A vineyard tour with wine tasting in the land of Lambrusco, near Mantua
Highlights
- Explore the vineyards and the Bugno Martino artisan winery in San Benedetto Po
- Discover the native grape varieties of the Lambrusco region with a guide
- Enjoy 4 or 7 glasses of wine with a Mantua-style platter of cold cuts and cheeses
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Full description
The Benedictine monks have always done it this way. And there’s a reason for that!
We welcome you to the Bugno Martino Winery in San Benedetto Po (MN), where we proudly produce ‘the Lambrusco you wouldn’t expect’, defying conventions and clichés.
Amidst rows of vines surrounded by nature and fermentation tanks, you’ll enjoy an authentic experience where you’ll taste no fewer than 4 or 7 glasses of organic wine, accompanied by local specialities from the Mantua area!
What we will do
The event will take place at the selected time at the Bugno Martino Farm in San Benedetto Po (MN), set against the backdrop of the lush Oltrepò Mantovano countryside. We will be welcomed by our guide, Raffaella, who is ready to help us discover the ins and outs of this estate.
We’ll start with a walk through the vineyard: we’ll discover the secrets of organic Lambrusco and the careful, manual farming techniques used. Weather permitting, we’ll also venture into the estate’s wildlife reserve to admire the pond, keeping an eye out for pheasants, hares and ducks.
We’ll then head indoors for a tour of the artisanal winery. As we walk amongst the vats, the guide will explain the winemaking techniques and tell us how unique grapes, including the ancient Grappello Ruberti ( Mantua’s only native grape variety) , are transformed into natural delicacies, following a tradition begun centuries ago by the monks of Polirone Abbey.
Finally, we’ll take our seats in the comfortable tasting room. Depending on the option chosen at the time of booking, we will taste four glasses of our choice from the winery’s range, or the entire range of seven labels, in a tasting journey ranging from the ancestral Lambrusco to the unexpected Chardonnay—macerated in amphorae or refermented in the bottle.
To accompany the wines, there will be a delicious platter of locally sourced specialities, featuring traditional Mantua salami and shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano. The experience will last approximately 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is recommended for those aged 18 and over, as the wine tasting is restricted to adults only.
Any accompanying minors may take part in the experience free of charge.
The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs, with the exception of the walk through the vineyard.
Other information
The experience takes place all year round and is confirmed provided there is a minimum of 2 people.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact the venue using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to let them know.
Dogs are allowed in all areas.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point is not easily accessible by public transport.
In the event of bad weather, the decision on whether to go ahead with the walk in the fields will be made on the day, but the cellar tour and tasting will go ahead as planned indoors.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
San Benedetto Po, Mantova
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
