Venice: Prosecco Wine Tour with Two Wineries & Lunch

Summary

Prosecco hills from Venice sipping brut rosé meeting winemakers

You’ll sip Prosecco where it’s made near Venice, meet family winemakers in their cellars, sample four styles with local cheese and salami (or veggie plates), and hear stories from your guide as you roll through green hills. It’s relaxed but personal — you might find yourself thinking about those vineyard views long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

"You ever tried Prosecco straight from the barrel?" Riccardo grinned as we pulled up to the first winery, his hands still sticky from a morning picking. I could smell cut grass and something sweet in the air — maybe wildflowers or just the grapes themselves, hard to tell. The drive from Venice was only about an hour, but it felt like we’d landed somewhere quieter, green hills rolling out in all directions. Our group was small — just me, two friends, and Riccardo’s easy chatter filling in the silences.

The cellar was cool and smelled faintly of yeast and stone. We followed one of the owners (I think her name was Marta?) past rows of bottles stacked so neatly it almost looked staged. She let us try four types — brut, extra dry, millesimato, even a rosé that surprised me (never realized Prosecco could be pink). I tried to say “Glera” properly; Marta laughed and corrected me gently. Cheese and salami arrived on mismatched plates — salty, creamy, way better than anything I’d had back home. There was a veggie option too for my friend who doesn’t eat meat. We lingered longer than planned because nobody seemed in a rush.

Outside again, the sun felt warmer than I expected for spring. Riccardo pointed out how the vines climb up these impossibly steep slopes — said it’s all hand-picked here because machines can’t handle it. He talked about sustainable farming but not in a preachy way; more like he really cares about this land. I bought a bottle to take back even though my suitcase is already too full (worth it). On the drive back toward Venice, someone fell asleep. I kept looking out at those hills thinking about how quiet they were compared to the city — you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Prosecco wine tasting and winery visits

• Travel from Venice to Prosecco hills
• Visit first family-run winery
• Learn about Glera grape cultivation
• Tour the wine cellar and production
• Taste four types of Prosecco wines
• Enjoy light lunch with local cheese and salami
• Visit second winery and repeat tasting
• Opportunity to purchase Prosecco bottles
• Return to Venice

Top questions

How far are the wineries from Venice?

The wineries are about an hour’s drive from Venice.

Is lunch included on this Prosecco wine tour?

Yes, a light lunch with cheese, salami, and vegetarian options is included.

Do I get to taste different types of Prosecco?

You’ll taste four types: brut, extra dry, millesimato, and rosé.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included in private transportation.

Who leads the tour?

A local guide named Riccardo leads the tour along with winery owners.

Can vegetarians join this wine tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available for lunch.

Are children or infants allowed on this tour?

Infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed.

Can I buy wine at the wineries?

You can purchase bottles directly from the producers during your visit.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup and drop-off from Venice (or Treviso/Conegliano), guided visits to two family-run wineries with tastings of four Proseccos each led by certified sommeliers or owners themselves, plus a light lunch featuring local cheese and salami or vegetarian plates before heading back in an air-conditioned vehicle.