Guided tour

Verona: Vineyard and Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Guided tour

Verona: Vineyard and Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

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Immerse yourself in the world of wine on this unforgettable tour of a family run winery in the heart of Valpolicella. Explore the 17th century winery, learn about the process of wine making, and enjoy a wine tasting session with local food on the terrace.

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Duration 2 hours
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Italian, English

Experience

Highlights
  • Taste a selection of traditional Italian wines
  • Visit a 17th century cellar and private rural house
  • Meet the locals at this 5-generation family run winery
  • Learn about the process of wine making from grape to glass
Full description

Visit the countryside of Verona in a rural family-run winery home to 5 generations. At the winery, enjoy a peaceful stroll around the vineyard and listen to the family history of the winery and its estates. Then head to the traditional drying room and learn how to dry Amarone grapes using a process called Appassimento. Listen to the winemaker explain the process of making wine, and how different grapes produce different flavors

Next, visit the rural house and cellar. Experience a venue that has been used for winemaking since the 17th century before enjoying a tasting session of a selection of fine wines including Valpolicella, Ripasso and the great Amarone.

Learn how to evaluate them using your senses of sight, smell and taste. The wine is paired with a selection of antipasti including local cheeses, salami, and extra virgin olive oil. As you eat, admire the stunning view across the Italian countryside and the Valpolicella hills, from the terrace.

Includes
  • Wine tasting with the winemaker
  • Light lunch with tastings of local cheeses, chutney, salami, bread and other local food
  • Visit to the vineyard, the cellar and the traditional room to dry Amarone grapes
  • Explanation of the wine process and refinement
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 18 years

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    Meeting point

    Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, Località Gazzo, 4, 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR.

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    Important information

    Know before you go

    • You must be at least 18 years old to consume alcohol
    • The wine tasting is run by Tenuta S.M. Valverde
    • Assistance can be provided in booking a private transfer or arrange public transport to the winery
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 56 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.3/5
    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Service
      4.8/5
    • Organization
      4.7/5

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    We took a taxi from Verona station to get there. We were greeted by lovely Raphaella who was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable Sommelier. We were two for the visit so felt very private. We walked a part of the grounds, visited the cellar under generous information and finished with tasting of three wines! Also had bread and meat cuts to go with it. Just an awesome morning.

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    February 13, 2023

    A nice, educational opportunity for first-time visitors to Valpolicella region to explore. Includes visit to the vineyard, a tour of the cellars and a tasting in the courtyard of the estate. Nice views - easily accessible by car (if diving alone) and nicely paced. Plan for about 2-hours over-all including the tasting, although it's possible to linger longer. I had this tour on a Sunday at 10:30 am and left about 1:00 - 1:15 to get to my next appointment a short-time away. Tastings in Italy are all about the education and the enjoyment of the wines with small bites, as they show you how the wines go with various foods - this tasting affords the opportunity to enjoy some local cheese and salumi - don't try to cram in 3+ stops if doing a self-guided tour - two in a day is perfect for the full experience.

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    September 18, 2022

    beautiful spot and very friendly staff. views are incredible. tasting is very relaxed but limited to three wines. you get a good glass of each wine but it isn't clear in the description. experience lasted much longer than the 2 hours so don't plan anything for too soon afterwards but it is nice to not feel rushed.

    September 16, 2022

    Product ID: 226306