Wine tasting and cellar visit in Bardolino near Lake Garda
Highlights
- Visit a historic winery in Bardolino, a stone's throw from Lake Garda
- Follow the fascinating journey of wine from vineyard to bottling
- Taste four local wines, such as Lugana, Soave, Chiaretto and Amarone
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Full description
What journey does a bunch of grapes take from the vineyard to the bottle? Find out with a guided tour of the winery in Bardolino, just a few metres from Lake Garda.
Cantine Lenotti opens its doors to you for a fascinating journey into the world of wine, in which you can discover the entire production process, from the grape harvest to ageing in the barrique cellar.
Of course, there will also be a tasting of four local wines, including Bardolino Chiaretto, Bardolino DOC andAmarone DOCG Classico. Raise your glasses!
What we will do
The meeting point is 5 minutes before the indicated time at Cantine Lenotti in Bardolino (VR).
The tour will start at the Santa Cristina vineyard, right behind the winery, one of the smallest but most characteristic, just a few hundred metres from Lake Garda. During the visit we will learn more about the history of the Lenotti family and the winery, active since 1906.
We will then proceed to the grape receiving area and the fermentation cellar where, after the harvest, the grapes are left to ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. We will move into the barrique cellar below, consisting of two large underground rooms, dedicated to the ageing of red wines in oak barrels and in bottles.
We will then be accompanied to the bottling room, where we will be able to see all the machinery required for bottling and labelling at work.
At the end of the tour we will finally be able to taste the fruits of this sensory journey. Thetasting will include thetasting of 4 wines, whose history and production technique we will discover. The wines may vary according to the winery's availability, but will generally be a white(Lugana or Soave), a rosé(Chiaretto di Bardolino) and two reds, one lighter and one more structured(Bardolino, Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone, whose tasting is guaranteed).
If possible, the tastings will take place outdoors, while in the event of adverse weather conditions they will be held in the tasting room.
The total duration of the activity will be 2 hours, of which approximately 45 minutes will be spent visiting and the rest dedicated to tasting.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is recommended for 18 year olds and above.
The wine tasting is reserved for adults only. Minors may participate in the experience free of charge.
The winery is wheelchair-accessible: if you have mobility difficulties, please inform the winery so that the tour can be organised along appropriate routes.
Other information
The activity takes place from April to October on the dates indicated in the calendar, with a minimum number of 2 participants. The winery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The tasting is accompanied by snacks such as crackers and taralli. For gluten-free options, please inform the organisers in advance at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email.
Dogs are allowed in the tasting room and the shop, but are not allowed inside the winery. If you wish to bring your four-legged friend, please inform the organisers after booking.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport; free parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
Jacket (recommended for visiting some cool areas of the cellar)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
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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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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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Meeting point
Bardolino, Verona
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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