The possibilities for wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna are endless and each winery offers visitors the most unique experience.

All wineries give you the possibility to participate in wine tastings where their best wines are paired with specialities from Emilia-Romagna, such as Grana Padano or Parmiggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma (Parma Ham) or homemade salami. Experience wine tastings in panoramic tasting rooms that overlook the vineyards and the lush nature of Emilia-Romagna.

Wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna will immerse you in the region’s rich wine making history and expert winemakers will take you for a visit of their cellars, vineyards and storage rooms.

Vinegar tasting is also possible during some wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna because, especially in the area around Modena, many wineries are also vinegar producers.

During wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna, you will get to taste the region’s most famous and popular wine: Lambrusco. The red wine became very popular during the 1970s and many cheap versions started to be made across the region, most wineries produce very fine varieties of Lambrusco.

Lambrusco is very high in acidity, has medium alcohol and tannins levels and is a medium-bodied wine. The colour may vary from a dark purple red to a more pale red and its most recognisable characteristic is that it is super fruity. The main aromas of Lambrusco are those of red and sweet cherries, rhubarb, blackberries and delicate flowers on the palate. You will get across several types of Lambrusco during your wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna, as this red wine can be dry or semi-sweet; plus, it can be fermo (still) or frizzante (sparkling).

The best period to take part in wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna is either spring or autumn. If you decide to visit Emilia-Romagna wine region in spring you will witness the blooming of trees, vine rows and the bright green hilly sides of the Colli Piacentini and all the Appenines. In autumn, you can experience the beauty of the foliage and visit enchanted wineries to experience wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna surrounded by all the colours of autumn.

In summer, Emilia-Romagna experiences very hot temperatures with high levels of humidity. The best place to be in summer the Adriatic Coast for a chill beach holiday.

Emilia-Romagna is a beautiful and rich region that has a lot to offer to tourists. Here are three places you don’t want to miss in between wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna:

• Bologna, the capital city of Emilia-Romagna and one of the oldest university centres in the world. Bologna is a city full of life and with a very young vibe, thanks to all the students that live and study there. When in Bologna, don’t forget to try tagliatelle with the real ragù, lasagne and tortellini. You won’t be disappointed!
• Ravenna, UNESCO world heritage site. Did you know that Ravenna was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, of the Ostrogothic Kingdom and was under the Byzantine rule? No? Then discover the fascinating history of Ravenna and its gorgeous mosaics.
• Ferrara, a Renaissance soul. Ferrara was the capital city of the Este Duchy and thanks to the Este family it underwent a series of urbanand architectonical renovations that made it the city it is today. The centre is dominated by the huge Este Castle and the Medieval Cathedral.

Probably the best activity to do in Emilia-Romagna is to taste all the amazing specialities it has to offer. If you don’t know where to start, let us help you! Here’s what to eat:

• Tortellini in brodo
• Homemade tagliatelle with ragù
• Butternut squash Cappellacci
• Piadina in Romagna
• Tigelle and gnocco fritto on the Apennines

Here are some useful language tips that might help you during your visit to wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna:

• Wine = Vino
• Winery = Cantina
• Vineyard = Vigneto
• Vine = Vigna
• Red Wine = Vino Rosso
• White Wine = Vino Bianco
• Prosecco is always Prosecco!
• Wine Route = Strada del Vino
• Wine Tasting = Degustazioni di Vino
• Cheers! = Cin Cin! or Salute!

These are the best experiences wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna:

• Wine tasting and tour at Condé winery
• Wine tasting and tour at Oinoe La Città del Vino
• Discover the secrets of Roncolo 1888 Venturini Baldini
• Wine tasting and tour at Tenuta Neri

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna for kids and families:

• Illica winery
• Lusenti vini
• Poderi Morini
• C. S. Formigine Pedemontana

These places provide the top wine tasting and tours in Emilia-Romagna for couples:

• Wine tasting and tour at Cantina Puianello
• Wine tasting and tour at Cleto Chiarli
• Wine tasting and tour at Oinoe La Città del Vino
• Discover the secrets of Roncolo 1888 Venturini Baldini

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours if you visit Emilia-Romagna for groups:

• Cà Bruciata
• Illica winery
• Tenuta Neri
• Villa Oppi

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours and in Emilia-Romagna for travellers on a budget:

• Wine tasting and tour at Cantina Puianello
• Wine tasting and tour at C. S. Formigine Pedemontana
• Wine tasting and tour at Cleto Chiarli
• Wine tasting and tour at Giacobazzi

The places provide the top wine tastings and tours if you visit Emilia-Romagna and like organic wines:

• Torre Fornello
• Lusenti vini
• Casetta Azienda Agricola
• Condé winery

During a visit at a wineries in Emilia-Romagna for a wine tasting and tour experience you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of Emilia-Romagna. Different wineries in Emilia-Romagna offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Emilia-Romagna presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

These places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna:

• Wine tasting and tour at Poderi Morini
• Wine tasting and tour at Tenuta Neri
• Wine tasting and tour at Torre Fornello
• Wine tasting and tour at Casa Benna

These are the places we recommend for exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in Emilia-Romagna:

• Cà Bruciata
• Folicello Società Agricola
• Roncolo 1888 Venturini Baldini
• Tenuta Mara

Use our interactive Emilia-Romagna map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Bologna, Piacenza or Ravenna.