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.
 

Romantic dinner at Pomiroeu in Brianza is a unique dining experience featuring a cozy and romantic atmosphere. A perfect gift to give to your sweetheart.

The history of Pomiroeu restaurant began in 1993, to date it is 30 years that chef Giancarlo Morelli with his creativity, experience and attention to sustainable, natural and seasonal products creates a unique gastronomic experience in this little paradise, recognized at the top of Italian cuisine.

During your candlelight dinner in the wine cellar, you will be immersed in a magical place, reserved exclusively for you, which houses a precious collection of Italian and international bottles.

You will have a choice between two menus consisting of 4 or 6 courses. It will be a surprise culinary journey inspired by Chef Giancarlo Morelli. You will also be able to decide whether to pair three glasses of wine to make the most of your experience.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.