The 10 best Wine Tastings in Franciacorta

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.

Stroll through Prognol's Veronese vineyards and taste typical Valpolicella wines at the Corte Borghetti winery, along with a board of local cured meats and cheeses.

You will have a choice of two tours, and on each of the two, following the visit to the winery and vineyards, you will taste some classics of the Veronese wine tradition, with a pairing of Lessinia cured meats and cheeses, mustards and honey, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a typical homemade dessert.

Classic (2 hours)

The classic tasting includes a short walk through the vineyards and Valpolicella production sites, accompanied by a tasting of the following wines:

•    Valpolicella Classico DOC
•    Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
•    Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Light lunch (3 hours)

This is a real food and wine tour of Valpolicella, during which, following the estate visit, you will taste the following wines:

•    Garganega in purity
•    Valpolicella Classico DOC
•    Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
•    Ripasso Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

For this tour, an appetizer of bruschetta with garden vegetables and a traditional first course will also be offered to accompany the wines and the platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery tour.

In the town of Lonato, a few kilometers from Desenzano del Garda, you will stroll through the vineyard and visit the winery of the Perla del Garda winery to learn about its renowned Lugana DOP wines.

The wines will be accompanied by baked goods and traditional Lombard gastronomic products.

You will be able to choose between two different tours:

Classic (1 hour and 30 minutes)

The classic tour includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of three types of Lake Garda wines:

•    Lugana DOC
•    Garda DOC
•    Valtènesi DOC

Vintage (2 hours)

The vintage experience includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of five Lugana DOC wines from Lake Garda, including wines awarded 3 Glasses by Gambero Rosso.

Get ready for a tasty and relaxing experience near the shores of Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and the landscapes of Lombardy.

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.

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.

Discover the history of typical Veronese wines with a lunch and tasting in Valpolicella.

The tour will start with a walk through the vineyards, accompanied by a guide and a tasting of Garda EVO oil. Afterwards you will be able to taste and have a light lunch.

The wines you will taste will be 5:

•    Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
•    Rosé Veronese IGT
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Paired you will have a platter of cured meats and cheeses with jams made by the Fugolo Gianluca farm.

You will also enjoy a cold pesto pasta dish with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella in summer, and tortellini with butter and sage in winter.

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.

In the town of Lonato, a few kilometers from Desenzano del Garda, you will stroll through the vineyard and visit the winery of the Perla del Garda winery to learn about its renowned Lugana DOP wines.

The wines will be accompanied by baked goods and traditional Lombard gastronomic products.

You will be able to choose between two different tours:

Classic (1 hour and 30 minutes)

The classic tour includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of three types of Lake Garda wines:

•    Lugana DOC
•    Garda DOC
•    Valtènesi DOC

Vintage (2 hours)

The vintage experience includes a guided tour of the winery and vineyards along with a tasting of five Lugana DOC wines from Lake Garda, including wines awarded 3 Glasses by Gambero Rosso.

Get ready for a tasty and relaxing experience near the shores of Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and the landscapes of Lombardy.

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 with a guided tour of the "Il Dosso" winery in Corte Franca is a unique opportunity to learn about the production processes of the famous Franciacorta and immerse yourself in the hills of Brescia, not far from Lake Iseo. 

The experience begins with a tasting, led by the producer, of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses. It will continue with a visit to the winery, where you can learn about Franciacorta production techniques. 

It is possible to add an additional mixed platter of selected cured meats and cheeses to share (recommended for 2 people) for an additional fee.

Enjoy a relaxing evening with a dinner and tasting in Scanzorosciate, in the hills outside Bergamo.

Every weekend, an atmospheric wine and food experience accompanied by a cozy winery atmosphere awaits you.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu that celebrates seasonal produce:

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

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

On request, é can take a guided tour of the winery to learn about the winery's history, production methods and the unique characteristics of the wines.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

The picnic in the vineyard in lower Garda in Lonato will give you a relaxing experience while admiring picturesque views.

This tour includes a visit to the winery and a picnic in the vineyard. You will be provided with a blanket and picnic basket with:

•    bread
•    cured meats
•    cheese from Lombardy
•    can of 100% Turbiana white wine
•    1 bottle of water

This experience allows you to taste traditional flavors paired with local wine to give you an innovative and sustainable tasting experience.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.