Massimago's estate tasting in the Mezzane Valley combines a walk through certified organic vineyards with a visit to the historic Amarone ageing cellar. The estate produces certified organic Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone. Mezzane is an emerging sub-zone rarely covered by standard Veneto wine tours.
Tip: The organic certification and Mezzane sub-zone origin are the differentiators here - ask about the estate's transition to biodynamics.
On-site restaurant at Massimago Wine Relais in the Mezzane Valley, 20 minutes from Verona. Chef prepares seasonal dishes using home-grown produce with estate organic wine pairings. Includes winery and old Amarone cellar visit for diners. Mezzane is an emerging Valpolicella sub-zone.
Wine focus: Estate Massimago organic wines; Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso; chef-driven seasonal menu with home-grown ingredients; immersive estate setting
Tip: The combined dinner + cellar walk + vineyard tasting package is the most complete Valpolicella estate experience available in the valley.
Boutique organic wine relais in the Mezzane Valley, 20 minutes from Verona. Six rooms and two apartments with pool and spa exclusively for guests. Estate winery produces organic Amarone and Valpolicella; vineyard walks, cellar tastings, and a seasonal restaurant are all included.
The list: Massimago organic estate wines; Amarone, Ripasso, Valpolicella; vineyard walk and cellar visit for guests; cooking school; yoga; on-site restaurant with home-grown produce
Tip: The combined cooking school + wine pairing session (available as an add-on) pairs Veneto classic dishes with estate wines - highly rated by guests.
Massimago estate in the Mezzane Valley offers a guided walk through the historic organic vineyards followed by a visit to the old Amarone ageing cellar and tasting of Massimago's organic Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone. Combine with cooking school or yoga sessions available at the relais.
Tip: Mezzane is an emerging sub-zone of Valpolicella not well represented on export lists - the estate tasting gives direct access to a style rarely found in wine shops.