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Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience

2.5 hours
Verona, Italy

About this activity

You'll start with a walk in the vineyards surrounding our Winery in Marano di Valpolicella. We'll tell you the family history about wines and estates. You'll visit 17th century cellar and the special traditional room to dry grapes: Fruttaio. You'll see steps of the wine process and the refinement of our great red wines in oak barrels. Finally you'll taste a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, learning the evaluation by sight, smell and taste. We'll pair it with our organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa from Valpolicella (a kind of salami). Enjoy the view from our marvellous terrace where you can have the best view on the Valpolicella Hills! Find out more options on the website Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde! New features: give it as a gift with a customized experience voucher!

Highlights

  • You'll start with a walk in the vineyards surrounding our Winery in Marano di Valpolicella. We'll tell you the family history about wines and estates. You'll visit 17th century cellar and the special traditional room to dry grapes: Fruttaio. You'll see steps of the wine process and the refinement of our great red wines in oak barrels. Finally you'll taste a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, learning the evaluation by sight, smell and taste. We'll pair it with our organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa from Valpolicella (a kind of salami). Enjoy the view from our marvellous terrace where you can have the best view on the Valpolicella Hills! Find out more options on the website Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde! New features: give it as a gift with a customized experience voucher!

Full description

Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!

Included / Excluded

  • A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone
  • Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker
  • Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house
  • Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace
  • Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney

Meeting point

Verona, VR, Italy Depending on the type of your ticket, follow these instructions: [Wine tasting at the Winery]: meeting point at loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR [W.T. + transfer -> Winery]: 10am VR centre; 10:15am train station

Important information

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  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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