Valdobbiadene, Prosecco hills
Country-chic agriturismo in Valdobbiadene with interiors designed by architect Tobia Scarpa. Surrounded by the UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills. Own-estate Prosecco Superiore DOCG; regional Venetian cuisine. Highly rated for value and charm. Tel available via agriturismovedova.it.
The list: Estate Prosecco Superiore DOCG wines; country-chic agriturismo surrounded by UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills; regional Venetian cuisine with estate wines
Tip: The Scarpa-designed interiors are notable for a farmhouse - the blend of agricultural heritage and contemporary design is intentional.
Marano di Valpolicella
Boutique winery in Marano di Valpolicella with farm-stay accommodation in the rural house. The estate operates the Bike Station Valpolicella, offering e-bike tours (2 h, 5 km) through the vineyards with Amarone tasting. 17th-century cellar for wine refinement. Rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor (124 reviews).
The list: Boutique winery; Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso; e-bike vineyard tours with wine tasting; 17th-century cellar; rural house stays
Tip: The e-bike + tasting combination (approx. EUR65) is the most immersive Valpolicella Classico estate experience available at this price point.
Negrar, Valpolicella Classica
Small boutique relais in Negrar di Valpolicella, one of the five communes of the Classico zone. Estate-produced Valpolicella Classico and Amarone. Cellar tastings by arrangement. Agriturismo-style dining with local Veronese produce paired with estate wines.
The list: Valpolicella Classica DOC and Amarone DOCG estate wines; boutique relais in Negrar sub-zone; cellar tastings available; agriturismo-style estate dining
Tip: Negrar is the easternmost of the five Valpolicella Classico communes - the wines here tend toward elegance rather than the richer style of Fumane and Marano.
Gargagnago, Valpolicella Classica
The Serego Alighieri family (descendants of Dante Alighieri) has farmed this Valpolicella estate since 1353. La Foresteria guest house at Gargagnago offers estate stays with access to Masi-managed wine tastings of the Serego Alighieri range including Vaio Armaron Amarone. Linked to the new Monteleone21 open winery.
The list: Serego Alighieri estate wines by Masi (Dante Alighieri's heirs); Vaio Armaron Amarone; Possessioni range; private cellar tours; Monteleone21 open winery nearby
Tip: The historical connection to Dante Alighieri's family and the 700-year vine lineage make this the most literature-linked wine stay in Veneto.
Valpolicella Classica
Design hotel in a 15th-century Palladian-style aristocratic villa in the Valpolicella hills. The Wine Cellar Bar houses 1,600+ labels for tastings. The Amista Restaurant holds 1 Michelin Star across 6 consecutive years. ESPACE Byblos spa. Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The list: 15th-century Wine Cellar Bar with 1,600+ selected labels; Michelin-starred Amista Restaurant (6 consecutive stars); Saor traditional restaurant; wine tastings in historic cellar
Tip: The Wine Cellar Bar is open to non-guests for tasting - no hotel booking required.
Bardolino, Cavaion Veronese
5-star Wine Relais in the Cavaion Veronese hills surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Estate wines from the Villabella vineyard anchor the Oseleta Michelin-starred restaurant's list. Welcome aperitif, tasting menus, and wine and history packages for guests.
The list: Estate wines from Vigneti Villabella (Garda DOC, Valpolicella DOC); Oseleta 1 Michelin Star restaurant; welcome aperitif; 4-course tasting menu with estate wine pairings
Tip: The wine and history tasting package (estate wines + guided cellar narrative) is the most educational offering and can be booked without an overnight stay.
