Corte Fornello wine tasting: 3 young wines with cellar tour

Eighteen-century barrique cellar and a tasting built around three young wines

A wine tasting at Corte Fornello in Valeggio, led by the winery owners through their 18th-century cellar and a guided tasting of three young wines. The experience lasts about two hours and includes a chopping board of salami, cheese and bread. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian and tailors the tasting to dietary needs and your level of wine knowledge.

The experience

Corte Fornello sits in the village of Fornello, and the experience begins with a warm welcome at the estate before the owners lead you through the cellar for about 40 minutes. You'll walk through the 18th-century barrique cellar, where the winery stores and ages its wines, and learn how the production works. The owners guide the tour themselves, so you get direct access to their knowledge and their passion for the place.

The tasting takes up the second half of the experience, about 80 minutes, and centers on three young wines from the estate. You'll taste them slowly, paired with a chopping board of cold cuts, cheese and bread, all local. The owners pay attention to what you eat and what you want to know, so if you have dietary needs or questions about the wines or the territory, they adjust the tasting to fit. Whether you arrive as a wine lover or just curious, the tasting is built around your interests, not a fixed script.

Bottled water comes with the experience. The minimum age is 18, and the estate welcomes service animals. Plan for two hours total, with most of that time spent tasting and talking in the cellar.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the 18th-century barrique cellar.
• tasting of three young wines.
• chopping board with local cold cuts, cheese and bread.
• bottled water.
• personalized attention from the winery owners.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Corte Fornello

Is this one for you?The experience moves at a relaxed pace (you spend most of the two hours tasting and talking in the cellar), so it suits anyone who wants to learn about wine without rushing or walking long distances.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What is the 18th-century barrique cellar like?

The barrique cellar is where Corte Fornello ages its wines in wooden barrels. You'll walk through it during the 40-minute guided tour and see how the winery stores and develops its wines over time.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy the tasting?

No. The owners tailor the tasting to suit both wine lovers and people who are just curious. They answer all your questions and guide you through the three wines at your own pace.

What food comes with the tasting?

A chopping board of local cold cuts, cheese and bread is served alongside the three wines. Bottled water is also included. If you have dietary needs, let the owners know and they'll take care of it.

How much time should I plan for?

The full experience takes about two hours: roughly 40 minutes for the cellar tour and about 80 minutes for the tasting and food.