Wine Tasting near Juliet's House: Valpolicella & Veneto Wines

Four wines, cheese, cured meat, and how sommeliers actually taste.

A one-hour wine tasting in a traditional osteria in central Verona where you taste four selected wines from Veneto and Valpolicella, paired with seasoned cheese and cured ham typical of the region. The guide teaches wine-making basics, food pairing, and tasting technique in English or Italian. Children under 18 receive non-alcoholic drinks; those under 6 enter free with advance notice.

The Experience

The tasting happens in Scapin, a traditional wine restaurant called an osteria, five minutes on foot from Piazza delle Erbe or Juliet's Balcony. You sit inside or on the terrace and taste four wines: sparkling Prosecco, whites, and reds from the Valpolicella area. Each wine comes with a tasting board of seasoned cheese and cured ham from the Verona region, so you learn how the food changes what you taste in the glass.

The guide walks you through wine-making and food pairing in a relaxed, friendly way—no pretense, just the tricks sommeliers actually use. You'll learn why certain cheeses open up a wine's flavors and how to spot what's happening on your palate instead of just swallowing. The whole thing takes an hour, so it fits into an afternoon without eating up your day.

On Sundays after 3pm and Mondays, the tasting moves to a different location called Via Fama. The experience stays the same: four wines, the same food pairings, the same instruction. Book in English or Italian depending on which guide you prefer. Children under 18 get non-alcoholic drinks instead; kids under 6 enter free if you let them know when you book.

What’s included

• One hour of wine tasting and wine stories with a guide in your chosen language.
• four selected wines from Verona and Veneto, including sparkling Prosecco, whites, and Valpolicella reds.
• a tasting board of seasoned cheese and cured ham typical of the Verona area.
• instruction in wine-making, food pairing, and how to taste like a sommelier.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Slow Travel Italia

Is this one for you?Squeeze a proper wine education and regional tasting into your city center afternoon, learning food pairings and tasting techniques in a relaxed hour at a traditional osteria near Juliet's house.

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Top questions

What wines do I taste at this tasting in Verona?

You taste four wines from Veneto and the Valpolicella area: a sparkling Prosecco, white wines, and red Valpolicella wines. Each one comes paired with local cheese and cured meat so you can see how the food changes the flavor.

Where exactly is the osteria, and can I sit outside?

Scapin osteria sits five minutes on foot from Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet's Balcony in the city center. You can choose to sit inside or on the terrace. On Sundays after 3pm and Mondays, the tasting moves to Via Fama instead.

What will my kids drink if they come along?

Children under 18 receive non-alcoholic drinks instead of wine. Children under 6 enter free if you tell the operator in advance when you book.

How long does the whole tasting take?

The tasting lasts one hour from start to finish, including the guide's instruction on wine-making, food pairing, and tasting technique.

Can I book this tasting in a language other than English?

Yes. The guide leads the tasting in either English or Italian depending on which option you choose at checkout.