Villa Della Torre monumental complex ★ 4.8
Sixteenth-century villa at Fumane laid out on the plan of a Roman domus by Giulio Romano and Michele Sanmicheli, open for guided visits and paired with an outdoor art project on the Colle Fumana.
Museums and interpretive centres in Valpolicella that tell the region's wine story.
A guide to wine museums in Valpolicella.
Sixteenth-century villa at Fumane laid out on the plan of a Roman domus by Giulio Romano and Michele Sanmicheli, open for guided visits and paired with an outdoor art project on the Colle Fumana.
Villa and working cellar at Novare, in production since the 1500s, whose eighteenth-century park and Salone delle Muse hosted Ippolito Pindemonte's literary circle.
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...
Embark on an immersive experience in Valpolicella and discover the history, art, vineyards and excellent contemporary wines on a tour of Tenuta Santa Maria owned by Gi...
A "well-rounded" tasting of Valpolicella wines: 5 wines that will give you an overview of our production and introduce you to the particularities of the typical varieties
Peak wine-travel season in Valpolicella is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Valpolicella rewards trust.