Things to do in

Marano di Valpolicella

Discover a unique wine estate near the UNESCO-listed city of Verona and Lake Garda. Visit the Bertani Family Estate at the heart of the Valpolicella Classica wine region . An expert tour guide and sommelier will accompany you through the 18th-century Venetian villa. See its gorgeous frescoes, luxurious romantic gardens, and the 15th-century winery and cellars which host 200-year-old monumental Amarone oak casks. Discover and compare 4 different Veronese wines thanks with a first-hand experience in the birthplace of Amarone della Valpolicella. Learn about the characteristics of the local grape varieties and the traditional winemaking processes that make these wines so unique.

Embark on a journey through the world of Italian olive oil at a boutique winery in Marano di Valpolicella. Begin your experience with a stroll through an olive tree garden where you will learn more about the family-run winery and farm. Visit a secret room where the oil is collected, followed by a tour of an authentic cellar in a 17th-century rural house. Experience the olive oil production process from start to finish and learn how to read and recognize an authentic Italian olive oil label. At the end of your tour, enjoy a tasting of the best olive oils from different regions in Italy and learn how to distinguish them by sight, smell and taste. Sample the region's best local cheeses, salami and fresh bread, washed down with delicious wine. All this on a picturesque terrace with panoramic views of Valpolicella's hills.