A special wine tour of the Valpolicella,
ideal for lovers of robust red wine.

from euro 265/person

The Valpolicella is located between Verona and Lake Garda, an easy drive from Milan. This group of small valleys has been famous for its wine production for over 2,000 years. Discover all of the wines made here today, including Amarone, Ripasso, Valpolicella and Recioto. Learn about the local grape varietals and unique production methods directly from the winemakers. Enjoy the beautiful hilly scenery as you explore the Valpolicella Classica wine producing area with your private guide.

What’s Included:

• Private day trip to the Valpolicella wine country
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Milan
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• English-speaking certified wine expert as your wine guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the hilly Valpolicella valleys, past olive groves and classical villas
• 2 boutique winery visits, from vineyard to cellar, where you will meet the winemakers
• 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone
• A traditional lunch at a typical trattoria
• Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

Wines you will taste on this tour:

• Valpolicella Classico DOC
• Valpolicella Superiore DOC
• Ripasso della Valpolicella DOC
• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
• Recioto della Valpolicella DOC

This is an example of the wines we typically taste at each winery. The actual selection may vary slightly, however.

Program

9:30 am
Pick-up from your location in Milan

10:45 am
Arrive at the first winery in Negrar.
Meet the winemaker and learn about the wine making process.
A full guided wine tasting of all of the wines they produce.

12:30 pm
Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria

2:30 pm
A scenic drive to Marano della Valpolicella to the second winery.
Walk through the vineyards with the winemaker and see where the grapes are dried for the Amarone and Recioto wines, followed by a guided wine tasting of their production.

4:30 pm
Leave the Valpolicella for the return drive to Milan.
Drop-off at your location at approx. 6:15pm.