Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella2-3 hours
Masi officially opened Monteleone21 in 2025 as an 'open cellar' paradigm in Valpolicella Classica. Guided tours include the fruttaio (drying loft for Amarone appassimento), contemporary cellar spaces, Possessioni Serego Alighieri, and the Wine Bar 'Vino e Cucina'. The most complete appassimento experience in the region.
Tip: Visit in October-December to see the fruttaio in active use - racks of drying Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grape bunches spread across the loft.
Verona (operator base)Half-day (3-4 h) or full-day (7-8 h)
Verona-based operator with 20+ years of wine tourism experience. Half-day and full-day tours covering Valpolicella (Amarone), Soave, Lake Garda; the Prosecco DOCG area.
Tip: Their Two Amarone Wineries half-day format gives the most producer-direct access for short visits.
Verona (operator base)Half-day (3 h, 2-3 wineries) or full-day (8 h, 4-5 wineries)
Verona-based with 10+ years specialising in Veneto wine tours. All-inclusive private tours with transport, English-speaking guide; winery booking.
Tip: Request the small winery format - visits to family-run estates unavailable on larger group tours.
Valdobbiadene / Prosecco hills (UNESCO World Heritage Site)Half-day to 2 days
The Strada del Prosecco was inaugurated in 1966 and runs 58 km through the UNESCO World Heritage Prosecco hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
Tip: Drive north from Conegliano. The westbound direction climbs to Cartizze viewpoints; visit before noon before the haze builds.
Marano di Valpolicella2 hours (approx. 5 km)
Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde offers e-bike tours through Marano di Valpolicella vineyards using 7 Fantic-engine fat-tyre e-bikes. 2-hour guided experience includes cycling the estate, visiting the 17th-century cellar, and tasting Valpolicella, Ripasso; Amarone with local food.
Tip: Gift certificates available; ideal for couples or small groups wanting a physical activity paired with serious wine.
Corbanese di Tarzo, Conocgliano Valdobbiadene30 min (Tasting) / 1h15 (History and Nature) / 1h30 (Founder's)
Grappa distillery and spirits tour in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene UNESCO World Heritage hills. Three tour formats for all experience levels.
Tip: Combine with the Prosecco wine road - Da Ponte is 20 minutes from Valdobbiadene and 10 from Conegliano.
