Wine Tasting, Panoramic View

Wine Tasting, Panoramic View, 1 hour 30 minutes, rated 4.9 across 291 traveller reviews.

Overview

This tasting takes place at Corte San Mattia, a working agriturismo on a hill above Verona, run by Cantina Giovanni Ederle. You meet in front of the farmhouse door on Via Santa Giuliana and go straight into the countryside rather than a wine shop in the centre. The visit lasts an hour and a half in total.

The experience has two parts. First comes a guided walk through the grounds and the cellar, where the guide explains the property and how the wines are made. Then you settle on a terrace overlooking the city for the tasting itself: five wines, moving from a Bianco PGI through Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore and Valpolicella Ripasso to Amarone, served alongside a platter of typical local products. Reviewers often describe the food as plentiful and one mentions that the pairing notes with each wine helped them taste the difference when eating the different cheeses and meats.

It suits travellers who want to see where Valpolicella is actually produced without leaving the Verona area. Groups run to a maximum of twenty, though several reviewers describe smaller gatherings and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The venue is wheelchair accessible and close to public transport, but it is not recommended for pregnant travellers.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Corte San MattiaMeet in front of the door of the Agriturismo Corte San Mattia, Via Santa Giuliana 2/a, Verona.
2. Guided walk of the groundsA guide leads a walk through the countryside around the estate, explaining the property and its history.
3. Cellar visitThe walk continues into the cellar, where reviewers recall seeing the barrels where the wine ages.
4. Terrace tastingFive wines are poured, from Bianco PGI through Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore and Ripasso to Amarone, with a platter of typical local products.
5. End at the meeting pointThe activity finishes back where it started, and some reviewers say they stayed on at the venue afterwards.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the visit, from getting there to what to put on your feet.

• Getting there. You make your own way to Corte San Mattia. Allow time for the journey, and ask the staff for help booking a taxi back if needed.
• Footwear. The vineyard walk is a bit rough under foot, as one reviewer put it, though manageable in flip flops.
• Food and drink. The tasting of five wines comes with a platter of typical local products. Several reviewers describe the board as plentiful, and one couple reported that staff prepared them a vegan snack they loved.
• Group feel. The listing caps the group at twenty, but reviewers often describe much smaller gatherings with an informal, chatty atmosphere. One reviewer arrived to find they were the only person on the tour that day.
• Views. The terrace looks out over Verona, and many reviewers call the outlook the best part of the visit. The estate sits on a hill above the city, so bring a camera for the panorama.
• Weather. The experience requires good weather, and the listing says a weather cancellation brings the choice of a different date or a full refund. The walk and terrace mean you spend part of the time outdoors, so check conditions before you go.

Common issues. The experience depends on good weather, and poor conditions can mean cancellation, though the listing offers a new date or a full refund when that happens. One reviewer arrived at the wrong address after following directions and missed the start, so double check the meeting point, Corte San Mattia on Via Santa Giuliana, before setting out. The grounds also host events; one visitor's viewing time on the panoramic terrace was cut short because a wedding was being set up.

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