Valpolicella Wine & Food (Thursdays )

About this tour

A fun day out to enjoy the wonderful scenery and to sample the delicious local wines and food (EAST coast pick-ups)

Valpolicella is a land combining beautiful nature with a rich artistic and historical heritage and with exquisite flavours, a wonderful area in the province of Verona dotted with small villages and ancient traditions.

Valpolicella is a grape-growing area of the Veneto north from Verona, with a longstanding tradition of producing great wines. Even during the Roman times, wine has been produced here due to the various and favourable microclimate and the extraordinary quality of the land which spans from the mountains down to the Valpolicella valley plains.

The rich Valpolicella soil is suitable for growing a variety of grape types, the most common being Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, which give rise to primarily rich, fruity red wines such as Amarone, Recioto, Ripasso, Valpolicella Doc Classico and Superiore.

We will visit a well-known wine production site in the area to learn about the process of the Valpolicella wine production, followed by wine tasting. We will also visit a local farmhouse for lunch cooked by using local produce and ingredients.

Valpolicella wines are popular both in Italy and internationally, and they are often enjoyed with a variety of savoury or sweet Italian dishes.

Did you know:

The origin of the name “Valpolicella” is traced back to the Latin wording “vallis polis cellae,” translated “valleys with many cellars” showcasing the 1000+ years tradition of wine production in this area of Italy.