Natural wine tasting from Verona: Valpolicella with organic lunch

Taste 8 to 10 natural wines straight from the vineyard where they're made

A small-group natural wine experience from Verona into Valpolicella, where you meet the winemaker, walk among the vines, and taste 8 to 10 natural wines including Amarone DOCG at a family-run winery. Lunch is farm-to-table, built from seasonal organic ingredients grown on the property, and the whole day takes five hours with private transport included.

The experience

What separates natural wine from what most people drink is the method: minimal intervention, native yeasts, little to no added sulfites. The winemakers you'll meet in Valpolicella follow these principles not as a trend but as a philosophy rooted in respecting the soil and the seasons. You'll walk among the vines with someone who tends them, listen to how they decide when to harvest, and understand why natural wine tastes the way it does, because the land itself is in the bottle. This is a niche world, and the people who live in it are passionate about it.

The tasting happens at the winery and includes 8 to 10 natural Valpolicella wines, with Amarone DOCG among them. After tasting, lunch arrives at a table overlooking the vineyard: seasonal dishes prepared from organic ingredients grown on the property, each plate designed to pair with the wines you've just tasted. The meal reflects agricultural traditions of the region, not restaurant trends. Private transport picks you up in Verona and brings you back, so the five hours focuses on the vineyard and the winery, not on driving.

The guide speaks English or Italian, and children from age 4 can join. Infants ride free on an adult's lap or in a stroller if you prefer. The group stays small, which is why you get time with the winemaker instead of standing in a crowd.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of 8 to 10 natural Valpolicella wines with Amarone DOCG.
• private transportation from Verona.
• farm-to-table lunch with seasonal organic dishes prepared at the winery.
• time walking among the vines with the winemaker.
• certified local driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Your Local Guide SNC

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so choose based on which language you're more comfortable with for wine talk and winemaker stories. Small groups mean you're not competing for the winemaker's attention, and the five-hour pace lets you linger over lunch without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (4 to 15 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What does natural wine actually taste like compared to regular wine?

Natural wine relies on native yeasts and minimal added sulfites, so the flavor comes directly from the grapes and the soil where they grew. The winemakers in Valpolicella who make natural wine often describe it as tasting more like the land itself: earthier, sometimes funkier, always with a story tied to the vintage and the vineyard. You'll taste the difference across 8 to 10 wines during the tasting, and the winemaker explains what you're noticing in each glass.

Is there time to walk in the vineyard, or is it just tasting at the winery?

You walk among the vines with the winemaker before the tasting. This is how you see the land that shapes the wine, and it's where the winemaker talks about their decisions, when to pick, how to handle the grapes, why they chose natural methods. The walk is part of understanding what you're about to taste.

How much wine will I actually drink during the tasting?

The tasting includes 8 to 10 natural Valpolicella wines, with Amarone DOCG included. The winemaker pours tasting portions, not full glasses, so you can taste across the range without getting drunk. Lunch follows, and the wines pair with the food.

Can I bring my four-year-old, or is this only for adults?

Children from age 4 are welcome. They can walk the vineyard with the group and sit at lunch. During the wine tasting, they can stay with you or the guide can suggest activities while adults taste. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.

What's included in the farm-to-table lunch?

Lunch is seasonal dishes prepared from organic ingredients grown on the winery's property. The menu changes based on what's ready to harvest, so you eat what the land is producing right now. Every plate is designed to complement the natural wines you've tasted. Drinks beyond the wine tasting are not included.

How far is Valpolicella from Verona, and how much time is spent driving?

Valpolicella is a short drive from Verona. Private transport is included, so you don't arrange it yourself. The five-hour experience covers the vineyard walk, the winemaker meeting, the tasting, and lunch, with driving time built into that total.