Wine tasting with visit to the cellar and vineyard in Valpolicella

We know nothing about you, except that red is probably your favourite colour.

Yes, because if you are here, it means you are looking forward to tasting Italy's most renowned red wines , including the prized Amarone di Valpolicella, with its unmistakable ruby and purple hues.

At the Santa Maria Valverde Estate, you can sip this and other Valpolicella D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. wines still produced according to an artisanal method handed down from generation to generation.

Not just a simple tasting, but a journey to discover the vines of this territory that will involve all your senses!

What we will do

The appointment is at 10:30 am at the Santa Maria Valverde Estate in Marano di Valpolicella (VR). Upon arrival, we will find the guide who will lead us to discover the winery's wine production method.

Once all the participants have gathered, the visit will begin with a walk through the vineyard. We will walk between rows of vines and dry-stone walls, surrounded by the view of the Lessinia Pre-Alps, while the guide will explain how to recognise the different types of vines. Afterwards, we will visit the fruttaio, where the Amarone grapes are dried. Finally, we will move inside the cellar to visit the vinification and ageing rooms.

At the end of the tour , which will last about 1.5 hours, it will be time for the tasting , which will take place on the terrace or in the exclusive wine suite. The tasting will include 3, 4 or 5 glasses of Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde wines accompanied by a platter of Valpolicella cold cuts and Lessinia cheeses, depending on the option selected when booking:

Valpolicella Classic (3 glasses):

• Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.
• Ripasso di Valpolicella Classico Superiore D.O.C.
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.

Valpolicella Prestige (4 glasses):

• Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.
• Ripasso di Valpolicella Classico Superiore D.O.C.
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G
• Savinè Cabernet Sauvignon IGT Verona

Valpolicella Vintage (5 glasses): vertical tasting of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G from different vintages.

The experience will last a total of approximately 2 and a half hours.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is recommended for participants aged 18 and over.

The wine tasting is reserved for participants aged 18 and over. Paying minors and abstemious persons will be served a platter of typical products accompanied by water or a soft drink.

Wheelchair access is restricted to the tasting room and terrace.

Other information

The experience takes place all year round, even in bad weather.

There is free parking on site. The meeting point can be reached by public transport: contact the organiser at the contact details given in the confirmation email for more precise directions.

Small dogs are allowed on request: contact the organiser at the contact details given in the confirmation email to advise of their presence.

If you have food allergies and/or intolerances , please contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to inform them.

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