Top Verona Olive Oil Tasting

Tuscan and Pugliese olive oils get most of the international attention, but Lake Garda has its own protected designation—Garda DOP, classified in 1997 as one of Italy's first five PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) olive oils. The lake's eastern shore has been called the "Riviera degli Olivi" since 1968. This tour visits a working oil mill with a tasting of four extra virgin olive oils, including the Garda DOP, paired with local food.

Many wine tasting experiences skip one crucial element—how wine is actually made. Get a more intimate look at the wines of Verona by visiting a local cellar to learn about the production process. Sharpen your palate by hearing explanations behind each wine you taste, and take in unobstructed lakeside views from a panoramic terrace.

While in Verona, don’t miss out on visiting the well-known Valpolicella wine region. Avoid the hassle of self-driving on this small-group guided tour where you stop at vineyards to taste some of the best Italian wines, including an Amarone, a rich red wine made from partially dried grapes. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process and snap pictures of the beautiful vineyards.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion.

Verona sits at the heart of Valpolicella wine country, but most central tastings stick to enoteca (wine store) pours rather than letting you see where the wine is made. Visit Corte San Mattia with a guided walk through the countryside and a cellar, and enjoy a tasting of five wines—served up with tasty local produce—on a terrace overlooking the city.

Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most important wine countries, and its scenic hills are dotted with traditional, family-run cellars. With this experience, visit one of these small wineries and learn about how the wines are produced and aged directly from the winemaker. Discover the history of the family and its estate, and end with a guided wine tasting paired with extra-virgin olive oil and local cheese and salami.

Discover a secret corner in the heart of Verona with an organic wine tasting in a historic garden, away from the city bustle. Guided by experts, explore four red wines from Giovanni Ederle winery, including the famous Amarone, or opt for a selection of fresh white wines and bubbles. Each sip is paired with a platter of local delights, making this experience an intimate and flavorful journey. Located a few steps from Juliet's balcony, this hidden garden is a true oasis of tranquility.

Come and discover the wines of Verona in a cellar that is a work of art architecture. Taste the wines with an explanation of the production method. In addition to the tasting you will be able to enjoy the view of the lake and the surrounding vineyards from the beautiful 360° panoramic terrace

Discover Verona’s gastronomy and the city highlights during this half-day tour. Stroll down the quaint streets of the historic city center and learn about the history and traditions of Verona. Tours are modified for each season and you visit historic eateries, wine bars, and restaurants. You also take a ride on the funicular to the highest part of the city for a stunning view of Verona.

Italy is known for its wine, and with this small-group tour, you get an insider's look at wine production from grape to bottle—with a focus on Amarone wines. Travel through the Valpolicella region, stopping at two wineries for tastings. At your second winery, sit down for a lunch of local cuisine paired with more wine, followed by another guided tasting to learn more about viticulture.

Experience the place where Valpolicella wines have been artfully made for centuries on this half-day, guided winery tour and visit the hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella. Sample Italian wines paired with local snacks and hear about the local harvesting and wine-making history and processes from a local sommelier. Learn about the countryside and enjoy a walk in the hamlet streets.

We begin our tour with a relaxing walk through our vineyards in the ancient “brolo” or garden of Palazzo Montanari. This is where the fruits for the production of our four classic Valpolicella wines and extra virgin olive oil are grown. After our walk through the vineyards we will visit the jewel of the property, the villa of Montanari, one of the oldest villa’s in Valpolicella. It’s a journey of history and territories throughout the centuries. After experiencing the riches of the villa, you may spend time under the wonderful portico in our courtyard with a panoramic view of Valpolicella, and taste our renowned wines made with passion and dedication in a beautiful, quiet and tranqui setting. WINE IN TASTING: Valpolicella DOC Classic Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classic Superiore Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classic Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classic

The entire cellar is certified organic and in the vineyard we work with biodynamic methods. The resulting wines are elegant, clean, pleasant and not binding. We welcome every guest with a smile, in a family environment capable of transmitting emotions. Our Amarone undergoes a slow and long period of aging in barrels as if it were a hidden treasure, to be revealed.