How long is the tasting?

The tasting lasts approximately one hour and includes four pours and paired snacks.

Is the tasting accessible?

Yes — the experience is stroller and wheelchair accessible according to the operator details.

What wines are included?

Expect two whites (typically Lugana and Soave) and two reds including Valpolicella and Amarone.

Is gratuity included?

No, tips or gratuity are not included in the listed price.

What is the meeting point?

After booking you will receive full meeting point details; structured description lists Mombaruzzo as the meeting point.

Is there an age minimum?

Participants must be adults (Ages 18 & Older) to consume alcohol; bring ID if requested.

Verona Local Wine Experience: Taste Lugana, Soave & Amarone in the City Center

Adventure Brief

Sample four Veneto wines—including Lugana, Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone—paired with local cheeses and cured meats in a one-hour tasting led by a sommelier in Verona’s city center. Perfect for travelers who want a concentrated primer on regional grapes without leaving town.

1 hour

easy

From €43.67

In the heart of Verona, Italy, the Verona Local Wine Experience offers a compact but richly informative tasting that introduces visitors to Veneto’s signature bottles without leaving the city center. Located at Stradone Antonio Provolo, Rigaste S. Zeno, 11, 37123 Verona VR, Italy, the one-hour session pairs four regional wines with local cheeses and cured meats while a professional sommelier guides every sip.

Two crisp whites—Lugana and Soave—open the tasting, offering floral lift, bright acidity, and mineral notes that reflect the glacial and alluvial soils that influence this patchwork of vineyards. Guests then move to the reds: Valpolicella shows red-fruit energy and savory structure, and Amarone brings layered intensity, dried-fruit concentration, and a taught tannic frame. The contrast between whites and Amarone on the same table is educational and immediate: you can feel how grape selection, drying of grapes in the appassimento method, and oak aging change texture and aroma. The sommelier explains these processes in plain language, uses comparative tasting to highlight differences, and suggests which local dishes and cheeses sharpen or soften each wine’s profile.

The setting matters. This tasting takes place amid Verona’s historic streets, a practical starting point for travelers who want wine education between sightseeing and dinner reservations. Its accessible format—stroller and wheelchair friendly—means families and older travelers can participate when appropriate. The session is best suited to small groups and couples; it’s a concentrated primer rather than a full vineyard tour, which makes it perfect for visitors who prioritize time and variety over travel. Practical logistics are straightforward: the meeting point is listed as Mombaruzzo after booking, the price covers four pours and paired snacks, and gratuity is not included. Language and exact scheduling may vary, so check booking details before you arrive.

Why choose this tasting? It distills Veneto’s range into a single, accessible tasting that reveals how microclimate and winemaking decisions produce distinct results. For travelers curious about food and place, the paired cheeses and cured meats act as a practical guide to balancing acidity and fat, and the sommelier’s narrative connects each bottle to regional history and technique. Whether you’re a novice or a devoted wine traveler, this is an efficient and pleasurable way to add depth to a Verona itinerary and leave with a clearer palate and a longer list of wines to seek out.

Expect an approachable tone: questions are welcome, and the sommelier encourages side-by-side comparisons so you can learn by tasting. Bring a notebook or use your phone to jot down favorites and food-pairing notes. For photographers, the bar’s close proximity to the city’s stone facades and late-afternoon light makes for detail shots of glasses and charcuterie. Reserve in advance during peak season to secure a spot.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.

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