The 20 best Wine Tastings in Lombardy

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

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At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Learn all the secrets about wine making and create your own unique blend with this workshop at the Urban Winery in Milan.

Program

As soon as you arrive, you will be served a welcome glass, which you can taste during a tour of the winery's production area, accompanied by a brief introduction to the project.

Next you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Based on your tastes, you can then create your own custom blend.

To conclude, you will be able to unleash your imagination by decorating the bottle label of the created wine.

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of the wine made, one per group (group means the group that made the reservation), to take home as a memento of the experience.

Any extra bottles of the created blend can be purchased directly on site, at a price of 10€ per bottle, upon request to the facility prior to creation.

Enjoy a relaxing evening with a dinner and tasting in Scanzorosciate, in the hills outside Bergamo.

Every weekend, an atmospheric wine and food experience accompanied by a cozy winery atmosphere awaits you.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu that celebrates seasonal produce:

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course è accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates a'harmony between food and wine.

On request, é can take a guided tour of the winery to learn about the winery's history, production methods and the unique characteristics of the wines.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Treat yourself to a dinner with wine tasting in a refined wine shop in the heart of Città Studi, Milan, and let yourself be guided in a unique experience that combines authentic flavors and wines of excellence.

You will be welcomed in an intimate and well-kept environment, created with the aim of telling, through the glass, the stories and traditions of small Italian wineries, custodians of quality and passion. Each sip will be a journey through the vineyards of Italy.

Your dinner will include a delicious food and wine journey: starting with a rich platter of selected cold cuts and cheeses, paired with a glass of wine, and then continuing with an exclusive VasoCottura dish signed by chef Paolo Bodon, accompanied by a second glass.

You can choose from land, seafood or vegetarian proposals designed to satisfy every palate.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, please contact the facility after booking to personalize your experience.

Have a unique experience with this guided gin tasting in Milan, a stone's throw from Piazzale Loreto.

The tastings are true guided aperitifs: a fun and informal opportunity to explore the world of gin and discover the spirits produced directly on site.

After a welcome Gin Tonic, you will be taken on a journey to discover distillation, the history of gin, production processes and the characteristics of our products, comparing them with others on the market.

Following this, you will have the opportunity to taste in purity up to four references of your choice from those that have captured your curiosity, to appreciate their peculiarities and directly understand how different techniques and ingredients are reflected in the glass.

Aperitivo and wine tasting at sunset in a romantic location among the vineyards outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate.

Aperitif proposal at the winery consists of a traditional platter of KM0 cured meats and cheeses, baked goods and a sweet final treat. Paired with three glasses, including a passito, of the winery's production

A wine tasting with a guided tour of the "Il Dosso" 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 tasting, led by the producer, of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses. It will continue with a visit to the winery, where you can learn about Franciacorta production techniques. 

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

The winery tour 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:

Tour of Knowledge

Tour of the winery in the production area that will end in the tasting room with the tasting of 4 wines: Lugana Doc Brut Metodo Classico, Lugana Doc, Chiaretto Valtenesi and Merlot Notte a San Martino.

 The tasting will be accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses.

Tour Lugana Doc

Tour of the winery with tasting of Lugana references in still and sparkling wine versions: Diciannove marzo Lugana Doc Pas Dosè, Lugana Doc Brut, Lugana Doc, Demesse Vecchie Lugana doc.

The tasting will be accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses.

Olivini Family Tour

Complete tour of the winery, visit to the sparkling wine cellar and the barrique cellar that will conclude with a tasting of all the references produced on site.

Tasting will be accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses.

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following è will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

To personalize the experience you can choose from 2 time slots:

•    10:30 - 11:30 visit to the winery, 11:30 - 12:30 tasting with lunch
•    15:00 - 16:00 visit to the winery, 16:00 - 17:00 tasting with lunch

In case of food allergies and intolerances é you can contact the facility after booking.

A guided winery tour with lunch at Ambrosini Estate will give you an insight into Franciacorta wine production techniques and a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

This is followed by lunch based on the selected menu.

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Appetizers based on typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
•    Spiedo Bresciano based on mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG
•    Dessert paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold tasting

The lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dish
•    Dessert

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

•    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Cheese board from the Brescian valleys paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" vintage 2011 DOCG
•    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The visit with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also to have a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

The rosé tasting with tour of the bio winery in Valtenesi on Lake Garda will allow you to enjoy a unique wine surrounded by the vineyards of Lake Garda.

The activity begins with a walk through the winery's most important vineyard, a 5-minute drive from the winery. It is one of the highest vineyards in Valtenesi, in fact from that point you can admire the moraine hills. On the way back you will be guided to the winery where the rosé production and winemaking process will be explained.

To end the experience, you will be escorted to the tasting room and have the opportunity to taste the winery's top 3 rosés:

•    Bèspoi
•    Preafète
•    Vegna

The tasting will be accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, in case of food intolerances or special needs, you will need to contact the facility in advance.

Enjoy a relaxing evening with a dinner and tasting in Scanzorosciate, in the hills outside Bergamo.

Every weekend, an atmospheric wine and food experience accompanied by a cozy winery atmosphere awaits you.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu that celebrates seasonal produce:

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course è accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates a'harmony between food and wine.

On request, é can take a guided tour of the winery to learn about the winery's history, production methods and the unique characteristics of the wines.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Guided tour and goat care at Sopra la Panca Farm, in Postalesio, in the province of Sondrio, in the heart of Valtellina.

The experience begins with guests being welcomed to the farm and a guided tour of all areas, including the milking room and dairy.
Afterwards, animal care is provided and guests can watch and participate in hay feeding and grazing.
It concludes with a tasting of the farm's dairy products.

Wine tasting at a Lake Como winery, with the opportunity to walk outdoors among the vineyards and production areas of a local farm.  

The tour includes the historic family-owned wineries and a tasting of 3 selected home-produced wines. The tastings are accompanied by platters of local cheeses and cured meats to enhance the flavors of the wines offered.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful views of the upper Lake Como's mountains.

The tour can be conducted in both Italian and English.

An opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the vineyards and breathtaking natural vistas while enjoying local produce and fine local wines.

The tasting includes a guided tour of the vineyard and historic winery, an aperitif of traditional Valtellina cured meats and cheeses, and a guided tasting of Triacca wines.

Wine tasting and typical Valtellina products in Tirano ideal for spending a culinary and wine day in Valtellina.

Wine Tasting

On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Butéga Valtellina circuit, also included is a guided tasting of 3 glasses of Nebbiolo Valtellinese accompanied by a sampling of artisanal products from the facility.

Apple Cider Tasting

On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Butéga Valtellina circuit, also included is a guided tasting of 3 glasses of apple cider accompanied by a tasting of artisanal products from the facility.

Mixed tasting

On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Butéga Valtellina circuit, also included is a guided tasting of 4 glasses accompanied by a tasting of artisanal products from the facility. The glasses you are going to taste are apple cider, Nebbiolo rosé wine, Nebbiolo red wine, mead or liqueur.

Wine tasting in Valtellina the perfect opportunity to learn about local products in the company of friends or family. The farm located in Chiuro, in the province of Sondrio, offers 2 different wine tourism experiences to choose from.

All experiences include a visit to the winery and a small cutting board with typical products from Valtellina, such as salami, cheese and bread.

Discover Valtellina

Experience involving the tasting of 3 wines. The wines offered will be:

•    Alpi Retiche IGT Rezio
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Inferno Efesto
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Signorie Riserva

Smells of Nebbiolo

This experience allows you to taste 4 wines from Valtellina:

•    IGT Alpi Retiche Rezio
•    Valtellina Superiore Docg Inferno Efèsto
•    Valtellina Superiore Docg Sassella Riserva
•    Sforzato di Valtellina Docg "Il Gheppio"

In case of food allergies or intolerances it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Farm visit and tasting of typical products in Sondrio ideal for spending a day discovering the Valtellina dairy and wine-making tradition.

There are 2 different tours within the experience:

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Aperitif

You begin with a tour of the farm and winery, you will then have a tasting of 2 vintages of Nebbiolo wine along with a tasting of organic cheeses.

Light lunch

You will begin with a tour of the farm and winery, then do a tasting of 2 vintages of Nebbiolo wine along with a light lunch of crostini with flavored butter and ricotta cheese, organic cheeses, cured meats, dessert, coffeeè and water.