Gambellara wine tasting: 3 wines, volcanic terroir

Three wines tell the story of volcanic soil

A 90-minute tasting at Menti winery in Gambellara where you taste three wines (a sparkling, a white and a macerate) each made from Garganega grapes grown in volcanic soil. The guide walks you through the vineyard and cellar, explaining how the land shapes the wine, and pairs each glass with artisan baked goods. Minimum age 18. Guides speak English and Italian.

The experience

Ninety minutes inside a family winery built on volcanic ground. You start in the vineyard itself, learning how Gambellara's soil, born from ancient volcanic activity, feeds the Garganega grape that defines the region. The guide explains the biodynamic philosophy that shapes every decision here, from how the vines grow to when the grapes are picked. Then you move into the cellar spaces where the wines age, seeing the barrels and tanks that hold the work of the season.

The tasting centers on three wines chosen to show different sides of the same territory: a sparkling, a still white and a macerate, each one a different expression of Garganega and the soil it comes from. You taste each one slowly, with the guide walking through what makes it distinct: the flavor notes, the production choices, the way the volcanic terroir shows up in the glass. Artisan baked goods and bottled water come with the tasting, so you have something to eat between pours.

This is not a rushed lineup of glasses. The point is to understand a place through what grows there and the people tending it, so the guide takes time to answer questions and let you sit with each wine. By the end, you've seen the vineyard, walked the cellar, and tasted enough to recognize what makes Gambellara different from other wine regions.

What’s included

• Guided tour of Menti winery and its vineyard.
• discovery of Gambellara's volcanic terroir and the winery's biodynamic philosophy.
• access to production and aging spaces.
• guided tasting of three Garganega wines.
• artisan baked goods.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

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

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “After Reservation, you will be contacted by email or Whatsapp where we will provide more details on how to reach us”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Azienda Agricola Giovanni Menti

Is this one for you?You taste the wines yourself, guided through each one by someone who knows the vineyard and the cellar: suited to anyone who wants to understand a place through its wine without needing prior tasting experience or spending a full afternoon there.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What are the three wines I'll taste at Menti?

A sparkling wine, a still white and a macerate, all made from Garganega grapes grown in Gambellara's volcanic soil. Each one shows a different side of the same territory and the biodynamic methods the winery uses.

How does the volcanic soil of Gambellara affect the wine?

Gambellara sits on volcanic ground, and that soil gives the Garganega grape its distinctive character. The guide explains this link between land and flavor throughout the tasting, showing how the terroir shapes what ends up in your glass.

What's included in the 90 minutes?

A guided tour of the vineyard and cellar spaces at Menti winery; the tasting of three wines; artisan baked goods; bottled water; and storytelling about the production philosophy and the connection between soil, vineyard and wine.

Do I need wine experience to join this tasting?

No. The guide leads you through each wine and explains the tasting in detail, so you learn as you go. The activity suits all fitness levels, and you must be at least 18 years old.

Is the winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Menti winery is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed.