The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Italian Alps, Italian Alps

July 1, 2021 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Italian Alps, Italy including Lake Como PRIVATE Guided Tour, Wine & food tasting, Sunset sailing on lake Como with private skipper, Amarone Wine Tour, Wine Tasting with Panoramic View of Verona, Vineyard Tour with Light Lunch in Valpolicella, Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience, History, Food and Wine Tour with Lunch in Verona, Prosecco tasting, Verona Food & Wine Walking Tour in Small-group.
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1. Lake Como PRIVATE Guided Tour

Lake Como Guided Tours
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Best way to visit the area. Do not waste your time on a boat to Bellagio! Discover and experience with a private guided tour. You will have a real sense of our territory, tradition, history, architecture, wine & food specialties etc. Tour on private van + ferry boat. An unforgettable experience! Read my Reviews on TripAdvisor :-)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Time for lunch on your own; restaurants with typical local specialties will be suggested, Taxi boat + entrance ticket Villa Balbianello (Euro 17 pp), ferry boat (Euro 8 pp)

Reviewed By T1757FAbiancad

The most incredible train ride of my life!!! Giovanni was such an amazing tour guide that really went out of his way to show us around. The train ride itself through the Swiss Alps was breathtaking. I will most certainly come back and do it again.

2. Wine & food tasting

Capitan Drake, Via Francesco Benzi, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italy Capitan Drake
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

The wine tasting is in the center, few meters from the old town wall, the place is elegant and friendly. The tasting include special wines and food you will appreciate with a professional Sommelier who will describe tasting notes and making process. We will guide you to discover taste of our wine and food selection.

Inclusions: A selection of very good, at least 4 wines to enjoy the tasting, Typical italian food, prosciutto crudo, cheese selection with compote, porcini, anchovies, buffalo mozzarella

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Reviewed By Elle C

We had the best time at Captain Drakes. Wines were delicious and chosen exactly to suit our pallets, staff super informative throughout! Would recommend to absolutely anyone in the vicinity. Fantastic experience!

3. Sunset sailing on lake Como with private skipper

Via S. Biagio Pescallo, 7, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy Bellagio Yacht Experience
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Experience lake Como from a new perspective! Visit the most amazing coves, villas and towns of Lake Como on board of a 38ft sailing yacht.

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Reviewed By Dreamer18807510596

Very nice experience with a very friendly sailor who tells you about a lot of the villa’s and town around the beautiful Como lake. Must do in Bellagio

4. Amarone Wine Tour

Capurso Wine - Agricola Moranda, Via Gazzego, 2, 37142 Verona VR, Italy Capurso Wine
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Company tour with visit to the winery and wine tasting accompanied by local cheeses and meats. 4 Wines for tasting: Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella Superiore DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Red Devil IGT

Inclusions: Included in the price you will have a tasting of 4 Wines

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5. Wine Tasting with Panoramic View of Verona

Corte San Mattia, Via Santa Giuliana, 2/a, 37128 Verona VR, Italy Cantina Giovanni Ederle
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Corte San Mattia Wine Experience allows participants to taste typical local wines produced in an organic way just a few steps from the structure. Participants will also enjoy the breathtaking view of Verona, admirable from our terrace, where the tasting will take place. The typical products that we offer to accompany the wines with their goodness and freshness make the whole experience more complete and satisfying.

Inclusions: Tasting of 5 wines, Typical products platter, Guided tour of the countryside and the cellar

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Reviewed By outdoors_enthusiast

The vineyard also features a small BnB with a small restaurant (that serves a great breakfast) and rooms with French doors opening up to the olive trees and views of Verona city below. Splendid, splendid!! I stayed there one night with friends - the room was large, well appointed. The reception was friendly ('have a glass of bubbly in our lobby seating area while we review your passport, as per tourism rules' - how hospitable!). The bed was comfortable, the breakfast delicious.

6. Vineyard Tour with Light Lunch in Valpolicella

Azienda Vinicola Farina Srl, Viale Alberto Bolla, 11, 37029 San Pietro in Cariano VR, Italy Azienda Vinicola Farina
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Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella. It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion. Wine Tour of the winery. Light lunch with tasting of 6 wines with platters of local cured meats and cheeses, focaccia, dessert and tasting of Grappa di Amarone.

Inclusions: Tasting of 6 wines and Grappa, Reinforced platter of local cured meats and cheeses, focaccia and dessert.

Exclusions: Private transportation

7. Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience

Verona, VR, Italy TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE
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Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!

Inclusions: A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker, Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house, Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace, Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney

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Reviewed By tripperace745

The view from the garden was amazing. Jacopo was very informative about the wine making process, how to pair them with food, and how to tell the quality of the wines made in Italy. Each wine that he brought out had its own distinct flavor based on the process of how it was made and it made the experience more enjoyable. If you haven't had a chance to try some Italian wine but are interested, this is a great place to start!

8. History, Food and Wine Tour with Lunch in Verona

P.za Bra, 28, 37121 Verona VR, Italy Romeo and Juliet Guide Wine tours
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5 GOURMET STOPS INCLUDING LUNCH PLUS CABLE CAR RIDE! This SEMI PRIVATE Verona tour gives you a unique experience, showing you how local lives while also learning about the city’s history and traditions. Even better? We modify the program to match the seasons. Let’s discover the streets of Verona together! Our tour offers you a sensory stroll of gastronomic treasures, including old eateries, historic Veronese wine bars, and even ancient stable turned restaurant. Your local Food guide (a Verona native) leads you through the city’s monuments and narrow historic streets, tasting typical Veronese dishes: from classic cheeses and cold cuts to the main dish based on fresh BIGOLI pasta or AMARONE RISOTTO, and more gourmet delights. Enjoy all these paired with delicious local wines. Our Verona walking tour provides so many tastings that it can serve as your lunch! We also ride the CABLE CAR to Verona’s most romantic view. Welcome to Verona, our enchanted city!

Inclusions: Cappuccino/ espresso/more paired with a delicious local warm pastry, Home made bigoli with fresh ragù or Amarone risotto, Cheese tasting + ice-cream / tortelli tasting/ risotto and more ( depending on the season), Wine tasting in an authentic winery in the city center, Local guide, Cable car ticket

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Reviewed By DougD_traveler

I wanted to send a gift of wine to someone in Verona, and I reached out to Sara for help. She was extremely helpful and very generous with her time, and always replied quickly and kindly to all of my questions. With her excellent wine knowledge, she helped me put together a selection of local Italian wines and get them delivered (with no charge for the local delivery!). She even took the time to translate and hand write a beautiful letter to include with the wines. I can't say enough about her gracious professionalism. I look forward to a day when I can travel to Verona again and enjoy some of the wine and food tours that Sara and Virginia offer. If I could rate them higher than five stars, I would!

9. Prosecco tasting

Strada Cartizze, 5, 31049 Valdobbiadene TV, Italy PDC Cartizze
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4.9 based on 13 reviews

Join us in a real Prosecco Tasting Experience. Discovering the Prosecco production areas, with a sensory analysis of the wines: Visual, Olfactory and Gustatory Analysis to learn how to taste a wine. Spend an immersive experience with us. The modern and contemporary design frames our estate, immersed in the vineyards with centenary architecture. Look around you and savor everything: you are our guests. Tel: +39 347 1122 636 Tel: +39 347 8344 395

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Reviewed By Mark F

Very friendly and knowledgeable, Pietro took time (about 20 minutes) to explain his Prosecco when we showed up unannounced. Excellent Prosecco in the middle of the Cartizze region that competes very strongly with the multitude of other producers in the region. I've been visiting the area for over 30 years so I already have my favorites among the many I have tasted over the years. Pietro certainly knows what he is doing and I plan on many return visits. Driving up a long dirt road nestled between the grape vines sets a unique atmosphere that made for a better experience.

10. Verona Food & Wine Walking Tour in Small-group

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Follow your local foodie, live a one-of-a-kind experience and, just like a real local, start your day in the right way drinking an authentic Italian espresso. After a very Italian beginning, a classic aperitif is waiting for you. You'll stop in one of the most traditional "Osterie" of the city, where you will savor some local products, such as Soppressa (a type of salami), Monte Veronese cheese and the famous meatballs from Verona. The next step will make your mouth water: enjoy a traditional dish and discover some local culinary traditions with your expert guide. Continue your visit in the food district of Verona, where the most "Osterie" and botteghe are located, and enjoy the great wines of the city. Then discover the aromas and main features of the traditional local wines, such as the Valpolicella red wine, or the white wines coming from the East of Verona and Lake Garda. Finally, stop in an historical Gelateria to taste an artisanal Gelato to refresh your mouth.

Inclusions: Local foodie guide, Food and wine tastings

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Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

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