Top Veneto Dining Experiences - page 8

Unique sensory experience in an oil tourism company : live a particular sensory experience in an olive oil reality of Lake Garda awarded in several national and international competitions. You can visit the company and enjoy a splendid 360-degree panorama between the moraine hills and Lake Garda, listen to nature and the history of a young family business that, with passion, knowledge and commitment, will lead you to the discovery of quality extra virgin olive oil. It will be a “sensory game” for young and old to smell and taste the different oils (from Garda DOP certified oil, to Premium and Oro del Vajo selections) in the official tasting glasses, the seasonings obtained naturally by infusion, olives and pâté on good bread.

Complete experience for those who want to combine classic tasting with a light lunch in the cellar! Six wines for tasting, with combinations of local products, cold cuts and cheeses from the best producers in Valpolicella, and finally coffee and grappa from Vinacce di Amarone!

This experience offers more than just a wine tasting—it’s a journey into the authentic soul of Soave. Located in the heart of the medieval village, the tour combines scenic vineyard walks, insider access to a working winery, and guided tastings led by passionate wine experts. You’ll taste elegant, small-batch white wines paired with a board of local cold cuts and cheeses, all while soaking in the charm of Veneto’s wine country. Optional premium tastings make it ideal for both casual wine lovers and true connoisseurs.

This historic winery, but with a modern design, is characterized by sustainability in its production processes and strong attention to the environment, which leads to the production of organic wines faithful to its roots and tradition, but at the same time with a modern and eclectic appeal.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a typical local trattoria. We will welcome you to live a rich and fulfilling experience with us. We will start by tasting local wines accompanied by our best cured meats and cheeses, olive oil and appetizers. We'll show you how to pair cheeses with unusual compotes and mustards prepared by us. You will be taught everything you need to know about the products of Lake Garda, and finally you will be served a typical candlelit dinner, with traditional Veronese dishes rich in history and ancestral tradition: the pastisada de caval, the Veronese dish par excellence, paired with toasted polenta, or bigoli with anara, a delicious egg pasta typical of the Veneto region paired with duck ragù, and if you're not a meat lover, no problem! Our creamed cod awaits you! And finally the typical dessert of Verona: the Russian cake, a puff pastry shell filled with almonds and amaretti! We are waiting for you!

In the heart of Verona, a truly exceptional culinary adventure awaits, hosted by the passionate duo, Luca and Chiara, this gastronomic experience is far more than just a meal—it's an immersion into the rich culinary journey of a family's heritage. Each dish served is not merely a culinary creation but a story, in an intimate atmosphere, where every bite tells a story and every moment is filled with the warmth of shared heritage.

This is not a standard farm visit. The estate brings together a rare combination of living traditions — silk farming heritage, beekeeping, and small-scale agriculture — in a single guided experience between Lake Garda and Verona. Guests walk through spaces that are genuinely in use: a working apiary, a lavender field, a mulberry woodland, and an animal village with alpacas, horses, and donkeys. Nothing is staged for tourism. The tasting at the end is built around the farm's own products and local artisan producers — honey, cheese, apple mostarda, and farm-brewed beer — not a generic spread. The experience works for solo travelers, couples, and families alike, and is designed to move at a human pace, with time to observe, ask questions, and simply be present in the landscape.

You will visit an a historic and family winery in Bardolino, which is characterized by the variety of vineyard cultivation in the province, and a constant search for new sensations and tastes in the wines produced; the winery is recently renovated in its interior and design: you will have the opportunity to visit the winery and discover the production methods of the different wines, This winery owns land in various areas of the region, and you will also be able to taste wines produced in Custoza and Valpolicella, to have a general overview of the white and rosé wines of the Verona area

Just twenty minutes from Verona's historic centre, the hills of the Veronese countryside open into a quiet world of olive groves, vineyards, orchards and woodland. The landscape here changes with the seasons, and so does what grows along its paths. This experience speaks to anyone who wants to slow down and reconnect with something essential — the knowledge of what grows around us, and the pleasure of eating food that has a story.

Are you looking for a culinary experience far from the usual tourist proposals? Then you've come to the right place. From Text, the slow soul meets the pop format. Come and try a selection of our most loved focaccias: an exclusive dough made from ancient grains, a very long sourdough and slow cooking that makes every bite an explosion of crispness and lightness. A stone's throw from Rialto, a tasting path between ancient grains and traditional recipes: 4 iconic tastings with a glass of wine or a soft drink.

These vineyards have been tended for over fifty years by a community with deep roots in the Bardolino hills, not as a commercial venture, but as an expression of values passed down through generations. The result is a tasting experience that feels genuinely different from anything else in the region. You'll walk the vines before you taste them, moving through rows of historic varietals on the moraine hills above Lake Garda with a guide who knows this land intimately. In the barrel cellar, the story of each harvest comes into focus, before you sit down to a tasting of five wines, each one named for a principle or figure connected to the history of the estate. From a crisp, dry white to a structured red with notes of dark fruit and barrel, the range is deliberately curated to show the full character of this particular corner of the Garda DOC. Local charcuterie and cheeses accompany the tasting throughout, grounding the experience in the wider flavours of the territory.

In the heart of Valpolicella Classica, among hills and historic vineyards, the Coali winery offers a two-hour experience that combines tradition and relaxation. The journey begins with a guided tour through the rows of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella to discover the local microclimate. It continues in the cellar to learn the secrets of winemaking for Ripasso and Amarone.The core of the activity is the tasting of three iconic wines (Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Ripasso, and Amarone). This is followed by a gourmet picnic immersed in nature. Guests can choose a traditional dish from tagliolini with ragù, porcini mushroom tortelli, or eggplant parmigiana, accompanied by side dishes, sbrisolona cake, and coffee. The offer includes a basket and blanket, is ideal for small groups, and ensures an authentic welcome away from mass tourism.

Set in a charming rural courtyard between Lake Garda and Monte Baldo, this experience offers an authentic encounter with local wine culture and tradition. You’ll visit a historic family-run cellar surrounded by vineyards shaped by a unique microclimate, where the lake’s breezes meet the mountain air. Learn about sustainable winemaking and the value of maintaining old vines that give character and depth to each bottle. The guided tasting includes three distinctive wines — Garganega IGT Bianco Veneto, Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC, and Bardolino Classico DOC — paired with homemade bread, estate-produced olive oil, and local cheeses. A genuine, slow-paced experience that captures the true essence of the Garda countryside.

You will be welcomed in an ancient medieval court, built in the early 1400s, as a defensive and strategic point against invasions from the north. You will be immediately struck by the charm of this location, where history, traditions and modernity intersect to guarantee exceptional wine quality. You will visit the vineyards and discover the particular organic cultivation techniques, where respect for nature and its times produces ideal bunches for such important red wines. In the historic cellar and in the green courtyard of the estate, you will experience the emotion of finding yourself in a unique and timeless place. In this tasting you will taste exceptional red wines, in a journey from the youngest to the most structured, up to Amarone. You will also taste a particular version of Recioto, for an experience that you will certainly not be able to forget.

Treat yourself to an immersive wine tasting experience at Corte Badin, immersed in Valpolicella. With more than fifty years of dedication to vine growing, this family-run winery offers a unique approach to tasting its wines. You don't need to be an expert sommelier, but just the desire to have fun and be curious. You will taste the exceptional wines letting yourself be guided "with your eyes closed" between wines. Join us for an unforgettable journey through flavors and stories that celebrate the essence of Valpolicella.

We are a small artisan and independent company located in the hills of Prosecco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. Our family has a winery that produces wines 'col fondo' for over a century, refermented in the bottle. They are the wines of the tradition of our territory, of which we strongly wish to preserve the memory. The long experience in spontaneous fermentation has allowed us to enter the world of beer in recent times compared to wine, but it confirms our passion for this type of processing. Beer Follina produces high fermentation, unfiltered and unpasteurized beers. Fermented in bottle, they have a natural sediment.

You will try the gourmet Venetian cicchetti, which are nothing more than typical Venetian appetizers carefully prepared by the skilled hands of Roberta, food blogger and professional oil taster. Each bite is a skilful combination of local raw materials and oil produced by the farm, designed to enhance the excellence of Lake Garda.

In this experience you will discover together with the farmer, what are the varieties of vineyards grown in the southern area of ​​Lake Garda, how the land is worked and what are the methods of production and refinement of local wines. You will taste 3 different wines aged in barrels, with an authentic and mature taste, accompanied by delicious cold cuts and cheeses

A one-of-a-kind sensorial journey in the Veneto wine tourism panorama, discovering the history of our company, a family passion for generations. We will tell you the secrets and techniques that led to the creation of our Prosecco, which we will taste during dinner. We will then continue to discover two other families fundamental to the history of the creation of another milestone of Venetian wine tourism: Amarone. We will then taste the creations of Masi and Tedeschi, pioneers of Valpolicella viticulture.

This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious DOCG Prosecco Hills and includes • round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC • 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings • Many varieties of sparkling and still Prosecco, all crisp dry white wines • Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic agriturismo • Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide

This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious Amarone / Valpolicella Hills and includes • round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC • 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings • 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone • Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic trattoria • Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide

Experience an authentic Verona cooking class in a local home near Piazza Brà, where you'll learn to make fresh homemade pasta using traditional family recipes and local Veronese ingredients. This hands-on Italian cooking class in Verona includes regional cheeses, cured meats, and local wine, offering a true taste of Verona’s culinary traditions. Enhance your experience with an optional Verona market tour or visit to Mercato Filippini, one of the city's historic farmers markets. Immersive Verona food and wine experience beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Experience a full day immersed in Ferrari legend. This incredible tour will take you on a Ferrari day. Our driver will pick you up from Venice and take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and give it a try at the simulator After the visit you can take a 10-minute test drive in a real Ferrari on the road and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari*. Afterwards you will enjoy a comfortable guided tour of the Ferrari Citadel where the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the whole Ferrari Citadel, which still retains the original factory front door**. Afterwards you will relax in the famous restaurant Il Cavallino di Bottura****. **Panoramic tour not accessible under 3 years. ****If Cavallino restaurant is not available, lunch will be offered at another local restaurant with a menu of equal or greater value.

With a specilized italian sommelier, you will enjoy a walking tour in Bassano, from the most famous landmark, the Ponte Vecchio (in English, the “old bridge”), a wooden bridge designed by famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio in 1569 that crosses the mighty Brenta River. Crossing the main squares and streets, in a relaxing chat about the traditions and the annedocts of Bassano, you will arrive in this unique location, which is the highest point of the city, in a liberty style palace with an amazing terrace from where you will enjoy the view at sunset, with an exclusive tasting of wines and cheeses and cold cuts. A great food tour combining our traditional "cicchetti" with special wines, in a private exclusive atmosphere that speaks about Bassano in the most beautiful and romantic way you can imagine!