About this tour
Spend 90 minutes at Palazzo Montanari exploring the estate's centuries-old villa and working vineyards in the heart of Valpolicella. Your host walks you through the historic brolo—the property's original garden—where grapes and olives grow for four signature wines. After touring the villa's rooms and learning its layered history, settle into the columned courtyard with views across the valley and taste four distinct Valpolicella expressions alongside estate olive oil.
Highlights
- Walk through the estate's historic brolo and active vineyards
- Tour one of Valpolicella's oldest villas with period architecture
- Taste Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto side by side
- Sample cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from the property
- Panoramic courtyard tasting overlooking the Valpolicella valley
What to expect
You'll begin with a stroll through the brolo, where you'll see the vines and olive trees that feed the estate's production. The villa tour follows—expect stone walls, period rooms, and explanations of how the property has operated across generations. After the indoor portion, you'll move to the open courtyard under a covered portico. Here, with valley views in front of you, four wines appear: the bright, everyday Valpolicella; the riper Ripasso; the concentrated Amarone; and the sweet Recioto. Oil tasting rounds things out. The pace is unhurried.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible throughout—villa, courtyard, and grounds. Prams welcome. Minimum drinking age is 18. The courtyard is covered but open-sided, so weather matters. Wear comfortable shoes for the vineyard walk.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.