This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious Amarone / Valpolicella Hills and includes
• round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC
• 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings
• 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone
• Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic trattoria
• Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide
Posted By : Scappoose_traveler
We thoroughly enjoyed the Amarone Wine Tour that we experienced today. Mario, our sommelier and guide was outstanding. He showed that he really enjoys working with Wine and helping his guests learn more about Wine.
Both wineries that we visited did a great job of showing us their wineries and showcasing their excellent Valpolicella wines. Because Mario has selected smaller, family owned wineries with excellent wines, the owner-operators really take the time to treat their guests well.
The lunch that Mario hosted for us at Trattoria alla Porchetta was excellent Italian cuisine and was a great intermission between the two wineries.
After this great experience, Mario dropped us back at our starting point, the tronchetta vaporetta stop using a back road to take us right up to the dock area.
We would whole heartedly recommend this wine tour of great red wine operated by Mario Pioccinin of Venice Day Trips.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 13:22:05 
Posted By : alysaaaaaaaaaa
The Amarone Wine Tour was absolutely incredible! Both wineries that we visited and toured were small family-run wineries. The people were so welcoming and the wine was delicious.
Mario is an excellent guide. He is so knowledgable and so nice! He walked us through each and every wine and explained the color, the smell, and the taste. He also explained which foods we should pair with each wine. In fact, at the first winery, we were served specific meats and cheese to pair with each wine! At the second winery, we also had a chance to taste the homemade olive oil which was delicious. Luckily, at both wineries you can order wine, grappa, olive oil, and vinegar, and then ship it back to the states!
Lunch at the local trattoria was also delicious! It was great to sit down with Mario and learn more about the area, the local cuisine, the wine, and get to know him more.
Lastly, Rachel was great in helping set up this tour. She worked with my family and I to create the perfect experience. She is also very knowledgeable and very helpful if your family has any special accommodations.
This was the highlight of my family's trip to Northern Italy, and we will definitely be recommending Mario and Rachel to all of our friends who visit!
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Posted On : 2024-01-05 09:34:18
