Valpolicella Vineyards Wine Tasting with Amarone and Ripasso in Verona
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Overview
This wine tour lasts about two and a half hours and takes place at a family-run winery located in the Valpolicella region near Verona. The visit begins with a walk through the vineyards where the family history and estate details are shared. You will see the traditional drying room where Amarone grapes undergo the Appassimento process. Next, the tour continues to a rural house and a 17th-century cellar used for winemaking and aging. The tasting includes a selection of red wines produced on site: Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone. The winemaker guides you through how to assess the wines by sight, smell, and taste. Alongside the wines, you will sample local Monte Veronese cheese, Soppressa Valpolicella salami, and a special cherry chutney. The tasting takes place on a terrace that overlooks the Valpolicella hills, offering a wide view of the surrounding landscape. This visit is hosted directly by the winery without intermediaries or tour operators, providing a personal experience with the winemaker.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Vineyards and Winery Tour
The visit begins with a walk through the vineyards around the Winery in Marano di Valpolicella. The guide explains the family history related to the wines and estates. Visitors explore a 17th-century cellar and a traditional room used to dry grapes called the Fruttaio. The tour includes observing the stages of wine production and the aging of red wines in oak barrels. It ends with a tasting of Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone wines, accompanied by organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, local Monte Veronese cheese, and Soppressa salami. The terrace offers a view over the Valpolicella Hills.
150 min
Meeting point
For information about transport from Verona city center or Verona Porta Nuova station to Valpolicella and back, please send us a message after booking. Options include public bus or shared private van. Extra costs apply.
End point
For information about transport from Verona city center or Verona Porta Nuova station to Valpolicella and back, please send us a message after booking. Options include public bus or shared private van. Extra costs apply.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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