Red wines flourish in the Valpolicella area, small towns dot mile after mile of grape vines, and you can visit many of the vineyards to learn about the processes and taste the products. For white wines head to Soave, a medieval town of threatening-looking turreting, built during the height of medieval family feuding.
These days you're welcomed in to taste the local produce. You can tour underground cellars and throughout the towns of the Veneto you'll often find shops stocking hundreds of varieties of local wines for you to try without having to venture to each and every winery.
The wines produced in the area are well-regulated for quality, having the stamp of DOC (controlled designation of origin). Organized tours are one way to explore the area, but many people choose to hire a car – and designate a driver (though we all know that you never swallow during a wine tasting...)
It is also possible to hike through the region on foot and many areas are well-signposted. Or there are local buses. Cycling can be hazardous on the winding roads full of erratic Italian drivers. And of course, don't forget to pair your wine with local foods – the two have evolved over centuries to complement one another.
Tours & Tickets
Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Explore the famous islands of the Venice lagoon - Murano, Burano and Torcello - on a half-day excursion. You'll see a glass-blowing display on Murano, shop for ... Read more
Location:
Venice, Italy
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Dolomite Mountains Small Group Day Trip from Venice
Escape the city and spend a day in the Dolomite Mountains on a full-day trip from Venice! With an expert guide to tell you all about the region, you’ll see two ... Read more
Location:
Venice, Italy
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Veneto Hill Towns Small Group Day Trip from Venice
Enjoy a relaxing day in the beautiful hills of the Veneto, visiting the towns of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, the Palladian Villa Barbaro and a prosecco ... Read more
Location:
Venice, Italy
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Veneto Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour
Discover the famous wines of the Veneto on an informative and appetizing half-day excursion by minivan. Spaces are limited on each tour and groups will consist ... Read more
Location:
Venice, Italy
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
