Wine tasting in Emilia-Romagna: 4 wines with local food at Tenuta La Viola

Walk the vineyard rows, then taste four wines paired with regional food

A wine tasting at Tenuta La Viola in Emilia-Romagna pairs four selected wines, including one Riserva, with traditional local specialties. The activity starts in the vineyard where you walk between the rows to a panoramic viewpoint, then moves to the winery to see the production methods and historic cellar, and ends with tasting under a portico overlooking the vines (spring and summer) or in the tasting room (winter). A guide leads the experience in Italian, English or French, and the whole visit runs about 90 minutes. Suitable for all fitness levels. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

What makes this tasting different is where it starts: not at a table, but between the vineyard rows. You walk the land itself, moving uphill to a panoramic viewpoint where the guide explains how Tenuta La Viola began in 1998 and became a pioneer in organic farming. The estate is family-owned and still runs that way, so the story you hear is the one they live.

After the vineyard, you move into the winery to see how the wines are actually made. The guide walks you through the production methods that set these wines apart, then takes you into the historic cellar where the aging happens. This is not a quick hallway tour. It is the working heart of the place, and you see the setup that makes the difference between a wine and a Tenuta La Viola wine.

The tasting comes last, which means your palate is fresh and you taste four wines, including one Riserva, paired with a platter of typical local products. In spring and summer you sit under a portico that looks straight out over the vineyards you walked that morning. In winter the tasting moves to the cosy room inside. Either way, the food is local and real, not an afterthought.

What’s included

• Tasting of four selected wines including one Riserva.
• traditional local food pairings.
• guided tour of the vineyard, winery and historic cellar.
• choice of Italian, English or French guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:30, 15:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, French 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Arcadia Tour Operator e DMC

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this fits into a morning or afternoon without swallowing the whole day, so you can explore other parts of Emilia-Romagna before or after. If you need a longer wine immersion or private transport to the estate, look for a different option.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

How long does the whole visit take?

The activity runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, covering the vineyard walk, the winery tour, and the tasting with food.

What wines do I taste?

You taste four selected wines, including one Riserva, each paired with traditional local specialties chosen to complement them.

Is this a private tour or shared with other people?

The tour is shared. You join other guests for the vineyard walk, winery tour, and tasting experience together.

Can I visit if I'm not a wine expert?

Yes, the tasting is suitable for all fitness levels and welcomes both wine enthusiasts and people looking for a unique culinary experience. No prior knowledge is required.