Amarone Private Wine Tour in the Cellars of a Roman Villa with Lunch
Verona, Italy
Trip Type: Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy the original flavour of Amarone in the cellars of Roman villa, surrounded by picturesque green vineyards. This beautiful villa boasts a unique character as well as world famous red wines produced in its cellars. Visit the cellar and learn from local wine expert the unique method of making this classic red wine. Take a tour of the villa with beautiful courtyard, a lion’s mouth fireplace, Murano chandeliers, frescoes and gargoyles wherever you look. Enjoy your lunch in its ancient halls in front of impressive majestic fireplaces and the immense carved sculptures that decorate its rooms. Chefs of the villa will do their best to please you with traditional cuisine complemented with finest local wines. Walking through vineyards with a local expert, you will discover the characteristics of the territory, climate and grape types - a unique combination essential to Amarone winemaking since ancient times.
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Enjoy the original flavour of Amarone in the cellars of Roman villa, surrounded by picturesque green vineyards. This beautiful villa boasts a unique character as well as world famous red wines produced in its cellars. Visit the cellar and learn from local wine expert the unique method of making this classic red wine. Take a tour of the villa with beautiful courtyard, a lion’s mouth fireplace, Murano chandeliers, frescoes and gargoyles wherever you look. Enjoy your lunch in its ancient halls in front of impressive majestic fireplaces and the immense carved sculptures that decorate its rooms. Chefs of the villa will do their best to please you with traditional cuisine complemented with finest local wines. Walking through vineyards with a local expert, you will discover the characteristics of the territory, climate and grape types - a unique combination essential to Amarone winemaking since ancient times.A half-hour chaffered drive will take you to the winery, the estate which consists of medieval villa and winery, situated nearby. You will be enchanted by a villa built in harmony with the surrounding peaceful landscape. This building is an original example of Venetian Renaissance architecture, among the finest in the province of Verona.
You will discover the artistic versatility, taste and refined sense of style of this jewel of sixteenth-century Italian architecture. This was where noble guests came to enjoy the beauty of nature while relaxing and reading ancient Roman poets and authors. It represents a place designed for peace and tranquility for both body and soul, something central to the Italian humanistic tradition. At the same time this villa was at the centre of the surrounding agricultural industry.
You are invited to taste some delicious meals of Valpolicella valley, their high quality products and natural ingredients during a traditional lunch in the ancient dining rooms of the villa. You will taste several kinds of Amarone and learn to recognize it by its slightly spicy bitterness, which is reminiscent of roasted almonds. The name of this wine derives from the Italian word 'amaro', which means 'bitter'. At the same time it is so fine and warm that it will capture your heart with the first sip. You will learn the traditional methods of wine-making that have been strictly adhered to since ancient times. In the winery, you see the best versions of Amarone, which is not only one of the greatest wines of Italy, but a world classic.
You will discover the artistic versatility, taste and refined sense of style of this jewel of sixteenth-century Italian architecture. This was where noble guests came to enjoy the beauty of nature while relaxing and reading ancient Roman poets and authors. It represents a place designed for peace and tranquility for both body and soul, something central to the Italian humanistic tradition. At the same time this villa was at the centre of the surrounding agricultural industry.
You are invited to taste some delicious meals of Valpolicella valley, their high quality products and natural ingredients during a traditional lunch in the ancient dining rooms of the villa. You will taste several kinds of Amarone and learn to recognize it by its slightly spicy bitterness, which is reminiscent of roasted almonds. The name of this wine derives from the Italian word 'amaro', which means 'bitter'. At the same time it is so fine and warm that it will capture your heart with the first sip. You will learn the traditional methods of wine-making that have been strictly adhered to since ancient times. In the winery, you see the best versions of Amarone, which is not only one of the greatest wines of Italy, but a world classic.
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