Renaissance palace designed 1440s-1562, purchased by Marilisa Allegrini in 2008. Serves as Allegrini's luxury B&B and event venue. 11 rooms in the historic palace amid Fumane di Valpolicella vineyards.
The list: Allegrini estate wines at the property; La Poja, Amarone, Valpolicella Classico; Renaissance palace private events and tasting experiences; luxury B&B
Tip: Stays at Villa della Torre include privileged access to Allegrini estate tastings not available to day visitors.
Address: Via della Torre 25, 37022 Fumane di Valpolicella (VR), Italy, Veneto
Organic and biodynamic wine relais on a panoramic terrace between Valpolicella and Soave. Estate produces organic Valpolicella, Ripasso; Amarone.
The list: Organic and biodynamic estate wines (Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone); wine lovers packages; vineyard walking paths; organic production
Tip: Tenuta Le Cave's biodynamic Amarone is one of the rarest expressions of the appellation - the cellar visit is included in the Wine Lovers package.
Vineyard relais of Le Vigne di Alice winery on a hilltop in Carpesica between Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto in the UNESCO Prosecco hills. 19th-century farmhouse with themed Alice in Wonderland rooms.
The list: Le Vigne di Alice estate Prosecco DOCG; Bellenda 1986 tastings; 19th-century farmhouse surrounded by vineyards; themed Alice in Wonderland rooms
Tip: The Doro Nature brut-zero Prosecco from Le Vigne di Alice is a dry-style Valdobbiadene DOCG with zero dosage. Ask for it at breakfast.
Elegantly restored country-house hotel in the UNESCO Prosecco hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. 7 rooms (3 suites, 4 standard) in a peaceful vine-surrounded estate with pool, garden; spa.
The list: Own-production Prosecco DOCG; bottle and olive oil at breakfast; attached winery; along the Prosecco wine road; 15 min from Conegliano, 60 min from Venice
Tip: The attached winery offers horizontal tastings of the estate's cru Prosecco bottles - arrange a session at the front desk on arrival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
