Book Winery Visits in the Valpolicella Wine Region

Wine tourism in Valpolicella centres on the wineries just outside Valpolicella — estates rooted in a diverse wine landscape that coax indigenous and international varieties into a range of wines with distinctive local character of genuine character. Whether you want a quick wine tasting near you or an immersive winery experience, Valpolicella delivers at every pace.

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What travellers says about Valpolicella Wineries

Camelia Stingaciu
Camelia Stingaciu September 30, 2020
The wine tasting was simply perfect. The wine tasting was simply perfect. We found the place easily. Camilla - who was our guide - spoke very good English and she was so knowledgeable and nice....
Cantina Spada: A Legacy of Fine Wines
Tamara
Tamara April 11, 2023
This place rocks! We started our wine tours here for the day. What a great start - Francisco was most awesome! Thank you for a truly lovely beginning. At the end of the day,...
Cantina Spada: A Legacy of Fine Wines
Tamara
Tamara April 11, 2023
Lovely Family winery Totally enjoyed meeting Maria and tasting the lovely wines here. The view was also spectacular! Thank You Maria we had a lovely time.
Clementi Winery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valpolicella?

Valpolicella is a sub-region in the Veneto wine area, located in northeastern Italy. It extends from the Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea and is made up of a wide low mountain range and a lowland cut across by rivers, canals, and the Po Delta.

How to reach wineries in Valpolicella?

Wineries in Valpolicella are easily available from Verona Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN). You can pick up your rental car in airports or stations in Verona before setting out for a road trip traveling through amazing landscapes. To reach a lot of wineries in Valpolicella follow SS12 highway, where the wineries are in a few minutes from the road.

The best season to visit wineries in Valpolicella?

Valpolicella is gorgeous and alive all year round, but the best time to visit wineries in Valpolicella is autumn. Starting from the end of August through the beginning of September, temperatures drop a little and tourist spots in the region become less crowded. Plus, the harvesting season starts in autumn, and most wine tastings and tours in Veneto will be focused on showing you the harvesting process.
Spring can be another good season to go for wine tastings and tours in Veneto when vineyards are all green and the temperature is still not as hot as in summer. Both in autumn and in spring you might encounter rainy days.

What do wineries in Valpolicella offer?

Wineries in Valpolicella offer numerous facilities such as kid activities, reduced mobile access, bus parking for group of tourists and most of them allow to have a pet. Some of the wineries provide with accommodation and restaurant services too.

The most common graoe varieties and style of wines in Valpolicella

Wines produced in Valpolicella are diverse and they can vary from simple nouveau table wines, full-bodied red wines, soft dessert wines, to sparkling spumante. 
The most commonly planted varieties in Valpolicella are: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Rossignola (Gropello), Dindarella, Negrara Trentina, Barbera, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The most simple Valpolicellas are light-bodied and are often drunk slightly chilled. They share several similarities with Beaujolais wines and are often praised for their sour cherry taste. Wines called Valpolicella Superiore must be aged in oak for a minimum of one year and have a minimum alcohol content of 12 percent.

What are the most popular wineries to visit in Valpolicella?

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Valpolicella:

Which wineries in Valpolicella produce organic wines?

These wineries in Valpolicella produce organic wines: