The 5 best wine tastings in Valtellina

Along with the picnic you can take a walk among the rows of vineyards or along the shore of the botanical pond, or a hike in the park "Molere". 

For every menù there is a vegetarian version. 

Picnic Orobie

•    Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
•    Selection of local cured meats and cheeses with Ligurian focaccia
•    Salty croissant with stuffing
•    Anna's biscuits
•    ½ liter of water
•    1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Orobie vegetarian

•    Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
•    Local cheese selection with Ligurian focaccia
•    Salty croissant with stuffing
•    Anna's biscuits
•    ½ liter of water
•    1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Bergamo Picnic

•    Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
•    Selection of local cured meats and cheeses
•    Ligurian focaccia
•    Salty croissant with filling
•    Lasagnetta alla “San Lucio” (or first course of the day)
•    Anna's biscuits
•    ½ liter of water
•    1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Vegetarian Bergamasque

•    Baguette with stracchino cheese cherry tomatoes and basil
•    A selection of local cheeses
•    Ligurian focaccia
•    Salty croissant with stuffing
•    Lasagnetta alle Verdurine (or first course of the day)
•    Anna's biscuits
•    ½ liter of water
•    1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

For children:

•    Ligurian Focaccine with cooked ham and fontina cheese or
•    Mini Baguette with salami and cheese
•    Salty Croissant with stuffing
•    Anna's Biscuits
•    ½ liter of water

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following there will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

Picnic in the vineyard in Franciacorta, ideal for those who want to spend a relaxing day among the hills and vines typical of the area.

Inside the picnic basket, you will find food and wine delicacies prepared with local products by the Chef of the restaurant "La Dama Bianca" to offer you a unique and surprising culinary experience.

Upon your arrival, the staff will provide you with everything you will need: towels on which to lie down, pillows to offer you maximum comfort and a basket stocked with all the necessary dishes. To accompany your lunch, bubbles of Franciacorta will be served.

During the duration of the picnic you will be able to stretch out in the meadow, surrounded by vineyards, and enjoy breathtaking views with an evocative view of the ancient Castle of Bornato.

Menu (adults):

•    spelt salad with vegetables and chicken
•    ham and omelette sandwich
•    marinated steaks in finger food version
•    dessert
•    water and coffee
•    a bottle (every 2 people) of Franciacorta bubbles from Castello di Bornato.

Menu (kids): same as the adult menu without the bottle of wine.

Menu (children): 2 sandwiches with cold cuts, bites of grana padano cheese, cold rice with peas, cooked ham, sausage and cheese, soft drink and chocolate dessert.

Vegetarian\vegan\intolerance and allergy are also available upon prior notice.

Available on Saturdays and Sundays.

A visit to the vineyards and wineries with wine tasting in Franciacorta is the ideal experience for lovers of good wine and those curious about organic viticulture.

The tour will begin with a brief history of the area and the winery and will continue by moving into the teaching vineyard for an in-depth look at the unique characteristics of this area and the practices of organic viticulture.

For this winery tour in franciacorta you will have a choice of two tastings, depending on your preference.

Tasting 1: Tradition

This tour focuses on the tradition of the area, where at one time not too long ago red grapes excelled. You will taste three local wines: the Golf, the Rosè and the Curtefranca Rosso, tracing the local tradition and the innovative path of the first organic Franciacorta.

Tasting 2: The Organic Franciacorta.

The area's product of excellence is organic Franciacorta, a wine that is the result of a meticulous and innovative process. During the experience you will taste three wines, Animante, Rosè and Satèn, and discover the secrets of the production of Organic Franciacorta, which represents a cultural change before even a productive one, based on respect and the search for authenticity.

The tastings are accompanied by water, breadsticks and a single serving of Organic Parmigiano. The visit including tasting lasts about 2 hours.

Some areas of the winery have temperatures around 12° C and high humidity; consequently, we recommend appropriate clothing. The visit also includes a tour of the vineyard and, therefore, we suggest comfortable and suitable footwear.

The wine tasting and tour of Tallarini Cellars è organized in groups and lasts about two hours.

The experience includes a tour of the winery and wine and food pairing with two different options to choose from.

You will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Sweet Tasting

Followed by a tasting of 5 wines with food pairing.

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S.paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

Starred tasting (only for couple)

The "Stellata" option can be done only in pairs and includes the following wines:

•    Flûte by “Franca Tallarini- Anima Mellis 2006” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico tasted in the aging cellar
•    Calice of “Harlequin” 2021 Chardonnay paired with: Magatello veils served pink, tuna sauce emulsion, Pantelleria capers, purple potatoes and roasted almonds
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with: Durum wheat semolina lasagnetta with Primizie di stagione and Parmigiano Riserva
•     Goblet of “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. cabernet Sauvignon paired with: Fillet of suckling veal “Peter’s Farm” slow roasted in hay served with 2013 Satiro” ristretto, potato mousse and small vegetables.

The tasting ends with a carrot cake with white chocolate and Sorrento walnut cremino.

Wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta è an unmissable experience!

After the guided tour of the cellars, choose 3 of the 5 Franciacorta wines that have come to define the style of the Mosnel winery: Brut, Brut Nature, Pas Dosé, Rosé, Satèn.  

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, salami and cheese to better taste the wines offered. You can request the addition of a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA flakes + breadsticks (for 2 people).

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

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•    Brut – Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery s style.
•    Brut Nature – Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc with the structured touch of Pinot Noir, aged at least 24 months on the lees.
•    Pas Dosé – Matured at least 30 months to express the'harmony of the Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
•    Rosé – Fragrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with roundness of Pinot Blanc.
•    Satèn – Elegant Franciacorta with creamy, rich and refined perlage.

For this tour è it is recommended to bring with sé a headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

The’accompaniment in the cellars of pets is not è allowed.

Wine tasting with a visit to the vineyards and winery in the Oltrepò Pavese is an authentic experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the wine culture and traditions of the area.

Accompanied by expert guides, you will have the opportunity to explore the vineyards and winery, discovering secrets, curiosities and anecdotes related to the art of local winemaking.

Following this, you will experience a fine tasting of 4 selected wines, all produced locally:

•    Dosaggio Zero (Classic Method sparkling wine from pinot noir grapes)
•    Riesling Filare 52 (still white wine from Rhine Riesling grapes)
•    Bonarda Ăchillius (sparkling red)
•    Sangue di Giuda Il Traditore (sweet sparkling red)

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking for any specific needs.

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in the Oltrepò Pavese region, offers a lunch with wine tasting and tour of the cellars in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything that is brought to the table comes from the raw materials from the garden and vineyards.

Menu full-lunch tasting:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Tagliere of cold cuts and cheeses and two hot appetizers
•    Traditional Oltrepò
•    Agnolotti pasta
•    Pinot roast with baked potatoes
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Menu tasting lunch:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Cured meats and cheeses platter and two hot appetizers
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available, which includes:

•    House-cured meats
•    short pasta with red or plain sauce
•    chops with baked chips
•    dessert of your choice
•    1 soft drink

Any food allergies or intolerances can be reported to the facility following booking.

The duration of the above experience is to be considered approximate.

For the vineyard dinner experience in Oltrepò Pavese, you will be welcomed into the vineyards to have a tasty dinner, taking advantage of the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.

The menu includes a wine and food pairing:

•    Pinot Noir bubbles with Antipasto with local cured meats and garden vegetables
•    Still white Riesling with Primo piatto of pasta or risotto with seasonal ingredients
•    Red wine choice of Pinot Noir, Barbera or Bonarda with Second course of meat or vegetarian dish
•    Dessert of your choice

What are you waiting for to book this wonderful experience in Lombardy?

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in Oltrepò Pavese, offers a picnic with wine tasting and winery tour in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything that is tasted comes from the raw materials from the garden and vineyards. It will be set up a space with cloth and pillows and glass glasses.

Menù picnic:

•    Three wines for tasting
•    Local meats and cheeses
•    Rustic focaccia
•    Apricot jam tart
•    Water

Any food allergies or intolerances can be communicated to the facility following booking.

The duration of the above experience è to be considered approximate.

If you choose to participate in the vineyard picnic in Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, you will have a unique experience, stroll three vineyards and then rest while picnicking among the vines.

Everything you need for the picnic will be provided by the facility.

What is included in the picnic bag (for 2 people):

•    fabric bag with tablecloth
•    a bottle of wine (variable depending on the option chosen)
•    a bottle of water
•    local cold cuts and cheeses
•    homemade bread
•    tart with local jams
•    glasses and tableware

One should equip oneself with comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunscreen and insect repellent. We recommend bringing blankets to sit on in the grass, beach sarongs or towels to spread between rows of trees for shade.

The aperitivo in the vineyard in Oltrepò Pavese will be held at Valdamonte, a winery that covers 21 hectares in the area.

The winery is located in a hilly location on the eastern bank of the Versa Valley.

The winery's vineyards are located on the top of the hill, and this characteristic gives the wines a fresh, savory taste. The main grape varieties grown are pinot noir, chardonnay, Rhine riesling, croatina and barbera.

Every Saturday it will be possible to have an aperitif in the vineyard in the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.