Sirmione: Winery Tour & Lugana DOC Tasting with Local Pairings

Summary

Family-run Sirmione winery tour with Lugana DOC tasting and local food pairings

You’ll walk Sirmione’s vineyards with a local guide, hear family stories in an underground cellar, then taste four Lugana DOC wines paired with cheese, salami, honey and olive oil from Garda. Expect laughter over local words and time to linger over each glass—a real glimpse into family tradition by Lake Garda.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel so at home at Sgreva. Maybe it was the way Anna waved us in, or just that soft Lake Garda breeze carrying a faint smell of grass and something sweet—grapes, I guess. We started out in the vineyard, shoes crunching on gravel while our guide (Anna’s cousin? She said everyone here is family) pointed out these old vines twisting up from the earth. She told us about Lugana DOC wine like she was sharing a secret recipe—her hands kept gesturing to the soil as if it might chime in.

The cellar was cooler than outside, almost damp, and honestly I could’ve stayed there for hours listening to stories about how her grandfather started bottling wine back in 1960. There’s this underground room lined with barrels—oak and chestnut, all smelling faintly of vanilla and something deeper I couldn’t name. I tried repeating “Pozzolengo” after her (the cheese), but she laughed kindly at my accent. It felt good to be let in on their jokes.

When we sat down for the tasting, I realized how hungry I’d gotten just smelling everything—the salami was peppery and rich, bread still warm somehow, honey floral and sticky. Each glass of Lugana DOC tasted different; one reminded me of green apples, another more mineral. Anna poured carefully and waited for our reactions—she seemed genuinely curious what we’d think. There wasn’t any rush; we just talked about their land, how weather changes the grapes year by year. The light through the window made everything look golden for a minute. I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Winery tour and wine tasting

• Walk through the vineyards
• Visit the underground cellar
• Learn wine production process
• Taste four wines with local products

Top questions

Is this Sirmione winery tour suitable for kids or strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this Sirmione wine tasting tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Does the Sgreva winery tour include food pairings?

Yes, your tasting includes local cheeses, salami from Pozzolengo, artisanal honey, and bread with Garda olive oil.

How many wines do you taste during this Lugana DOC experience?

You will taste four different wines produced by the Sgreva family winery.

Is public transportation available near Sgreva winery?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

How long has Sgreva been producing wine in Sirmione?

The Sgreva family has produced wine since 1960 in Sirmione on Lake Garda's southern coast.

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided walk through the vineyards with a local family member, an underground cellar tour where you’ll hear stories of winemaking since 1960, plus tastings of four Lugana DOC wines paired thoughtfully with Lombard cheeses, Pozzolengo salami, artisanal honey and fresh bread drizzled with olive oil from Lake Garda—all unrushed so you can really soak it in before heading out again.