Top Vicenza Food Tours

Discover the little-known Valpolicella Classico wine country just outside Verona and connect with a local winemaker on this small-group winery visit. Take a guided walk through the historic vineyards to learn about the traditional cultivation methods, visit the former icehouse (now the aging room) and barrel cellar, and then relax with a tasting of a number of Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

When you’re in Verona, opt for a wine tour and tasting session at a family-run Amarone Valpolicella winery. Having made wine with passion for three generations, the Vogadori family of the Cantina Fratelli Vogadori estate focus on their green production methods, which continue to create wine appreciated around the world. Up to five samples of wine are included along tastings of Amarone grappa and olive oil. The tour lasts about one hour.

The tasting takes place in a historic underground room carved into the rock, where our own wine collection lines the walls. Cool and welcoming even at the peak of summer, the space has a quiet, vintage charm you won't find in an ordinary tasting room. You'll try three young wines from small local producers — a sparkling welcome glass, a delicate rosé, and a crisp white — each paired with a generous board of regional cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, and seasonal vegetables. It's an unhurried, genuinely local experience in the countryside behind Lake Garda. And you're perfectly placed to explore: the Scaliger Castle above Valeggio sul Mincio, the water gardens of Parco Giardino Sigurtà, and the riverside village of Borghetto sul Mincio, one of the most beautiful in Italy, are all within easy reach.

Our journey begins with a minivan ride to a hidden gem—the recently unearthed Roman villa beneath our Amarone vineyards. Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient Romans, their lives intertwined with the very soil you tread upon. Here, we’ll savor a unique white wine, crafted exclusively for this occasion. Our guide, a passionate historian, will transport you back in time, sharing tales of the villa’s inhabitants, their dreams, and their daily rituals. Returning to our cellar, we invite you to share our vision—a harmonious blend of wine and agriculture. Here, surrounded by oak barrels and the earthy scent of aging wine, we’ll taste three exceptional wines: Valpolicella, Amarone, and Recioto. To accompany this sensory journey, we present a culinary delight—a dish inspired by ancient Roman recipes. Imagine flavors of heirloom cereals, legumes, and a perfectly aged cheese

Discover the authentic Italian wine tradition in a unique experience, personally led by the owners of our winery, who will accompany you with passion from the visit to the tasting. Immersed in the tranquility of the village of Fornello, you can enjoy a journey through time with a visit to our ancient 18th century barrique cellar, between history and timeless charm. During the experience, you will receive personalized attention, taking care of every dietary need and answering all your questions about wine and the territory. Whether you are a wine lover or just curious, you will be guided through a careful and tailor-made tasting to discover our finest wines. Relax and let yourself be enveloped by our corner of paradise, a perfect opportunity to experience the wine culture and authentic spirit of Italy.

Discover the historic winery of Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, where Amarone was born. Explore the original grape drying lofts for Amarone, historic cellars with centuries-old barrels, and modern winemaking facilities while uncovering centuries of family winemaking tradition. End your visit with a guided tasting in the historic distillery or bottle library, featuring Tenuta Santa Maria wines and an introduction to the rich wine heritage of Verona.

The best tour to discover the Great Reds of Valpolicella, including the Amarone della Valpolicella Docg!

Discover the authentic Italian wine tradition in a unique experience, personally led by the owners of our winery, who will accompany you with passion from the visit to the tasting. Immersed in the tranquility of the village of Fornello, you can enjoy a journey through time with a visit to our ancient 18th century barrique cellar, between history and timeless charm. During the experience, you will receive personalized attention, taking care of every dietary need and answering all your questions about wine and the territory. Whether you are a wine lover or just curious, you will be guided through a careful and tailor-made tasting to discover our finest wines. Relax and let yourself be enveloped by our corner of paradise, a perfect opportunity to experience the wine culture and authentic spirit of Italy.

You will be accompanied directly by the farmer to see the vineyards to discover the cultivation varieties in this area of ​​Lake Garda. You will visit the cellars, from the most modern to the aging cellar, to discover how the wines are produced and left to rest to obtain excellence. You will taste 5 different types of wine with platters of cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by bread and Garda olive oil

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 visit for wine lovers, curious to know the evolution over time and the harmony of a wine that is famous in the world and inimitable. There are few wineries in Valpolicella where you can taste the aged Amarone in barrel 10, 15 and 20 years!

A private journey into the heart of Valpolicella, within a prestigious 18th-century estate, a symbol of Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani's family history. Accompanied by a dedicated guide, the visit leads through the historic chateau, clos vineyards, grape-drying rooms and ancient cellars. The tour is followed by an exclusive tasting of six wines, from the fresher expressions of the terroir to different vintages of Amarone, paired with a gourmet selection of local cheeses and cold cuts. A refined and immersive experience for those wishing to discover the terroir and the art of Amarone in complete privacy.

For Amarone wine lovers seeking an intimate experience in Valpolicella, this exclusive tasting combines history, terroir and exceptional wines. Explore the Bertani family historic Villa, the romantic brolo, the estate’s enclosed vineyards, the natural grape-drying rooms and the monumental cellars where the tradition of Amarone comes to life. In the privacy of an elegant tasting room, an experienced sommelier will guide you through a curated selection of wines, beginning with the native grapes and classic expressions of Valpolicella. The tasting continues with our Amarone Classico Riserva, followed by "Brolo dei Poeti", our limited 1000-bottle release Amarone Riserva, aged for 14 years. The journey concludes with Recioto, the region’s iconic sweet wine.

Live the authentic Italian wine tradition with an exclusive experience, guided directly by the owners of our cellar, who will accompany you with passion from the visit to the tasting. In the heart of the village of Fornello, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in history with a visit to our ancient 18th century barricade, a place full of charm and memory. During the experience, we will guarantee personalized attention, taking care of your every dietary need and responding with dedication to all your curiosity about wine and the territory. Whether you are a connoisseur or a simple enthusiast, you will be guided through a tailor-made tasting to discover our finest wines. Relax and let yourself be conquered by the peace and unique atmosphere of our corner of paradise, a perfect opportunity to experience the wine culture and the true spirit of Italy.