About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Valpolicella wine region near Verona, tracing how Amarone became one of Italy's most prized reds. Visit working estates along the Wine Route to see how grapes are selected, dried for months in controlled conditions, and transformed into complex, full-bodied wines. A dedicated guide walks you through production methods whilst a separate driver handles transport, leaving you free to focus on tastings and the hillside landscape that shaped this distinctive style.
Highlights
- Tour active Valpolicella estates and witness grape-drying facilities
- Taste Amarone, Ripasso, Chardonnay and Merlot from Torre Pieve
- Learn how selective harvesting and prolonged wilting create depth
- Private transport with professional driver throughout the day
- Included snacks alongside wine tastings
- Wheelchair-accessible vineyards and tasting rooms
What to expect
Your guide will explain the meticulous process behind Amarone: how only pristine bunches are selected, then laid in wooden crates for 60–100 days whilst temperature and humidity are strictly monitored. This drying phase concentrates sugars and flavours, yielding the wine's signature dry yet mellow character. You'll visit two or three estates, tasting different expressions and seeing production firsthand. Expect rolling vineyard views, informal cellar conversations with winemakers or staff, and time to absorb how terroir and technique combine here. The pace is unhurried; this is about understanding craft, not rushing between stops.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for light walking through cellars and vineyards. All areas are wheelchair accessible. The driver remains separate from the guide, so you won't be distracted by navigation chat. Note: day visitors entering Venice may face a €5 fee on certain dates—check official Venice guidelines beforehand.
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.