The 20 best Wine Tastings in Lombardy

Wine tasting of Ronchi Varesini wines and vineyard visit in Albizzate è a wonderful experience.

The tour will begin with a visit to the vineyards and description of pruning techniques, grape varieties and their cultivation, and harvesting and winemaking; è including an explanation of the Ronchi Varesini PGI and history of Varese wine, possibly with a Power Point lecture projection on the subject.  

Then follows the sensory experience with guided tasting. During the tasting you will taste two wines and they will be accompanied by breadsticks and taralli.

Depending on weather conditions, the tasting will be either in the tasting room or on the terrace or vineyard.

When booking, you will be able to select a small extra cutting board that will include a sampling of cured meats and cheeses.
 

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.

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

Brunch è 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 does not è 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 of fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch è available from April to October.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

You will have the choice of a tasting or lunch.

Tasting
The experience 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 tasting are La Contea Alpi Retiche IGT, Riserva La Gatta Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Giovanni Segantini Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Prestigio Valtellina Superiore DOCG, and San Domenico Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG.

Lunch
The experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard, visit to the historic winery, welcome drink, lunch with a traditional Valtellina menu, and guided wine tasting.
The Triacca selection wines for tasting are La Contea Alpi Retiche IGT, Riserva La Gatta Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Giovanni Segantini Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Prestigio Valtellina Superiore DOCG and San Domenico Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG.

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.

The visit and lunch or dinner with tasting at the brewery in Livigno, Lombardy, will begin with a brief introduction to the history of Europe's highest brewery, followed by a tour of the production area, where the various processes used to create the beers, such as hopping and mashing, will be explained.

The quality of the raw material is the common denominator of each stage of production, and is sought with great care by the master brewer.

At the end of the brewery tour, you can enjoy a dinner or lunch prepared with delicious Italian-Bavarian dishes accompanied by the Lombard brewery's best beers. Lunch is available only on Saturdays.

This is a magnificent brewery visit with tasting!

For children, you can make reservations by contacting the facility directly and they will have the opportunity to order from the menuù a la carte.