Test your senses with a blindfolded tasting in Verona
In this original experience in the heart of Verona, you will discover wine in a completely different way than usual, setting aside the label and relying only on smell, taste and touch. You will wear a blindfold and taste four glasses that appear similar but come from different wineries, guided by an expert who will help you recognize aromas, structure and nuances. Nothing will influence your impressions: you won't see the bottles, you won't know the price, you won't know the brand, but you will focus only on the sensations.
In an intimate and convivial atmosphere, this blindfolded tasting will allow you to test your knowledge, compare with the other participants and discover how much a label can condition the judgment on a glass of wine. Ideal for curious wine lovers, couples and small groups of friends who want to live a fun and at the same time educational moment in an authentic Veronese wine bar.
Highlights
Experience an engaging blindfolded tasting in the heart of Verona, where four selected glasses let you focus only on the authentic aromas and flavors of the wine, without being influenced by brands, labels or the colors in the glass.
Test your sensory abilities while tasting four apparently similar wines but coming from different wineries, learning to recognize aromatic, body and structural nuances that often escape in a traditional tasting.
Enjoy the intimate, cozy atmosphere of a true Veronese wine bar, La Botteghetta La Bottega di Verona, where shelves of selected bottles and the presence of a local expert make the experience warm, welcoming and authentic.
Discover how much sight conditions wine judgment by comparing your impressions with closed eyes to the final reveal of the labels, the origin and any price differences between the various glasses tasted during the activity.
Take advantage of the sommelier's personalized advice on how to taste, store and pair wines in everyday life, taking home new useful skills to choose with greater confidence the bottles to share with friends and family.
Blindfolded sensory experience among the wines of Verona
Your journey begins in a characteristic wine bar in the historic center, La Botteghetta La Bottega di Verona, where you will be welcomed in a warm, intimate and informal environment, surrounded by shelves full of selected labels from the Veneto and Italian territory. The expert who leads the activity will illustrate the philosophy of blindfolded wine tasting, explaining how the absence of sight makes smell and taste more acute and allows you to grasp details often overlooked. Before starting, you will receive some practical instructions on how to bring the glass close, how to swirl the wine, how to inhale slowly to perceive the aromas and how to let the liquid spread in your mouth to recognize acidity, softness, tannins and aromatic persistence.
In this relaxed atmosphere, you can ask questions, share expectations and mentally prepare for a small sensory game that gently challenges habits and beliefs about the world of wine.
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What's included
- 4 wine tastings
- Blindfolded tasting kit
- Final tasting test
- Bread, breadsticks and a mini cured-meat platter with a selection of fresh meat and cheese
- Mineral or sparkling water
What's not included
- Transfers to and from the meeting point
- Extra food or snacks not specified in the experience
Good to know
Important
- Show up at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time for registration and brief introduction.
- The activity is not recommended for those with severe allergies or intolerances to wine or sulfites, since all the glasses served contain wine products.
Good to know
- The wine bar is a short walk from symbolic places like the Verona Arena and Juliet's House, ideal for combining the experience with a city visit.
- The group is small, to foster dialogue with the sommelier and allow everyone to participate with questions and comments.
- In case of particular needs, such as a preferred language or small celebrations, it is advisable to flag it in advance to check the customization options.
Useful tips
- Avoid using intense perfumes before the experience, so you can better perceive the aromas of the wines during the blindfolded tasting.
- Have a light snack before arriving, so you don't take part on a completely empty stomach but without weighing yourself down and altering the perception of flavors.
- Note mentally or in a notebook your impressions of each glass, so during the final reveal you can compare sensations and comments.
What to bring
- Passport or ID document
Not allowed
- Participation by people visibly under the influence of alcohol is not allowed.
- It is not allowed to bring outside alcoholic drinks during the tasting.