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.

Agritourism tasting in the Bergamo hills in Pontida allows you to taste local wines at the first vegetarian and vegan agritourism restaurant in the province of Bergamo.

While visiting and tasting the organic wines, you will have the opportunity to experience a bit of the world of viticulture, walking among the vines and discovering how the land is protected.

The experience will begin with a visit to the farm's vineyards during which you will learn all the secrets of organic farming.

Afterwards, you will be treated to a tasting that will include:

•    5 organic wines
•    a plate of local cheeses
•    veg appetizers
•    homemade bread and breadsticks

The tasting will be held on the panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards or in the winery.

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

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.

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can find your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the stars of the SPA path.

Access to the SPA is a maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.

Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

The visit to the winery will be accompanied by a tasting of 4 wines and a cutting board with local products.

In the 9:30 a.m. schedule, please note that the tasting to follow will be no earlier than 2 p.m.

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.

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 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.

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Visit and wine tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

Lunch

This option begins with a guided winery tour and continues with a tasting of 4 premium wines. The tasting is accompanied by a sampling of local products.

The experience continues with lunch, which includes.

•    1 appetizer of your choice from the menu
•    1 main course of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

Wines and extra drinks are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 10 people)

In addition to a guided tour of the winery, a 5-course tasting menu paired with locally produced wines is included. The menu changes according to seasonality (you can contact the winery after booking to receive information about this).

This tasting itinerary includes four premium wines paired with as many local dishes, prepared using raw materials and products from the Bottega Contadina line.

The experience concludes with a tasting of one of the local spirits, accompanied by a homemade traditional dessert.

In warm weather, the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances, please notify the property 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.

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.

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.

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.

Mountain pasture tour and tasting of typical products in Lanzada in Valtellina ideal for spending a day learning about mountain pasture life.

Within the experience there are 2 different tours:

Aperitif

Visit to the mountain pasture with a chance to watch cheese making in the morning and goat milking in the afternoon. Tasting of 2 vintages of Nebbiolo along with a tasting of organic cheeses.

Light lunch

Visit to the alpine pasture with a chance to watch cheese making in the morning and goat milking in the afternoon.

Tasting of 2 vintages of Nebbiolo along with a lunch of crostini with flavored butter and ricotta cheese, organic cheeses, cured meats, dessert, coffee and water.

From the parking lot to the pasture there is a walk of about 1 hour.

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 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.