Amarone Wine Tasting TourValpolicella's Treasures: Exploring the Home of Amarone
Discover the prized wine from the hilly countryside just outside Verona. This tour offers an intimate look into the world of Amarone and other prestigious wines of the Valpolicella region.
Departure from Verona and First Winery Visit
Your wine adventure begins as you meet your guide in Verona. From there, you will embark on a scenic drive to the lush countryside of Valpolicella, where winemaking traditions date back to ancient Greek times.
Upon arrival at the first winery, you will meet a local winemaker who will guide you through the cellars. Here, you will learn about the various wines produced in the area, with a special focus on Amarone, a rich wine made from partially dried grapes. The winemaker will share insights into the unique production methods and the characteristics that make Valpolicella wines so distinctive.
Second Winery Visit and Wine Tasting
Following the first winery, you will continue to a family-run estate. Here, you will have the opportunity to see the vineyards up close and learn about the crucial grape-drying process that gives Amarone its intense flavor and body.
Your visit will include a comprehensive wine-tasting session, where you will sample various Valpolicella wines, including the prestigious Amarone. As you taste, your host will share fascinating stories and fun facts about the wines and the region, enhancing your appreciation of each glass.
Later, you will return to Verona surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Valpolicella, with its rolling hills, verdant valleys, and picturesque vineyards.
Departure from Verona and First Winery Visit
Your wine adventure begins as you meet your guide in Verona. From there, you will embark on a scenic drive to the lush countryside of Valpolicella, where winemaking traditions date back to ancient Greek times.
Upon arrival at the first winery, you will meet a local winemaker who will guide you through the cellars. Here, you will learn about the various wines produced in the area, with a special focus on Amarone, a rich wine made from partially dried grapes. The winemaker will share insights into the unique production methods and the characteristics that make Valpolicella wines so distinctive.
Second Winery Visit and Wine Tasting
Following the first winery, you will continue to a family-run estate. Here, you will have the opportunity to see the vineyards up close and learn about the crucial grape-drying process that gives Amarone its intense flavor and body.
Your visit will include a comprehensive wine-tasting session, where you will sample various Valpolicella wines, including the prestigious Amarone. As you taste, your host will share fascinating stories and fun facts about the wines and the region, enhancing your appreciation of each glass.
Later, you will return to Verona surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Valpolicella, with its rolling hills, verdant valleys, and picturesque vineyards.
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Tour Information
- Tour Code : VERVWIT005.25
- Type : Small Group Tour
- Category : Food & Wine Tours
- Duration : 4 Hours
- Departure City : Verona, Italy
- Departure : Guaranteed Departure
- Grade/Difficulity : Easy
- Transport Mode : Car/Minivan
- Children Allowed : No
- Min Group Size : 1
- Max Group Size : 8
- Arrangement : Driver-Guide
- Entrance Fee : No inside visits
- Hotel Pickup : No
- Language Offered : English
- Hotel Dropoff : No
- Meeting Time: 09:30 AM / 02:30 PM / 09:00 AM
- Starting/Meeting Point : Verona, Via Ristori 7. The guide will be in front of the theater holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier
Availability
From April 2024 To December 2026
English - Every Weekday Except Sunday
English - Every Weekday Except Sunday
Blackout Dates
20,21,25 April 2025, 1 May 2025, 2 June 2025, 15 August 2025, 1 November 2025, 7,25,26,30,31 December 2025
Highlights
- Explore the Valpolicella wine region, home to over 400 wineries
- Visit two distinct wineries and meet local winemakers
- Learn about the unique Amarone production process
- Enjoy two wine-tasting sessions featuring Valpolicella wines
Tour Includes
- Transportation
- English-speaking guide
- 2 Winery visits
- 2 Wine tastings
Tour Excludes
- Everything that is not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Notes
- The tour is also available in Portuguese and Spanish upon request.
- 9.30am tour available from April to October only
Pricing
From | To | Per Pax | |
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Apr 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday | € 100 |