Collio Wine Tasting Tour from Venice or Padova Collio Wine Tasting Tour from Padova
ID: GYG31802-O-38056
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the DOC wine region of Collio-Goriziano on this full-day wine tasting tour to 2 cantinas of the Gorizia Hills. Travel with an expert sommelier and master cheese taster to sample the wines and local produce of the region.
Discover the Collio region of Lombardy, noted for its excellent wines, generated from more than 1,600 hectares of hilly vineyards. The zone produces 19 wines from its superb grapes, including both whites and reds.
Explore this little gem of the north Italian Friuli Venezia-Giulia wine region, together with a personal sommelier, and taste a selection of whites and reds, old style and new, light and robust.
The excursion starts with a visit to the cellars of a 16th-century castle, on a gentle hill in the heart of the Collio. Tour the medieval wine cellars, which lie a good 70 steps below the castle itself. After, you can stroll in the castle grounds, full of century-old trees and plants.
Next, enjoy a scenic drive to a typical restaurant for a light lunch of tradional dishes, and more wine.
End your tour at a 2nd cantina, in a walled villa overlooking vine-covered fields. After a short tour of the vineyards, the owner will show you around the interesting 2-storied cellar as he explains their wine production methods.
Highlights
- Explore the DOC wine region of Collio-Goriziano
- Enjoy a scenic drive in the Gorizia Hills of Lombardy
- Stop for a traditional lunch of typical Lombardy food
- Visit 2 vineyards and learn about the viticulture of the Friuli Venezia-Giulia wine region
- Tour with an expert sommelier and master cheese taster
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The selection of cantinas may vary depending on availability
• Visits on Saturday and Sunday need to be reserved well in advance
• The operator will do their best to satisfy any particular request, such as a visit to a specific producer or restaurant
• Please contact vendor to verify costs in case of different pick-up or drop-off locations
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 12 and older must present physical or digital proof that they've been fully vaccinated with a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine administered at least 14 days before the performance date. Children between 5-11 years old must present proof that they've received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine and be accompanied by a vaccinated adult meeting the theater's entry requirements. Guests whose last vaccine dose (excluding boosters) was fewer than 14 days before the performance date must also present either a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the performance starts or a negative antigen test taken no more than 6 hours before the performance starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from hotels in Padova
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
