Valpolicella Classica: Visit and tasting at Corte Borghetti
Visit the vineyards and winery of Corte Borghetti and taste 5 wines in the 17th-century barrel cellar, with cold cuts and cheeses from Lessinia, extra virgin olive oil...
Day-by-day estate-visit plans for Valpolicella: weekend, first-timer and deep-cellar editions.
Day-by-day plans
Valpolicella Classica in two days ★ 4.7
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Day 1
- Morning
- Start at Villa Della Torre in Fumane for the guided tour of the Renaissance complex and a tasting in the mascaron fireplace rooms. Allow two hours for the villa alone.
- Afternoon
- Cross to San Pietro in Cariano for Zýmē, where the cellar is cut into a sandstone quarry worked since the fifteenth century, then Tedeschi at Pedemonte for the Monte Olmi cru.
- Evening
- Aperitivo at Locanda Buglioni among the vines at Cariano.
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Day 2
- Morning
- Drive up to Negrar for Villa Mosconi Bertani at Novare: the frescoed salon, the Renaissance cellars and the appassimento rooms, with a four-wine tasting.
- Afternoon
- Continue to Viviani at Mazzano for the high-altitude Classico, then drop back down to the Cantina Valpolicella Negrar wine shop on Via Ca' Salgari.
- Evening
- Drive into Verona, 20 minutes, for an aperitivo at Osteria del Bugiardo on Portoni Borsari.
Three valleys in three days ★ 4.7
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Day 1
- Morning
- Marano di Valpolicella: Novaia on the terraces above the village for the organic range, then Antolini at Prognol.
- Afternoon
- Cà la Bionda in the Bionda valley at Valgatara for the Ravazzol and Casalvegri crus.
- Evening
- Back to base for a quiet evening.
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Day 2
- Morning
- The Valpantena: drive up to Erbin above Grezzana for La Collina dei Ciliegi at the Ca' del Moro retreat.
- Afternoon
- Down the valley to Tezza on the Stradella Maioli, then on to Costa Arente at Grezzana.
- Evening
- Drive into Verona for an aperitivo at Maddalene Enoteca Naturale in Veronetta.
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Day 3
- Morning
- East to Mezzane di Sotto: Corte Sant'Alda for the biodynamic estate, then Massimago on Via Giare.
- Afternoon
- Push on to Illasi for Falezze at Pigno, in the valley Dal Forno made famous.
- Evening
- Return to Verona.
Harvest weekend in the drying lofts ★ 4.8
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Day 1
- Morning
- Join the Buglioni Harvest Experience at Corrubbio: arrival at 10:00, guided picking from 10:15, then the merenda del bacan among the rows at 11:30.
- Afternoon
- Drive to Sant'Ambrogio and Gargagnago to see the racks filling at a second estate.
- Evening
- Aperitivo in the Corrubbio village square during the La Vendemmia in Valpolicella weekend.
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Day 2
- Morning
- Villa Mosconi Bertani at Novare for the tour that takes in the drying rooms at their fullest.
- Afternoon
- Monte Dall'Ora at Castelrotto for the Ti Ascolto vineyard and cellar visit, or Villa Spinosa on the Jago hill.
- Evening
- Drive into Verona.
Verona city and one valley ★ 4.5
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Day 1
- Morning
- Walk the Verona centre from Piazza Bra to Ponte Pietra, then the Enoteca Dal Zovo on Viale della Repubblica for the grappa and spirits room.
- Afternoon
- Saturday-afternoon tasting at the Pagus Wine Tours room on Via della Valverde.
- Evening
- Aperitivo at Osteria del Bugiardo on Portoni Borsari.
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Day 2
- Morning
- Twenty minutes up the SP4 to Villa Della Torre at Fumane for the villa tour and tasting.
- Afternoon
- Speri at Pedemonte for the Monte Sant'Urbano single vineyard, then the Tommasi wine shop on Via Ronchetto.
- Evening
- Return to Verona for the evening.
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Itineraries in Valpolicella, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Valpolicella for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Valpolicella is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Valpolicella estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Valpolicella cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Valpolicella tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Valpolicella?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Valpolicella rewards trust.