Amarone wine tasting tour Verona: Two Valpolicella wineries

Taste Amarone’s rich tradition with two winery stops and local pairings

A half-day wine tour from Verona into the Valpolicella hills, visiting two Amarone wineries where you taste the full range of their DOC and DOCG wines (Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto) with bread, cheese and salami at each stop. A sommelier guide explains the appassimento method that dries the grapes before fermentation, the signature technique behind these wines. Transport by air-conditioned minivan and tastings at cellar temperature are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day Amarone wine tour

• Welcome guests at Verona store
• Travel through Valpolicella wine region
• Visit first Amarone winery
• Taste DOC and DOCG wines
• Learn Amarone wine making process
• Visit second Amarone winery
• Taste more Valpolicella wines
• Enjoy scenery of vineyards and hills

The experience

The tour starts at the Pagus Wine Tours store in Verona, where you meet your English-speaking sommelier and board the minivan for the drive into Valpolicella. The landscape shifts as you climb into the hills: terraced vineyards stacked on slopes, stone villages, the rhythm of the seasons visible in the vines. Two wineries anchor the morning, each one a chance to taste their entire range: at least four wines per stop, paired with local bread, cheese and salami. The cellars stay at a constant 15 degrees Celsius, so bring a sweater.

At each winery, the sommelier walks you through what you're tasting: how the appassimento method works (grapes dried on straw mats before pressing), why Ripasso tastes different from Amarone, what the DOC and DOCG designations mean. You're not watching a demonstration. You're tasting the wines themselves and learning to recognize the differences. The tour respects the schedule: if you have a train to catch or an opera ticket at the Arena, let them know when you book so they can keep the timing tight.

What’s included

• Visit and wine tasting at two Amarone wineries with at least four wines per stop.
• bread, cheese and salami served with each tasting.
• English-speaking sommelier guide.
• air-conditioned minivan transport from the Verona store.

Options for this experience

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pagus Wine Tours®

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're staying in Verona city center and want to taste Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto across two wineries in a four-hour window that leaves your afternoon free. Just let us know your train time so we can time the tastings around it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What's the difference between Amarone and Ripasso?

Amarone uses grapes dried on straw mats for months before fermentation, concentrating the sugars and creating a fuller, richer wine. Ripasso takes leftover skins from Amarone production and ferments them with fresh Valpolicella wine, producing something between the two in body and flavor.

How many wines do we actually taste on this tour?

At least four wines at each of the two wineries, so a minimum of eight tastings across the morning. Each winery pours their own selection from their DOC and DOCG range, so the exact wines vary by location and season.

Is the tour suitable if I have mobility issues?

Some of the old cellars have stairs, so let the operator know about any limited mobility when you book. They'll work with you to find wineries and routes that fit your needs.

What should I wear for a morning in the vineyards?

Comfortable shoes or sneakers if you'll be walking the vineyard slopes. The cellars are cool at 15 degrees Celsius, so bring a sweater or jacket even if it's warm outside. The operator will show you the vineyards if weather and timing allow.

Can I buy the wines I taste?

Yes. The Pagus Wine Tours store in Verona stocks wines from the regions you visit, sold at cellar price. You can also buy directly at the wineries during your tastings.