Amarone and flavors of Valpolicella from Verona
Live a complete oenological experience dedicated to Amarone wine in the territory where it is born, the evocative Valpolicella, with a comfortable departure from Verona. Accompanied by an expert guide of the territory, you will reach a selected winery nestled among hills and orderly rows of vines, where you can learn up close about the history, techniques and secrets of the production of this symbolic wine of Veneto. During the visit, you will walk through the drying areas, the aging rooms and the spaces dedicated to barrel aging, before living a rich guided tasting of Amarone and other local wines paired with typical products.
The experience is completed by a refined light lunch, designed to enhance the aromas of the glass without weighing you down, in a relaxed and panoramic atmosphere that will allow you to savor every detail of this extraordinary wine-growing territory.
Highlights
Take part in an experience dedicated to Amarone wine that combines a winery visit, technical explanations and guided tastings, ideal for truly understanding what makes this great Valpolicella red unique.
Discover Valpolicella by traveling from Verona in a comfortable minivan, admiring hills, orderly vineyards and rural villages while an expert guide tells you the history, traditions and curiosities of the wine territory.
Visit a selected Valpolicella winery, exploring drying areas, winemaking rooms and barriqueries, to clearly understand the journey of the grape that becomes quality Amarone.
Enjoy a guided tasting of Amarone and other local wines accompanied by a curated light lunch with typical products, designed to enhance flavors and aromas without weighing down the overall experience.
Experience a guided tour in a small group with departure from Verona, perfect for those seeking direct contact with guide and producers, a relaxed pace and an authentic approach to wine tourism in Valpolicella.
A journey into the world of Amarone in Valpolicella.
The experience begins in the center of Verona, where you will meet the guide and the rest of the small group at an easily reachable meeting point, ideal for those staying near the Arena of Verona or the main streets. After a brief introduction on the territory's history and the peculiarities of Valpolicella, you will board a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, perfect for enjoying the journey in total relaxation. Along the road, your gaze will embrace gentle hills carpeted with vineyards, rural villages and ancient estates, while the guide tells you how the great reds of the area were born, from Valpolicella Classico to Ripasso to the famous Amarone.
This panoramic transfer is not a simple journey, but the first chapter of a true guided tour among landscapes, traditions and curiosities related to local viticulture, designed to gradually immerse you in the unique atmosphere of one of the most renowned wine areas in Italy.
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Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Piazzetta Santi Apostoli, 1
- 2
Verona
Hop-on Hop-off stop
- 3
Van (20 minutes)
- 4
Winery (2 hours)
Accompanied visit, Wine tasting, Sightseeing
- 5
Van (15 minutes)
- 6
Arrive back at:
Piazzetta Santi Apostoli, 1 Other stop For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Transfer with a comfortable minivan
- Local English-speaking qualified guide
- Full wine tastings at a family-run wine bar, including the Amarone Riserva
- Snacks paired with the wines
What's not included
- Personal expenses and purchase of bottles or products at the wine bar
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside the indicated meeting point, unless specifically arranged
Good to know
Important
- Flag any allergies or particular dietary needs at the time of booking, so the venue can adapt the light lunch.
- The experience also runs in less-than-perfect weather conditions; remember to bring suitable clothing and comfortable footwear to move around the winery estate.
Good to know
- The tour is also ideal as a first introduction to the world of wine, thanks to the clear and accessible explanations of the guide.
- At the winery estate it is usually possible to buy the labels tasted at favorable conditions compared to normal sales channels.
- Valpolicella is a few kilometers from Verona: this experience easily integrates with a visit to the Verona Arena or Juliet's House on the same day.
Useful tips
- Wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes, since part of the visit takes place in wine-bar areas with damp or slightly uneven floors.
- Remember to bring a light jacket or an extra layer; the aging rooms can be cool even in summer to best preserve the wine.
- Avoid overly intense perfumes, so you can fully appreciate the complex aromas of Amarone and the other wines during the tasting.
Not allowed
- It is not allowed to take part under the influence of alcohol or to behave in ways that disturb other participants or the wine bar staff.
- Pets are not allowed inside the production areas and tasting rooms, unless otherwise indicated by the venue.