Three intense days, for small groups with accompaniment.
From the vineyards of the great wines of Valpolicella to the ancient mills of Valpantena through climatic and geological areas very different from each other, immersed in fascinating landscapes, between tangible ancient memories to share stories and emotions with some prestigious producers of local food and wine excellence, without neglecting the beautiful and cultured Verona that we can enjoy even by night.
An exclusive two-day itinerary through beautiful Veronese hills rich in history, beautiful landscapes, UNESCO heritage sites and pristine rural areas will allow us to meet some of the creators of the "Venetian food and wine miracle", to grasp the "secrets" and to taste the "delicacies" involving all five senses.
To get to know villages full of charm and food and wine specialties, stroll through vineyards and olive groves immersed in the scents of nature.
To taste excellent products made by prestigious local niche producers firmly anchored to Veronese traditions but at the same time sensitive to research and discovery, who will accompany us in person, step by step, to make us discover their world and live it together.
To buy the delicacies tasted directly from the producer and find them at home on your return without any problem ... We've got you covered.
Itinerary:
First Day: The culture of wine.
Incontro con la nostra guida alla stazione di Venezia Mestre, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia, o altre località su richiesta.
Our itinerary begins in Verona, visiting the complex of the Provianda di Santa Marta, located in the Veronetta district in the historic center of the city of Verona. A historic building that in the mid-nineteenth century was "production center of bread and biscuits" for the entire Austrian army engaged in Italy and today houses a Department of the University of Verona for the enhancement of the territory).
At mid-morning we will move to San Pietro In Cariano, a municipality located in the center of Valpolicella Classica, a splendid Veronese valley famous for the five Amarone crus that tell in each glass the wonders of each of the five sub-valleys that compose it winding in parallel with each other from north to south.
We will be welcomed in a famous gourmet pastry shop belonging to the EAT VENETO network where the multi-decorated owner (Master of the Excellence Team, conferred by the International Federation of Pastry, Ice Cream and Chocolate, and great protagonist in various national competitions on panettone), in addition to letting us taste the delicacies she prepares in her laboratory "rigorously" in sight will tell us one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy" of Veneto.
We continue our morning visiting the nearby Villa Lebrecht (splendid Venetian villa dating back to 1400) where the first branch in Veneto of the degree course in viticultural and oenological sciences and technologies of the University of Verona has recently been established, where young wine experts are trained who will bring to the winemakers a breath of modernity both in quality management and sustainability processes.
For lunch we will move to Fumane (wide variety of landscapes: in the lower floor expanses of vineyards together with slopes of olive trees and pine forests, in the hills cherries and orchards and in the mountain part woods and meadows), where we will get to know a family of "niche" winemakers who for four generations has dedicated themselves to the cultivation of the vine and the production of excellent wines handed down from father to son an exceptional experience of the territory and the secrets of the art of making wine.
In una splendida cantina ricca di botti di rovere potremo degustare le eccellenze dell’azienda, anche attraverso mirate degustazioni “verticali”, abbinandole a prodotti tipici della cucina locale ” .
Nel tardo pomeriggio arrivo a Verona e sistemazione in Hotel e dopo un breve relax, passeggiata nel centro di Verona con aperitivo davanti all’Arena. Pernottamento.
Second day: The culture of extra virgin olive oil
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Grezzana, in Valpantena, divided from Valpolicella by a wonderful chain of sweets, green hills where DOC vineyards and expanses of olive groves follow one another.
Here we will visit a prestigious family olive farm of the EAT VENETO Network, of wide scope both nationally and internationally, which has its origins at the end of the nineteenth century and which has marked its production processes in the name of total SUSTAINABILITY (in fact, BIO wines such as the award-winning Amarone and a Valpolicella DOCG of both organic and vegan quality are also produced by the company).
Accompanied by the owners we will visit the company observing the entire production cycle, which starts from the totally manual harvest of the olives and ends with the bottled packaging of extra virgin olive oil. The GARDA DOP EVO OIL produced stands out for its naturally delicate flavor, for the harmony of its organoleptic notes and for the light and balanced aromas that give it a natural elegance.
In the nearby Mezzane di Sotto (25 'transfer), we will visit an ancient oil mill restored by the company that uses the original millstones, a visit followed by a lunch in the adjacent splendid inn of the same property.
In serata cena in ristorante tipico nel centro di Verona, con spazi traboccanti di prodotti come una bottega e accogliente come un’osteria. Saremo seguiti da veri professionisti che amano essere trasparenti come la loro cucina a vista, dove la preparazione dei piatti è sempre espressa, in un clima di relax e storia, degustando un menù legato alla tradizione e a una carta vini che guarda alla genuinità della produzione dei vignaiuoli e degli altri produttori veneti. Overnight stay
Third day: return
Colazione e in orario opportuno trasferimento alla Stazione di Venezia- Mestre, o all’aeroporto di Venezia o altre destinazioni su richiesta.
Prezzo per persona in camera doppia standard con servizio di B&B a partire da: 590,00 €
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