Wine Tasting Lake Como, Italy: the 9 best

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.

Wine tasting and brunch in Milan to spend an encological and culinary day with groups of friends, families and couples.

Program

During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the winery with an introduction to the project and explanation of the production process. After that you will have a tasting of 4 glasses of wine accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products, including a cutting board, toast, hummus and beef meatballs. To finish sweet wine and dessert.

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.

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.

Sample wines from small Italian wine producers through this tasting in Milan's Città Studi area.

You will be welcomed by a wine bar offering wines originating from all over Italy, from north to south. All products offered are created by small wineries with unique stories to tell.

This guided tasting will feature 3 wines paired with a gourmet cutting board-a true food and wine journey full of sought-after products.

You will be served 1 gourmet cutting board that includes:

•    cheeses
•    cold cuts
•    focaccia
•    bread
•    olives

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

Renting an e-bike in Valle Intelvi will allow you to explore a beautiful area of the Lombardy Pre-Alps, surrounded by nature and located between Lake Como and Lake Lugano.

Following the roads and paths that connect its villages, you will be able to admire beautiful landscapes, breathtaking views and stop to taste excellent local products.

Depending on the type of route you want to take, you may want to opt for a front e-bike (with front suspension only) suitable for riding on paved roads and less winding trails or a full e-bike (with front and rear suspension) suitable for riding even off-road and more winding and articulated trails.

Before departure, the staff at the rental store will explain how to best use your e-bike and will be on hand to provide advice on trails, what to visit and where to stop for unfast or relaxing refreshments.

With rental only, the guide will not participate in the experience but you will be free to explore the area on your own. It is possible to rent the e-bikes for half a day(9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) or a full day(10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.).

Panoramic tour with certified Lake Como guide

Duration: 5/6 hours - Elevation gain: 800m - Distance: 40km - Difficulty: Easy

Loop route suitable for everyone, mainly on asphalt. Departure from the store in San Fedele Intelvi 10:00 am and return about 3:30 pm. Various panoramic photo stops on Lake Como, typical local lunch at the refuge on the summit (1500m). Possibility of visiting the remains of WWI trenches.

Panoramic tour with certified Lake Lugano guide

Duration: 5/6 hours - Height difference: 400m - Distance: 30km - Difficulty: Easy

Loop route suitable for everyone, mainly on asphalt. Departure from the store in San Fedele Intelvi 10:00 am and return about 3:30 pm. Various scenic photo stops on Lake Lugano, typical local lunch at the summit hut (1200m).

Panoramic tour with certified Big Bench guide

Duration: 3 hours - Elevation gain: 400m - Distance:20km - Difficulty: Easy

Loop route suitable for everyone, entirely on asphalt. Departure from the store in San Fedele Intelvi 9:00 am or 3:00 pm. Various scenic photo stops on Lake Como and stop at Big Bench 166 in Centro Valle Intelvi.

Guided tour of the Carozzi Cheese Factory in Pasturo, Valvassina, with tasting of different types of cheeses accompanied by wine.

Program

The visit includes a guided tour of the dairy together with the Master Cheesemaker, who introduces techniques, processes and curiosities related to production.

Afterwards, you can choose between 2 tasting formulas

•    cheese tasting, paired with compotes and accompanied by 1 glass of wine
•    cheese tasting, 1 hot dish and 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people

Water and coffee are included in both options.

Cheese tasting and other typical products at Caseificio Carozzi in Pasturo, in the heart of Valsassina.

To personalize your tasting, you can choose to taste

•    cheeses
•    cold cuts and cheeses
•    cold cuts and cheeses, followed by a plate of pizzoccheri

Wine tasting of Ronchi Varesini wines and vineyard visit in Albizzate è a wonderful experience.

The tour will begin with a visit to the vineyards and description of pruning techniques, grape varieties and their cultivation, and harvesting and winemaking; è including an explanation of the Ronchi Varesini PGI and history of Varese wine, possibly with a Power Point lecture projection on the subject.  

Then follows the sensory experience with guided tasting. During the tasting you will taste two wines and they will be accompanied by breadsticks and taralli.

Depending on weather conditions, the tasting will be either in the tasting room or on the terrace or vineyard.

When booking, you will be able to select a small extra cutting board that will include a sampling of cured meats and cheeses.
 

Wine tasting with a visit to the steamship Lombardia 1908, aboard a historic boat moored on Lake Maggiore, in Arona, among history, local wines and local products.

During the experience you will discover anecdotes and curiosities about the steamship and the productions passed down from generation to generation, in a unique and evocative setting.

You will be able to choose from three different tasting routes:

3 wines, 4 wines or 5 wines, choosing which wines to taste from labels such as Francigeno, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, Metodo Classico Redentum, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG San Michele, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Passito Ardorem, San Martino macerated white wine, rosé wine, Canavese DOC Barbera Abbazia, Canavese DOC Nebbiolo Saio and Carema DOC.

Each tasting is accompanied by local cheeses and breadsticks, with home-grown products at km 0.

For those who wish to extend their stay, it is possible to select the tasting tour with overnight stay that includes, in addition to the tasting of 3 wines, a night in a double suite with breakfast, sauna and private jacuzzi.

This farmhouse above Bellagio, offers an organic wine tasting and visit to the vineyards overlooking Lake Como.

The tasting includes tasting of a Cascina Teresina Nebbiolo accompanied by a board with a selection of cheeses, sliced meats and a seasonal side dish.

In addition, the tasting includes water, homemade bread and coffeeè.

Before or after the tasting è it is possible to take a tour of the vineyards overlooking Lake Como, at an altitude of about 700 m.

The tasting will take place in a relaxing environment perfect for a day of vacation or a weekend getaway. The farmhouse has a panoramic veranda and a terraced garden from which to admire the view of the Lake.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è you can contact the property following the reservation.