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 that you can taste while touring the winery's production area with a brief introduction to the project. After that you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Then, depending on your taste, you can create your own custom blend.

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

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of your wine to take home with you.

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.

Brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch is perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm is not only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.

From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard some fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch is available from October through April.

Wine tasting with a visit to the Urban Winery in Milan to spend a wine day without leaving the city.

Basic Tour

During this tour you will have the opportunity to taste 3 glasses of wine.

Classic Tour

This option includes a welcome glass, a visit to the winery's production area, an explanation of the winemaking process and, finally, the tasting of 3 glasses accompanied by a food tasting.

Wine Lovers Tour

This tour begins with a welcome glass, continues with a visit to the winery and explanation of the winemaking process, and then concludes with a tasting of 5 glasses accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products.

Wine tasting and brunch in Milan to spend an encological and culinary day with groups of friends, families and couples.

Program

During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the winery with an introduction to the project and explanation of the production process. After that you will have a tasting of 4 glasses of wine accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products, including a cutting board, toast, hummus and beef meatballs. To finish sweet wine and dessert.

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

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

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch è consists of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescia 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
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
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•    Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch è consisting of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Sweet

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

Platinum tasting

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The lunch è consists of 5 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
•    Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
•    Sweet

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

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

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

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 there 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

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

Wine tasting with guided tour of the winery in Corte Franca è 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, guided by the producer, of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses. It will then continue with a visit to the winery, where you can learn about Franciacorta production techniques. 

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The tasting includes the following 3 wines:

•    3 Franciacorta Millesimati

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed board 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 meats and cheeses. 

Countryman

The tasting includes:

•    6 wines of your choice

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

The art of time

This exclusive event allows you to discover the classic expression of Franciacorta DOCG. You will taste 4 selected vintages that will be accompanied by a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

Golosa

The tasting includes:

•    8 wines of your choice

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

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

In the town of Lonato, a few kilometers from Desenzano del Garda, you will stroll through the vineyard and visit the winery of the Perla del Garda winery to learn about its renowned Lugana DOP wines.

The wines will be accompanied by baked goods and traditional Lombard gastronomic products.

You will be able to choose between two different tours:

Classic (1 hour and 30 minutes)

The classic tour includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of three types of Lake Garda wines:

•    Lugana DOC
•    Garda DOC
•    Valtènesi DOC

Vintage (2 hours)

The vintage experience includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of five Lugana DOC wines from Lake Garda, including wines awarded 3 Glasses by Gambero Rosso.

Get ready for a tasty and relaxing experience near the shores of Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and the landscapes of Lombardy.

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.

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.

An opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the vineyards and breathtaking natural views, while enjoying local products 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.

Among the wines selected for the tasting are:

•    La Contea Alpi Retiche IGT,
•    Riserva La Gatta Valtellina Superiore DOCG,
•    Giovanni Segantini Valtellina Superiore DOCG,
•    Prestigio Valtellina Superiore DOCG
•    San Domenico Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG

A visit with brewery tasting in Livigno, Lombardy, allows you to take an exclusive tour into the world of craft beer and distilleries.

You will have the opportunity to visit the winery, the brewery with all its production areas, and see up close the raw materials we use.

The tour will begin with a brief introduction to the history of Europe's tallest brewery, followed by a simple explanation of the production processes and how our beers are created, from the initial mashing stage to hopping.

We will then move on to a tour of the cellar, where the beer is matured and then stored.

During the experience you will be accompanied by qualified sommeliers who will guide you through a 360° tasting session where you will have the opportunity to taste the beers produced on site accompanied by appetizers, creating the perfect pairing with each sip.

Wine tasting in Valtellina is 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 4 different wine tourism experiences to choose from.

All experiences include a visit to the winery and a small cutting board with typical Valtellina products, such as cold cuts, cheeses 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

Rosa Camuna

This experience is named after one of the most famous rock carvings in the Camonica Valley and features a tasting of 3 wines.

The following wines will be tasted:

•    Alpi Retiche IGT Cerasum
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Inferno La Martellina
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella La Priora

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"

Mother Earth

Experience that offers the tasting of 4 wines:

•    Alpi Retiche IGT Cerasum
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Le Coppelle
•    Valtellina Superiore DOCG Inferno Riserva Al Carmine
•    Sforzato DOCG Messere

The tasting will take place in a relaxing environment perfect for a day out or a weekend away. 

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

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.

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.

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.