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Wine Experience Antico Gelso on Lake Garda

Savor four exquisite Cartizze Proseccos paired with local delicacies in a cozy tasting room. in Lombardy, Italy

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Savor four exquisite Cartizze Proseccos paired with local delicacies in a cozy tasting room.

Discover “Antico Gelso,” a family-run winery on Lake Garda where tradition, passion, and authenticity come together. Join Emanuele and Daniela for a walk among the vineyards, a visit to their boutique cellar, and a guided tasting of wines paired with local specialties.

🍷 Wine Experience “Antico Gelso”
An authentic journey through vineyards, history, and local flavors on Lake Garda

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Lugana DOC territory and discover a small, family-run winery where passion, tradition, and respect for the land come together.

You’ll be warmly welcomed by Emanuele and Daniela, who will guide you with kindness and professionalism from the very beginning. Together, you’ll enjoy a walk through the vineyards as they share their family story and introduce you to the Antico Gelso, a centuries-old mulberry tree that symbolizes three generations of winemakers. During the walk, you'll also learn about their sustainable approach to viticulture.

Next, you’ll visit the winery—one of the smallest in the Lugana DOC area—to discover how Antico Gelso wines are made through traditional, artisanal winemaking methods.

Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of four wines, each paired with a selection of local specialties such as cheeses, cured meats, Garda olive oil, and handmade baked goods.

The warm and personal hospitality of Emanuele and Daniela makes every visit feel like home.

 Experience Details
Duration: approx 1,5/2 hours
Languages: Italian and English
Participants: minimum 2 people
Reservation: required and to be made online
Free cancellation: up to 5 days before
Pets: welcome, if kept on a leash
Non-drinkers: homemade fruit juices available, with the same local food pairings (same price as for teens aged 11–17)

✅ What’s included

  • Walk through the vineyards
  • Guided winery tour
  • Tasting of 4 wines
  • Selection of local gourmet products

Experience details

Activity type

Visit & TastingFood & WineCheese & WineOutdoor Wine Activities

Duration

1h 30m

Wines served

Red WineWhite WineSparkling Wine

Things to see

VineyardsWineryCellarTasting Room

Languages

🇮🇹Italian🇬🇧English

Location

Ballino, Pozzolengo, Brescia, Italy

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About Antico Gelso Winery

Antico Gelso is a charming artisanal winery located in Pozzolengo, near the picturesque lower Lake Garda in Italy. With a modest production of just 9,000 bottles annually, this family-owned winery focuses on crafting unique wines from their 5 hectares of vineyards. Established in 2020, the small cellar, measuring around 40 square meters, is where they transform high-quality Lugana and Merlot grapes into distinctive…

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