Wine country · WINERY TOURS IN ITALY
Behind the tasting room there is usually a hall of steel or concrete and a cellar of Slavonian oak. These 15 Italian visits get you into both, with prices, durations and how much English the cellar master actually speaks.
At Tenuta Adamo, tour the cellar for about 20 minutes, then taste local wines and extra virgin olive oil on a hilltop terrace above the vineyard. English-speaking hosts such as Lisa, Julia, Luisa, and Antonio explain the wines in a friendly shared setting. Breadsticks are included, with optional food platters.
“Definitely recommend! All the wines were so different from each other. A very good variety.”
At family-run Cantina Murales near Olbia, guides such as Greta and Arianna lead you through the vines, winery, and barrel cellar. You will taste three local wines with Sardinian snacks, then meet the rescued donkeys, goats, chickens, ducks, and dogs on the property.
“The vineyards are absolutely beautiful. our guide, Greta was informative, friendly and knowledgeable. I have never done a wine tasting experience previously but I really believe that any others I do will be disappointing compared to this one. I highly recommend 👌 ☺️”
Spend about 75 minutes at Terre del Marchesato near Bolgheri, where an English or Italian guide leads you through the vines and winery before three tastings: white, red, and Bolgheri Superiore. Serena and Valeria have led some English tours. Transport is not included.
“Hyggelig og personlig omvisning på en koselig vingård. Anbefales å ta turen, sykle gjerne langs vinveien hit.”
Visit Bergamini Vini near Lazise with a guide such as Paula or Nevio, walk through the vineyards, see fermentation and aging in the cellar, then taste 6 to 8 Garda wines with local cheeses, cold cuts, bread, and olive oil.
“We had a fantastic experience. Our guide was informative and interesting to listen to as he took us around the vineyard. We really enjoyed the wine tasting and variety of wines provided. We visited with our 2 children (6&9) and whilst obviously they couldn’t partake in the wine tasting, still found it held their attention to see the vineyards and production. A great afternoon well spent and brilliant value for money!”
You’ll ride from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, or Letojanni to Etna with a private guide such as Omar, Corrado, Massimo, or Alessandro. Expect volcanic craters, changing weather, honey and olive oil, then a family winery tour, four wines, and a Sicilian lunch.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable, we enjoyed his company , mt etna was amazing and the winery was beautiful with great wines”
Visit Montresor Winery just outside Verona with an English or Italian guide. Explore its museum, test your nose in the aroma room, see appassimento in the barrel room, then taste Valpolicella reds or Lake Garda whites with snacks.
“Our tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Silvia went above and beyond. She was captivating. Made the tour a joy! The wine was incredible and we left with 4 bottles. A highlight of our trip to Verona”
Spend 90 minutes at a high-end Valpolicella winery with a professional sommelier. Tour the vineyards and cellar, follow the wine from harvest to bottling, then taste six wines, including Valpolicella, Recioto, and Amarone, with local cured meats, cheeses, bread, and water.
At Corte Pavone Winery, you’ll walk through Montalcino vineyards, see grape processing and the cross-vaulted cellar, then taste six wines in three flights. Guides such as Andrea and Emma explain biodynamic methods, Brunello, Sangiovese, barrels, amphorae, and terroir in English or Italian.
“The tour was very educational regarding the history of the winery, the history of Brunello, and the process around producing excellent Brunello Crus. The wine tasting itself was fantastic and we loved the wines and experience. We left with a few bottles to bring back with us. The location is absolutely stunning!”
Meet Silvia at Azienda Agricola Sorsasso in Domaso for a 1.5-hour tour of the cellar and wine-making process. Taste three wines with ham, cheese, olive oil, and local bread on a terrace facing Lake Como and the Alps.
“It was incredible, wine , food, service , tour, ambiance and views were amazing. We had a great time and Silvia was a very nice host!”
Visit Terre del Marchesato near Bolgheri for a one-hour vineyard and winery tour led in English or Italian. Learn about the Fuselli family, see the production process, and choose a Classic, Sensorial, or Premium tasting with bruschetta and homemade EVO olive oil.
“bella location, buona degustazione e la nostra guida brava e simpatica, grazie”
Descend into Talosa Cantina Storica for a 1.5-hour tour of vaulted tunnels, old barrels, and a cellar once used as a shelter. Guides such as Luigi, Hector, and Flavio explain Montepulciano wines before you taste four labels with bread, water, and Tuscan appetizers.
“The tour was fascinating and the wine did not disappoint! Going deep into their cellar was a treat! Luigi was a perfect host! His knowledge was great and we learned more about the Italian wine industry! Highly recommend!!”
Spend 2.5 hours at Corte Pavone Winery with an English or Italian guide. Walk the Brunello Cru path, visit the cellar, then taste six wines in three flights with six carefully matched bites. Choose a Brunello-focused tasting or a wider selection of the estate’s wines.
“Wonderful in all the ways! Wine…check. Food…check. Informational… check. Friendly and accommodating…check. Beautiful views….check.”
At Bergamini Vini near Lazise, Damiano or another family host leads you through the vineyards and cellar before serving six to eight Garda wines, including Bardolino, Chiaretto, and Custoza, with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and local olive oil.
“It was super informative, fun and delicious! We would go there again! Very nice Mood! The wines very good!Auto-translated”
Tour Cantine Florio in Marsala with an Italian or English-speaking guide. Visit the historic cellars, learn how tufa floors and sea air shape the wine, then taste three Marsala wines with Sicilian snacks. The small group is limited to 10 people and the visit lasts 1.5 hours.
“The venue is beautiful inside and well worth a visit. The Guide was very good and showed us around the facility, which featured many old barrels and wines dating back over 80 years. The history of the wirery was explained and concluded with a wine tasting and small food item to go with each of the three wines. The tour was well orchestrated and excellent value for money. I would 100% recommend it.”
Meet your English-speaking sommelier at Talosa Winery in central Montepulciano for an 80 to 90-minute visit underground. You’ll see Etruscan-era cellars, taste four Tuscan wines, including Nobile di Montepulciano, and pair them with local meats, cheese, bread, and olive oil.
“Very knowledgeable sommelier. Nice pairings with the wines. And going down into the cellar and caves very cool.”
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