Celebrating Amarone in the hills of Valpolicella.
Let yourself be accompanied on an exclusive journey among the hills of Valpolicella, where the legendary Amarone is born, on a private full-day tour dedicated to wine, landscape and Veneto hospitality. Starting from Verona, your driver will lead you among villages, vineyards and selected wineries, where you will meet passionate producers and discover how a simple bunch of grapes becomes a great meditation wine. The guided tastings, food pairings and cellar visits will allow you to experience the authentic essence of this territory, with all the time you need to savor every detail in complete peace, away from the crowd and with the utmost care for your personal experience.
Highlights
Enjoy an exclusive full-day private tour departing from Verona, dedicated to the hills of Valpolicella and the legendary Amarone wine, without sharing the experience with strangers.
Discover two different selected wineries in Valpolicella, comparing production styles, cellar philosophies and unique interpretations of Amarone wine and the other local reds.
Take part in guided tastings of multiple labels, including Amarone, accompanied by professional explanations that will help you recognize aromas, structure and aging potential.
Enjoy the comfort of a private transfer with driver from Verona, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle through vineyards, historic villages and stunning hilly panoramas without any worries.
Take advantage of a flexible, tailor-made experience, ideal for couples, small groups of friends and wine enthusiasts who want to celebrate Amarone in an authentic and refined setting.
A full day among vineyards, wineries and flavors of excellence
Your day begins in the center of Verona, where you will meet your private driver and board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, designed to offer you privacy and relaxation from the very first moment. Leaving the city, the road winds through gentle hills, dry stone walls and orderly rows of vines that announce the entry into the historic Valpolicella Classica area. During the journey, you will be able to admire ancient Veneto villas, small stone villages and panoramas extending to the mountains, while you receive a first introduction to the local winemaking tradition, the history of Amarone and the deep bond between this iconic wine and the territory that saw its birth, thus preparing you for the tastings that will follow in the wineries selected exclusively for your group.
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Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Piazzetta Santi Apostoli, 1
- 2
Transfer by bus/coach (30 minutes)
- 3
Valpolicella (75 minutes)
Wine tasting
- 4
Transfer by bus/coach (10 minutes)
- 5
Valpolicella
Lunch (1.5 hours)
- 6
Transfer by bus/coach (15 minutes)
- 7
Valpolicella (75 minutes)
Wine tasting
- 8
Transfer by bus/coach (15 minutes)
- 9
Arrive back at:
Piazzetta Santi Apostoli, 1 For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Private transfer with a comfortable minibus
- English-speaking local wine expert
- Full red-wine tastings, including at least two Ripasso and two Amarone
- Full lunch paired with wine
What's not included
- Full lunch at a trattoria, unless otherwise indicated at the time of booking
- Personal expenses, purchase of wine bottles and optional tips
Good to know
Important
- The exact itinerary and the wineries visited may vary based on the producers' availability and the season, while still maintaining the same overall quality of the experience.
- Inform the organization in advance in case of allergies, intolerances or particular dietary needs, so any food pairings during the tastings can be best adapted.
Good to know
- Wineries often offer the chance to ship purchased wines directly home, including abroad, with costs and methods to be checked on site.
- Bringing a camera or a charged smartphone is a good idea, since the Valpolicella panoramas are especially scenic in every season.
- If you stay overnight in Verona, you can ask the provider for personalized advice on restaurants and wine bars where you can keep exploring local wines and cuisine after the tour.
Useful tips
- Wear comfortable footwear, because some parts of the visit at the winery estate and in the vineyards may take place on dirt or slightly uneven ground.
- Remember to bring a light jacket even in summer, since aging rooms and drying rooms maintain cooler temperatures.
- If you are interested in buying bottles of Amarone or other wines, check in advance the possibilities of international shipping directly from the winery estate.
Not allowed
- Driving the tour vehicle, which is reserved exclusively for the professional driver appointed by the experience provider
- Taking part visibly under the influence of alcohol or with behavior that may disturb the wine bar staff or compromise safety