Top Veneto Wine Making Workshops

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing areas and sits within striking distance of Lake Garda, but it’s a challenge to find a cellar to visit on your own. With this pre-booked tour, stop at a local winery to explore the scenic vineyards and aging cellar. Learn about the winery’s history and production, then relax over a tasting of four wines paired with local specialties.

Food enthusiasts: make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class.

Step into the heart of Venetian lifestyle with an experience that goes beyond a typical cooking class. This is a celebration of flavor, tradition, and ritual where every gesture, from kneading dough to raising a glass, reflects centuries of local culture. You’ll craft fresh pasta entirely by hand, discovering the textures, techniques, and quiet artistry that define Italian home cooking. At the same time, you’ll dive into the world of Spritz, the iconic drink deeply rooted in the Veneto region. More than just a cocktail, Spritz is a symbol of Venice’s social life, an essential part of daily gatherings, conversations, and moments of connection that have shaped the city’s identity for generations. As you mix your own 3 Spritz creations, you will uncover why this simple drink holds such a special place in Venetian history ,though some stories are best experienced in person. An intimate, hands-on journey into the true spirit of Venice where food and drink are not just made, but lived.

Led by professional sommeliers with deep knowledge of the region and its wines, you’ll explore three different expressions of Amarone red wine, each selected to highlight how time, aging, and technique shape the identity of this iconic red wine. From younger vintages with vibrant intensity to aged Amarones with velvety tannins and layered aromas, you’ll follow a chronological journey through the barrels and vineyards of Valpolicella. The tasting is paired with a tasting board of artisanal cheeses and local soppressa, selected to complement the structure and character of each wine. The sommelier will guide you through the nuances of Amarone production, from the appassimento process to oak aging, offering insight that turns every sip into a story. With multiple times available throughout the day, you can easily fit this tasting into your travel plans: whether you’re looking for a refined aperitivo before dinner or an engaging midday cultural break.

There's no better way to discover Italy's culture from the inside. Our national network of expert Italian home cooks offers the finest Italian food experiences. Guided by our knowledgeable hosts, immerse yourself in the intricate art of winemaking, from vine to bottle. Indulge your senses in a carefully curated tasting of three exceptional wines, including the renowned Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Fasol Meninad. Each wine is meticulously paired with locally sourced delicacies, from savory cured meats to artisanal cheeses, perfectly complementing the nuances of each pour. As the tasting reaches its pinnacle, savor the sophistication of our premium white grappa, harmoniously paired with handcrafted biscotti, crafted with passion and tradition. For those seeking an alternative, a glass of wine stands ready to delight the palate.

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!

Led by our simpatica (or simpatico!) certified sommelier you’ll uncork the secrets of our eminently quaffable Italian wines Focusing on 3-4 bottles from the Veneto and Friuli regions (a mix of red and white) paired with seasonal local appetisers, you’ll explore – The origins and history of each of the wines opened along with an insider’s insight into the history of the city itself The principles and methods of wine tasting using sight, smell and taste along with expert tips on what to look out for How to best open, pour, serve and store your wines How to read Italian wine labels The importance and principles of wine and food pairing Easy-going, unpretentious – and best of all, tons of fun – wine tastings last approx. 1½ hours and can, if you wish, be preceded by a short (1½ hour) walking tour of ‘secret’ Venice on which you’ll discover local places and hidden-away corners that’ll make you feel like a true Venetian about town…

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

It won't be the usual tasting. We will get our hands dirty between the rows, learn how the vine survives the high tide and understand together why a wine that comes from salt has a taste that you will not forget. What will we do? An hour of real work in the vineyard (practical agronomy, no filters). Guided tasting among the vines: my wines and the stories of those who, like me, brave the lagoon every day.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

Expand your wine knowledge during a guided tasting experience in Padova. Sample four wines alongside appetizers and learn about their aromas, colors, tastes, suggested food pairings, and serving temperatures. Hear stories about where each wine comes from and how it is made. Focus on wines from the Tri-Veneto region in northern Italy.

Experience a luxury natural wine tasting in Venice, set in a cozy and intimate wine bar. Savor three exceptional natural wines: a sparkling Prosecco, a crisp Bianco and a rich Rosso, all meticulously curated to showcase the finest in natural winemaking. Complementing these exquisite wines are three traditional Venetian cicchetti—delicious small bites of polpette—perfectly paired to enhance each sip. Cicchetti are the iconic Venetian tapas, offering a taste of local culinary heritage. Emphasizing quality and authenticity, all wines are top-tier natural selections, celebrated for their purity and craftsmanship. This refined tasting, led by the host explaining wines and food to you, promises a memorable journey into Venice’s vibrant wine culture, combining elegance, tradition, and exceptional flavor. Underage people will have cicchetti paired with a juice or a soda.

This wine experience for small groups, is not simply about natural wines, it’s about stepping into a slower and more authentic niche world, where nature, tradition and passion shape every bottle. It’s about meeting people behind the vineyards, listening to their stories, walking among the vines and discovering how wine can truly reflect the land where it is born. During this wine trip, you will experience a way of winemaking that respects nature, celebrates the seasons and values simplicity. It’s a journey into a niche but fascinating world, where every glass tells a story of the soil. This Valpolicella natural wine tour from Verona is ideal for travelers looking for an authentic and immersive experience, far from mass tourism. Surrounded by vineyards, gentle hills, and breathtaking landscapes, you will discover a hidden side of Italian wine culture where tradition, sustainability, and passion come together. THIS TOUR IS DELIVERED BY ROMEO AND JULIET GUIDE TRAVEL AGENCY.

*THE PRICE OF € 747.00 IS PER GROUP, UP TO SIX PEOPLE* Immerse yourself in an unparalleled wine experience at Cantine Lenotti with our "Vertical of Amarone - 3 Decades". This exclusive sensory journey will take you on a journey through time, allowing you to discover the evolution of our iconic Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico through three historic vintages: 1998, 2008 and 2018. You will also have the thrill of tasting a "young" Amarone not yet bottled, directly from the barrique. A unique opportunity to understand how climate, land and winemaking knowledge are reflected in different nuances over decades. The experience includes an in-depth tour of the winery, whose purpose is to make our visitors retrace the stages that the bunch of grapes makes: from the vineyard to the bottle. An ideal experience for connoisseurs and those who want to explore the extraordinary longevity of Amarone in an authentic and welcoming setting.