The 20 best Wine Tastings in Italy

Learn all the secrets about wine making and create your own unique blend with this workshop at the Urban Winery in Milan.

Program

As soon as you arrive, you will be served a welcome glass, which you can taste during a tour of the winery's production area, accompanied by a brief introduction to the project.

Next you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Based on your tastes, you can then create your own custom blend.

To conclude, you will be able to unleash your imagination by decorating the bottle label of the created wine.

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of the wine made, one per group (group means the group that made the reservation), to take home as a memento of the experience.

Any extra bottles of the created blend can be purchased directly on site, at a price of 10€ per bottle, upon request to the facility prior to creation.

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the hills near Bergamo,with lunch accompanied by a wine tasting in Scanzorosciate.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu celebrating seasonal products:

•    Starter
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course is accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates harmony between food and wine.

On request, following the reservation, you can request a guided tour of the winery and communicate any food intolerances.

Brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch is perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm is not only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.

From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard some fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch is available from October through April.

Have a unique experience with this guided gin tasting in Milan, a stone's throw from Piazzale Loreto.

The tastings are true guided aperitifs: a fun and informal opportunity to explore the world of gin and discover the spirits produced directly on site.

After a welcome Gin Tonic, you will be taken on a journey to discover distillation, the history of gin, production processes and the characteristics of our products, comparing them with others on the market.

Following this, you will have the opportunity to taste in purity up to four references of your choice from those that have captured your curiosity, to appreciate their peculiarities and directly understand how different techniques and ingredients are reflected in the glass.

Wine tasting with a visit to the Urban Winery in Milan to spend a wine day without leaving the city.

Basic Tour

During this tour you will have the opportunity to taste 3 glasses of wine.

Classic Tour

This option includes a welcome glass, a visit to the winery's production area, an explanation of the winemaking process and, finally, the tasting of 3 glasses accompanied by a food tasting.

Wine Lovers Tour

This tour begins with a welcome glass, continues with a visit to the winery and explanation of the winemaking process, and then concludes with a tasting of 5 glasses accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products.

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Visit and wine tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

Lunch

This option begins with a guided winery tour and continues with a tasting of 4 premium wines. The tasting is accompanied by a sampling of local products.

The experience continues with lunch, which includes.

•    1 appetizer of your choice from the menu
•    1 main course of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

Wines and extra drinks are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 10 people)

In addition to a guided tour of the winery, a 5-course tasting menu paired with locally produced wines is included. The menu changes according to seasonality (you can contact the winery after booking to receive information about this).

This tasting itinerary includes four premium wines paired with as many local dishes, prepared using raw materials and products from the Bottega Contadina line.

The experience concludes with a tasting of one of the local spirits, accompanied by a homemade traditional dessert.

In warm weather, the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances, please notify the property at the time of booking. Vegetarian options are available, which must be notified at least 72 hours in advance to the facility.

Deluxe tasting takes place along with lunch.

Languages available: Italian and English.

The winery tour with Amarone tasting at Farina winery will allow you to discover the typical products of Valpolicella.

The activity begins with a walk through the winery's vineyards where you will be told about the history of the area followed by a guided tour of the winery where the winemaking process will be explained. At the end you can choose between 2 activities.

Classic Tasting

Includes a tasting of 6 locally produced wines, including 2 glasses of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, accompanied by a typical board of cold cuts and cheeses.

Light Lunch

This activity includes a tasting of 6 wines that will be accompanied by cold cuts, local cheeses and focaccia. Following this, you will be served a typical dessert along with a tasting of 2 Grappas of Amarone.

The wines being tasted in both activities are:

•    2 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
•    Rosso Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore
•    Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore
•    Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

Walk through the vineyards of Valpolicella, visit the winery and taste wine produced in this renowned winery in Negrar di Valpolicella.

To personalize your experience you can choose from 3 different options:

The Traditions of Valpolicella

The tour begins with a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the aging rooms and then concludes with a tasting of 5 organic wines accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products.

The wines you will taste are: Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BIO, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC BIO, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO.

The Greats, Face to Face.

Again you will start with a walk through the vineyards, then continue with a visit to the aging rooms and conclude with a tasting of 5 wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products.

The tasting will be structured as follows: Comparison between Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Ca' Besi BIO and Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Colombarino BIO; Comparison between Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia; Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

Light Lunch between Vineyards and Winery

This food and wine tour is perfect for those who want to learn about the indigenous grape varieties of Valpolicella without sacrificing a tour of the estate and a rich traditional gastronomic offering. You will taste 5 organic wines: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO, Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO, Valpolicella Classico Ripassato DOC BIO.

All accompanied by a light lunch that includes: a wide selection of typical local cheeses and cold cuts, a tasting of Olio Evo and Miele Bio Millefiori, giardiniera, fresh bread, focaccia, dessert, grappa and coffee.

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can find your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the stars of the SPA path.

Access to the SPA is a maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.

Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

The visit to the winery will be accompanied by a tasting of 4 wines and a cutting board with local products.

In the 9:30 a.m. schedule, please note that the tasting to follow will be no earlier than 2 p.m.

The guided tour of the winery will immerse you in the winemaking tradition of the Veneto region and introduce you to the production techniques of Valpolicella wines.

The activity, lasting about 3 hours, begins with a tour of the vineyard and the historic winery where wine production takes place. Next, you will be shown the family chapel and the Villa, which dates back to the 16th century and is a historical symbol of the family.

At the end of the tour you will taste different vintages of 4 local wines paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses and a dessert. A tasting of Amarone Recioto grappas, produced by the winery, concludes the tasting.

The Valpolicella wine tasting is a unique opportunity to learn about the wine culture of the Veneto region and taste excellent wines with friends and couples.

The winery visit and wine tasting can be developed in 3 different modes:

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Traditional Experience (Saturday only):

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Shared group experience on Saturday lasting about 2h. You will be led to discover the winery, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

During the experience you will taste the following wines:

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•    Settecento33 Lessini Durello DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Soave classico DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG
•    Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave DOCG

Exclusive Experience:

An exclusive experience lasting approximately 2h. You will be led to discover the Cantina, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

You will taste the following wines, mid- to high-end:

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•    Settecento33 Lessini Durello Metodo Classico Riserva DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Castelcerino Soave Classico DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG
•    Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave Classico Mida DOCG

Luxury Experience:

An exclusive private experience lasting approximately 2h. You will be led to discover the Cantina, a miniature underground town carved out of the mountain.

A selection of finger food from the Veronese tradition will accompany the aromas and flavors of these oenological jewels.

You will taste the following high-end wines:

•    Settecento33 Lessini Durello Metodo Classico Riserva DOC
•    Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2015
•    Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2013
•    Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2015
•    Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2005

Please note that there will be a temperature of 15 degrees in the cellars all year round - recommended clothing to cover up.  

Pets are welcome but will not be allowed to accompany you during the winery visit.  

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Visit and wine tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

Lunch

This option begins with a guided winery tour and continues with a tasting of 4 premium wines. The tasting is accompanied by a sampling of local products.

The experience continues with lunch, which includes.

•    1 appetizer of your choice from the menu
•    1 main course of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

Wines and extra drinks are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 10 people)

In addition to a guided tour of the winery, a 5-course tasting menu paired with locally produced wines is included. The menu changes according to seasonality (you can contact the winery after booking to receive information about this).

This tasting itinerary includes four premium wines paired with as many local dishes, prepared using raw materials and products from the Bottega Contadina line.

The experience concludes with a tasting of one of the local spirits, accompanied by a homemade traditional dessert.

In warm weather, the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances, please notify the property at the time of booking. Vegetarian options are available, which must be notified at least 72 hours in advance to the facility.

Deluxe tasting takes place along with lunch.

Languages available: Italian and English.

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the estate's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescia cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
•    Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
•    Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
•    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the "Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The tour with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also for having a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can find your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the stars of the SPA path.

Access to the SPA is a maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.

Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

The visit to the winery will be accompanied by a tasting of 4 wines and a cutting board with local products.

In the 9:30 a.m. schedule, please note that the tasting to follow will be no earlier than 2 p.m.

A wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta is an experience not to be missed!

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

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sample of local breadsticks, salami and cheese to better taste the wines on offer. You can request the addition of a mixed platter of cured meats from Az. Agricola Al Berlinghetto + 2 types of local cheeses + breadsticks (recommended for 2 people).

You will taste 3 glasses of your choice of the following wines:

•    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 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 it is recommended to bring a garment to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

Accompanying pets in the cellars is not allowed.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the hills near Bergamo,with lunch accompanied by a wine tasting in Scanzorosciate.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu celebrating seasonal products:

•    Starter
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course is accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates harmony between food and wine.

On request, following the reservation, you can request a guided tour of the winery and communicate any food intolerances.

A visit to Bornato Castle with 1 glass tasting è a unique experience.

The Castle of Bornato and Villa Orlando, are located in the heart of Franciacorta and are a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle. An overlook over the vineyards allows you to admire the wonderful round vineyard, unique in its kind.

This experience includes a guided tour of the castle and villa with a passage through the basement and the ancient wine cellar active until 2000.

At the end you will have the opportunity to taste a glass of Franciacorta wine produced by the castle, which can only be purchased on site.

You can decide whether to do a view with tasting or a visit with tasting followed by lunch in the castle restaurant in the former stables attached to the walls.

Tuscan winery lunch in San Gimignano, with guided tasting of 5 wines and local dishes.

During the experience you will meet in the winery for a brief introduction to the history of the family and the winery. Following this, you will participate in a tasting of five wines, paired with a lunch of Tuscan specialties including typical salumi, mixed bruschetta, selection of pecorino cheese, a traditional first course and, for dessert, chocolate and Sottobosco.

The experience will take place in San Gimignano and is designed for those who wish to discover local flavors in an authentic setting. The tasting will be guided and the menù is fixed.

Unforgettable stay in the heart of Tuscany with overnight stay in a standard room for two, with picnic or wine tasting included.

You will stay at a farmhouse surrounded by nature in San Gimigano, the package includes:

•    One night in a standard room for two people
•    Breakfast

Choice of:

•    Tasting of locally produced wines
•    Picnic

A perfect experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the food and wine culture of one of Tuscany's most fascinating medieval towns.

Horseback riding and wine tasting in the surroundings of Florence.

You will leave from the stables in Pelago together with an equestrian guide and, after about an hour of riding through the hills, you will reach a historic winery nestled in the countryside.

Here you will visit the estate and learn about the winemaking processes, and then taste 4 glasses of local wine. You can also choose the "with chopping board" tour to taste local cured meats and cheeses.

When the tasting is over, you will get back on horseback to return to the stables accompanied by your guide.

The equipment for horseback riding will be provided to you by the facility, but appropriate sportswear (long pants and closed shoes) should be your own. We also recommend the'use of a sweatshirt for the winery visit.

Cooking course in the heart of Tuscany, with wine tasting and full lunch.

Under the guidance of the chef you will learn how to make bruschetta with seasonal ingredients, a type of fresh handmade pasta with typical Tuscan sauces and a traditional dessert.

At the end you will enjoy the lunch you cooked in a typical setting, accompanied by locally produced wines.

The course è hands-on and engaging, designed to let you participate firsthand in the preparation of the dishes.

Lunch with wine tasting at Cantina Brogioni is a perfect experience to spend a relaxing moment surrounded by the Chianti hills.

After a short walk during which you will be given a description of the winery and the process of extracting extra virgin olive oil, you will visit the winery, where you will learn more about the winemaking process.

Following this, you will be served a three-course lunch paired with 4 local wines:

•    1 first course of pasta al pesto (pine nuts, fresh basil, EVO oil and parmesan cheese), paired with an IGT white wine and a vintage Chianti classico
•    1 second course consisting of bruschetta with local EVO oil, selection of typical Tuscan salumi, 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano and Tuscan pecorino cheese, paired with a Chianti classico riserva and a Supertuscan
•    2 samples of Tuscan pecorino, one with local EVO oil with San Miniato white truffle and the other with cooked must
•    1 dessert consisting of a Greek yogurt mousse sprinkled with a dark cocoa cream with 12% EVO oil

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Winery tour, lunch and wine tasting at one of the historic Langhe wineries in the picturesque Piedmont area near Alba and Barolo.

To personalize your experience, you can choose from 2 lunch options.

Gluttonous Menu

The menu includes:

•    an assortment of cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a dessert

Delicious Menu

Menu includes:

•    cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a second course
•    a dessert

For children there is a menu that includes pasta, schnitzel and potatoes and a final dessert so they too can enjoy this fun experience.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

The winery tour and wine tasting inside Verduno Castle includes two different tastings with varying durations depending on the type chosen. They are open to everyone over the age of 18.

Tasting 1: The wines of the Castle

All’within this wine tasting, lasting about 1h30min, è scheduled the tasting of 4 local wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco.

Tasting 2: The Nebbiolo

This tasting of local wines includes, in addition to a visit to the historic winery, a set of wines made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. This itinerary è designed for all those who want to delve into the different expressions of this wine.

Wine tasting in Verduno, in the heart of Barolo, will allow you to taste local wines, visit the winery and the surrounding vineyards.

The winery s picturesque location on the ridge of the hill creates a natural terrace from which you can observe the whole area: from the rolling hills of the Roero to the boundless succession of the Langhe.

Each visit includes a walk through the vineyards, an in-depth look at the vines and the territory, a tour of the winemaking and aging rooms and, finally, wine tasting, proposed according to the chosen itinerary.

You can choose from 4 different options.

Tasting ''Essenza i Langa''

This tasting includes:

•    a selection of 3 local wines
•    1 cutting board of typical products

Tasting ''Selection of the winemaker''

This itinerary includes:

•    a selection of 4 local wines
•    1 glass of sparkling wine
•    1 cutting board with cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Nebbiolo & Tradition"

This tasting allows you to taste 5 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
•    Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
•    Barbaresco Convivio DOCG
•    Barolo Simposio DOCG
•    1 board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

Tasting "Langa Crus"

This itinerary includes a tasting of 6 wines and includes:

•    Alta Langa DOCG or Champagne
•    Barbaresco Gallina DOCG
•    Barbaresco Pajorè DOCG
•    Barolo Bussia DOCG
•    Barolo Monvigliero DOCG
•    Barolo Riserva DOCG
•    1 cutting board with mixed cold cuts, cheeses and breadsticks

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The winery tour and wine tasting inside Verduno Castle in the Langhe region includes a farm-to-table lunch with tasting menù open to everyone 18 and older.

This itinerary opens with a visit to the historic cellars, followed by a rich tasting menù consisting of five courses. A tasting of four wines from the Castle's cellars will be offered as a pairing.

This service è available only for lunch on weekends. The cost of lunch for non-tasting adults is 60€.

Lunch consists of:

•    2 appetizers
•    1 first course
•    1 main course
•    dessert

For children a la carte menu is recommended.

In case of allergies or food intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The tour begins in the vineyard, located in the heart of the Langhe, and then proceeds to the winery where the production processes of the historic wines made by the winery, including the famous Barolo DOCG, are explained. At the end of the visit, guests can taste a selection of Piedmontese wines, which varies depending on the option chosen.

The experience varies in duration, between 1 and 2 hours, and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Discovering the vineyards (1 hour)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Tasting includes:

•    4 wines, including Barolo from the municipality of La Morra

This tour is aimed at those who are just getting acquainted with the world of wine and wish to gain general knowledge about vineyards and winemaking and aging techniques.

A walk through the vineyards (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. The tasting includes:

•    5 wines, including the prestigious Barolo Cru

This tour is for experienced wine lovers who wish to deepen their knowledge related to the world of viticulture and oenology and observe the territory from a privileged point of view.

Barolo unveils itself (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Participants will have the opportunity to taste several vintages of Dosio's Barolo, guided by an experienced sommelier who will explain the history of the winery and the specific characteristics of the wines.

This tour is aimed at wine experts and connoisseurs who wish to refine their knowledge of Piedmontese wine production and, in particular, of Barolo production techniques.

Upon request, it is possible to combine the chosen tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

Educational farm for children and adults to learn how to make cheese and then taste it with a glass of wine.

The experience begins with a gentle walk in the woods, a pristine corner where goats live free and happy, surrounded by the beauty of a natural environment that welcomes and protects them.

Here, you will have the opportunity to milk the goats with your own hands, collecting fresh and genuine milk, ready to be turned into delicacies. An experience that will allow you to come into direct contact with the work of the land, rediscovering the value of healthy and authentic food.

Next, you will move to a charming country "ciabot," where Paolo, with his experience and passion, will guide you in the art of cheesemaking. With the help of a rural kitchen, you will learn how to make delicious cheese, step by step. The rustic and cozy atmosphere of the "ciabot" will allow you to fully understand the artisanal process and respect for traditional methods.

In the meantime, while the milk is being transformed into cheese, you can delight your palate with a fine tasting of artisanal cheeses, both goat and cow, accompanied by a selection of typical local products, such as cured meats, honey and homemade jams, all while sipping a good glass of local wine, perhaps a Roero Arneis or a Roero Rosso, which enhance the authentic flavors of the hills.

Learn all the secrets about wine making and create your own unique blend with this workshop at the Urban Winery in Milan.

Program

As soon as you arrive, you will be served a welcome glass, which you can taste during a tour of the winery's production area, accompanied by a brief introduction to the project.

Next you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Based on your tastes, you can then create your own custom blend.

To conclude, you will be able to unleash your imagination by decorating the bottle label of the created wine.

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of the wine made, one per group (group means the group that made the reservation), to take home as a memento of the experience.

Any extra bottles of the created blend can be purchased directly on site, at a price of 10€ per bottle, upon request to the facility prior to creation.

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

During the winery tour and wine tasting of Oltrepò Pavese, you will have a choice of three different experiences.

The first tour lasts 1h30 and includes the tasting of 3 glasses.

The second option lasts 2h, and is recommended for lovers of the fine bubbles of Spumante Metodo Classico.

The last type of experience you can choose instead includes a tasting of 3 Cru of Pinot Noir, the highest expression of elegance of this noble grape variety vinified in red.

Lunch in Oltrepò Pavese, at Calatroni Vini, to taste typical dishes and enjoy some excellent locally produced wine together.

Program

The experience begins at 12 noon with a guided tour to discover the organic vineyards, crossed by the historic Via di San Colombano.

The second part of the visit takes you to the winemaking cellar and the aging cellar to explore the world of wine.

The third moment is dedicated to flavors, both on the plate and in the glass: a set menu lunch that includes.

•    3 courses that vary according to the seasonality of the products
•    4 glasses of wine paired with each course
•    Water
•    Coffee
•    Cover charge

To personalize the experience you can choose 2 wine pairing options:

•    Basic wines: basic wines will be served with each course
•    Classic method sparkling wines: classic method sparkling wines will be served with each course

Reduced menu for children includes salami or cheese, main course and dessert.

In case of food allergies, please notify the facility following the reservation

The picnic in the vineyard with tasting in the Oltrepò Pavese is a unique opportunity to have lunch together in the hills of Lombardy and to learn about the history of the production of the best-known local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the farm, overlooking the hills, and its cellars and then proceeds with a guided tasting of 4 wines. At the end of the tasting, a picnic bag will be handed out, which includes per person:

•    Sandwich with coppa and goat cheese
•    Sandwich with salami
•    Tart with fruit jam
•    Water
•    1 bottle of "Columban" wine for every 2/3 adult persons

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. It is a fun and romantic experience to enjoy with friends in the Oltrepò Pavese region.

A visit to the Calatroni Vini winery in Santa Maria della Versa will allow you to discover the wines that characterize the Oltrepò Pavese territory.

Program

The activity starts with a walk through the vineyard, then you will continue with a guided tour in the winemaking cellar and the Metodo Classico aging room where they will explain details about the products.

To conclude the experience, you will have the opportunity to have a tasting of 4 wines represented by the winery (including organic) accompanied by small samples (vegetable flan, cheese and tart).

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of the Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of the best-known Roero wines.

You will have the opportunity to taste 5 or 7 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

On being welcomed, you will be able to admire the views of the surrounding hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

After a few minutes you will be accompanied to the winery, where you can learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historical wines of the ROERO tradition.

The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut cake.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

Tasting includes 5 wines. The tasting is paired with a platter of cured meats, one of local cheeses and a hazelnut cake.

Roero and Not Only (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tasting includes 7 wines paired with a platter of cured meats, local produce, platter of local cheeses and by a hazelnut cake.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

At 7:00 pm there will be a welcome drink with wines from the winery.

Dinner will be served around 8 pm and the menuù è consists of:

•    Welcome appetizer with friciule, salami and cheese
•    Carne cruda alla Monferrina
•    Citello tonnato della tradizione
•    Russian salad
•    Agnolotti al rugo d'rosto
•    Maltagliati with vegetable ragù
•    Roast beef with baked potatoes
•    Bunet
•    Water
•    Coffee

All accompanied by locally produced wines.

Discover the Alemat wineries in the heart of Monferrato with a guided tour and tasting.

Following the guided tour of the winery and Infernot tour, you will taste 3 wines:

•    Piemonte Riesling Doc
•    Piemonte Grignolino Doc
•    Red Wine

When booking it is possible to buy a cutting board with cold cuts and cheeses.

The guided tour is available in Italian, English, French and Spanish. 

Winery tour with tasting in the Monferrato hills will allow you to discover the typical products of the Piedmont hills in Montemagno.

Top Experience Tour

Includes tasting of 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Ruchè Tasting

This activity includes a tasting that will allow you to discover a particular type of wine, Ruchè. You will be served a course of 5 wines with the addition of Ruchè grappa, all accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery's winemaker and will consist of a tour of the vineyards surrounding the estate, a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground barrique cellar, and a tasting of 5 estate-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

A tasting experience designed for couples in the heart of Roero, perfect for celebrating special moments.

During the private tasting you will taste four selected wines, chosen to highlight the different winemaking and maturation techniques typical of the Roero, accompanied by local gastronomic specialties.

The itinerary ends with a glass of passito wine and a Piedmontese hazelnut cake, for a sweet and unforgettable moment to share as a couple.

The winery tour with tasting at Castello di Razzano offers an engaging experience for wine lovers and those who wish to learn about the local wine culture. Located in the charming Castello di Razzano, the museum offers a fascinating journey through the history and production of wine in the region and Monferrato.

After visiting the museum, you will have the opportunity to explore the aging cellars of Razzano Castle. Wine tasting is a highlight of the visit. Each person will have the opportunity to taste three different wines, representative of Castello di Razzano's production. The wine selection could include both white and red wines, depending on your preferences or specialties of the region. To accompany the tasting, you will be served a platter of typical local cured meats and cheeses, which pair perfectly with the wines.

Positioned in one of the most evocative corners of Monferrato and surrounded by an estate of great scenic beauty, Castello di Razzano is the ideal reference point for those who wish to enjoy eno-gastronomic experiences of the area.

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the estate's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescia cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
•    Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
•    Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
•    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the "Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The tour with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also for having a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

A wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta is an experience not to be missed!

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

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sample of local breadsticks, salami and cheese to better taste the wines on offer. You can request the addition of a mixed platter of cured meats from Az. Agricola Al Berlinghetto + 2 types of local cheeses + breadsticks (recommended for 2 people).

You will taste 3 glasses of your choice of the following wines:

•    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 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 it is recommended to bring a garment to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

Accompanying pets in the cellars is not allowed.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the hills near Bergamo,with lunch accompanied by a wine tasting in Scanzorosciate.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu celebrating seasonal products:

•    Starter
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course is accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates harmony between food and wine.

On request, following the reservation, you can request a guided tour of the winery and communicate any food intolerances.

A visit to Bornato Castle with 1 glass tasting è a unique experience.

The Castle of Bornato and Villa Orlando, are located in the heart of Franciacorta and are a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle. An overlook over the vineyards allows you to admire the wonderful round vineyard, unique in its kind.

This experience includes a guided tour of the castle and villa with a passage through the basement and the ancient wine cellar active until 2000.

At the end you will have the opportunity to taste a glass of Franciacorta wine produced by the castle, which can only be purchased on site.

You can decide whether to do a view with tasting or a visit with tasting followed by lunch in the castle restaurant in the former stables attached to the walls.

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.

Brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch is perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm is not only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.

From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard some fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch is available from October through April.