Wine Tasting Verona: 5 wines with panoramic views

Five wines, one terrace, the whole Verona valley in your glass

You tour the vineyard and cellar, taste five wines (white, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso, and Amarone) paired with a platter of local cheeses and cured meats, all on a terrace overlooking Verona and the surrounding hills. The guide explains what makes each wine distinct, and the two hours include everything: entry, the tasting, the food, and the view.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting with panoramic Verona view

• Visit vineyards and Giovanni Ederle winery
• Taste 5 wines including Amarone
• Enjoy typical products cutting board
• Admire panoramic views of Verona hills

The experience

You walk straight into the vineyard from the courtyard: no shuttle, no drive up a mountain road. The Corte San Mattia sits close enough to Verona that you can see the city's roofline from the terrace where the tasting happens, but far enough into the hills that the vines are what surrounds you. A guide takes you through the cellar first, past the barrels where the Amarone sits aging, and explains what makes each wine different: the Valpolicella Superiore spends longer in oak than the regular Valpolicella, the Ripasso gets a second fermentation that changes everything. It's the kind of detail that makes the glass in your hand make sense instead of just tasting good.

The five wines arrive in order: a white IGP first, then the lighter Valpolicella, then the two that most people come for. The Ripasso and the Amarone. Each one gets poured alongside a platter of local cold cuts and cheeses that shift what you taste in the wine. A sharp pecorino changes how the tannins sit on your tongue. A slice of speck makes the Amarone feel rounder. The platter is not an afterthought. It's part of how the tasting works. You're not tasting wines in a room. You're tasting them the way people here drink them, with food, with the view, with time to notice what's happening in the glass.

The terrace is the thing you'll remember longest. Verona spreads out below (the towers, the amphitheater, the river bend), and the hills roll away in the other direction, rows of vines catching the light. You're standing in both landscapes at once, which is why the wine tastes different here than it would in a shop. The whole experience takes about two hours. Wheelchair access runs through the entire property, and public transport stops nearby if you're coming from the city center.

What’s included

Your experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard and cellar, a tasting of five organic wines (Bianco PGI, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Amarone), and a platter of typical local products (cold cuts and cheeses) served on the panoramic terrace overlooking Verona and the surrounding hills.

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00, from € 45 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Cantina Giovanni Ederle

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Valpolicella and Amarone without the formality of a wine school, and if sitting on a terrace with the city in view matters as much as what's in the glass. The small group size and the location just outside Verona mean you get both the education and the setting in one afternoon.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the wine tasting take?

About two hours, including the vineyard and cellar tour, the five wines, and the food pairing.

What wines are included in the tasting?

White IGP, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Amarone.

Is food included?

Yes, a platter of typical local products (cold cuts and cheeses) comes with the tasting.

Can I reach Corte San Mattia by public transport?

Public transportation options are available nearby, and the property is accessible by wheelchair.

Is the tasting suitable for pregnant travelers?

The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Verona?

The property is near public transport stops. You'll need to arrange your own way there, or check with the venue about pickup options when you book.