interesting architectural complex.

You can decide whether to take a tour with lunch, or have a tasting with wines from the winery.

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.

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 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.

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 in the Euganean Hills takes place in the estate vineyard, surrounded by greenery. It is available from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

During the experience, you will taste a selection of wines accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses, with detailed information about each wine, the soil of origin, grape variety, winemaking processes and organoleptic characteristics. The approximate duration is one hour.

The three tasting options are:

• "Arquà": 3 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats.
• "Colli Euganei": 4 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.
• "Vulcanica": 5 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.

These experiences provide an opportunity to explore local wines and discover the region's food and wine culture.

A guided winery tour in Vo', outside Padua, will immerse you in the wine culture of the Veneto region. You will taste historic Veneto wines on the winery's panoramic terrace, overlooking the Euganean Hills, or inside the barrique cellar.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the wine laboratory where you will learn about the winery's traditional production processes and aging techniques. Afterwards, you will taste 3 or 5 local wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a charcuterie board.

Overview (1 hour 30 minutes)

The tasting takes place on the winery's panoramic terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. The tasting includes 5 wines:

• 2 white wines
• 2 red wines
• 1 sweet wine

The tasting is accompanied by:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 1 type of local cured meats
• 1 type of cheese
• Bread and water

A complimentary bottle of wine offered by the winery is provided for couples.

In the barrique cellar (2 hours)

The tasting takes place inside the winery's barrique cellar and includes 3 Riserva wines, paired with:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 2 types of local cured meats
• 2 types of cheeses
• Bread and water

Complimentary 2 bottles of wine offered by the winery are provided for couples.

The visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the production of the historic Veneto wines and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, relatives or your partner.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Wine Tasting in the Berici Hills between Padua and Vicenza can be developed, depending on your preferences, according to three different options: 

Edgard Wine Tasting 

You will taste the most characteristic wines of the winery. From the highly prized Sior Marco 2020 to the winery's Arcadia.

All é accompanied by fragrant appetizers consisting of products closely linked to the territory that have been part of the traditional Veneto gastronomy since time immemorial. During the tastings, locally produced materials are preferred.

This tasting è available daily at 10:00 am or 5:00 pm.

Interlude Tasting

You will be offered 4 excellent labels specially selected for you accompanied by bread cookie. The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes  and costs 20€ per person. 

This tastingè available on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

Tasting Raixe Grixe 

You will be offered 4 excellent labels selected especially for you accompanied by pan biscotto and Asiago cheese, which are typical local products that are an integral part of the history of our area.

This tasting è available on Fridays at 5:30 pm.

Before the tastings, you will be offered a tour of the vineyards surrounding the winery, the historic villa, the little church and the fountain: a setting steeped in history that will remind you of your roots.

During the visits with tasting you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, paired with typical products of the local gastronomy, such as cured meats, cheeses and artisan-made bread.

At the end of the tour and tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase products from the winery.

The Prosecco winery tour and tasting in Valdobbiadene is the perfect experience for those who want to discover all the secrets of Valdobbiadene DOCG.

This tour includes a full tour inside the winery and the tasting of 5 homemade Prosecco sparkling wines.

The tour starts with a guided tour of the winery: you will enter the production rooms where you will see the grape production tank, the presses and all the machinery. During the tour a guide will explain the stages of Prosecco production.

After the tour of the winery is over you can take a few moments among the beautiful vines that surround the facility and then move on to the tasting.

The tasting will be of 5 different sparkling wines chosen from among a dozen products (10 prosecchi doc, dogc, with all varieties of prosecco sweetness).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

Wine tasting in the hills of Valdobbiadene is a delightful experience that can be developed in two different ways.

Both tours will begin with a description of the production process and a tour of the winery.

If you then decide to take the 1h15minute tour, a tasting of 4 wines will follow. In the 2h tasting, however, you will also take a guided walk through the winery's rows during which you will also have time to ask questions.

Both tastings include a food pairing with each of the proposed wines.

For children and it will still be possible to have a tasting with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

A guided winery tour in Vo', outside Padua, will immerse you in the wine culture of the Veneto region. You will taste historic Veneto wines on the winery's panoramic terrace, overlooking the Euganean Hills, or inside the barrique cellar.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the wine laboratory where you will learn about the winery's traditional production processes and aging techniques. Afterwards, you will taste 3 or 5 local wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a charcuterie board.

Overview (1 hour 30 minutes)

The tasting takes place on the winery's panoramic terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. The tasting includes 5 wines:

• 2 white wines
• 2 red wines
• 1 sweet wine

The tasting is accompanied by:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 1 type of local cured meats
• 1 type of cheese
• Bread and water

A complimentary bottle of wine offered by the winery is provided for couples.

In the barrique cellar (2 hours)

The tasting takes place inside the winery's barrique cellar and includes 3 Riserva wines, paired with:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 2 types of local cured meats
• 2 types of cheeses
• Bread and water

Complimentary 2 bottles of wine offered by the winery are provided for couples.

The visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the production of the historic Veneto wines and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, relatives or your partner.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Wine Tasting in the Berici Hills between Padua and Vicenza can be developed, depending on your preferences, according to three different options: 

Edgard Wine Tasting 

You will taste the most characteristic wines of the winery. From the highly prized Sior Marco 2020 to the winery's Arcadia.

All é accompanied by fragrant appetizers consisting of products closely linked to the territory that have been part of the traditional Veneto gastronomy since time immemorial. During the tastings, locally produced materials are preferred.

This tasting è available daily at 10:00 am or 5:00 pm.

Interlude Tasting

You will be offered 4 excellent labels specially selected for you accompanied by bread cookie. The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes  and costs 20€ per person. 

This tastingè available on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

Tasting Raixe Grixe 

You will be offered 4 excellent labels selected especially for you accompanied by pan biscotto and Asiago cheese, which are typical local products that are an integral part of the history of our area.

This tasting è available on Fridays at 5:30 pm.

Before the tastings, you will be offered a tour of the vineyards surrounding the winery, the historic villa, the little church and the fountain: a setting steeped in history that will remind you of your roots.

During the visits with tasting you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, paired with typical products of the local gastronomy, such as cured meats, cheeses and artisan-made bread.

At the end of the tour and tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase products from the winery.

A wine tasting in Conegliano, including a guided tour of the winery, offers an extraordinary experience to explore the secrets of the wineries, immerse yourself in their fascinating history and conclude with a delicious tasting accompanied by delicious appetizers.

This is an experience suitable for anyone over the age of 18, so it consists of a guided tour of the cellars, during which you will be explained all the interesting facts about the winery and the company.

The tour will then end with a tasting of locally produced wines.

For the vineyard picnic in Valdobbiadene, you can choose from two different baskets:

Little Red Riding Hood

The "Little Red Riding Hood" basket includes a bottle of Prosecco Marchet Extra Dry, smoked Giacomino salami or half salami, smoked ricotta, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Flavors of Valdobbiadene

The "Flavors of Valdobbiadene" basket includes a bottle of Marchet Extra Dry Prosecco from Terra di Guia winery, half a salami, a smoked pork tenderloin called "Giacomino," malga cheese, smoked ricotta, sweet and sour giardiniera, a loaf of bread and two 0.50-liter bottles of Italian water.

Both offerings will give you an authentic gastronomic experience of the Valdobbiadene region, with high-quality local products and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.