Wine Summer experiences bring the Italian summer to life with intense aromas and vibrant colors. Vineyards bathed in sunlight, hills that tell ancient stories, and wineries open their doors to those seeking authentic moments surrounded by wine, nature, and culture. From Lombardy to Friuli Venezia Giulia, through Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Tuscany, six regions with distinctive characters unite. Together, they create a mosaic of wine tourism offerings that reflect passion, territory, and hospitality.
Here, it’s not just about tasting wine.
It’s about getting in touch with the soul of each place: walking among rows of vines at sunset, listening to stories of family and innovation.
It’s about enjoying the conviviality of outdoor dinners and the magic of landscapes that change with the light.
This journey through the excellence of central and northern Italy is a promise: to experience summer with the right glass of wine, in places where wine is not only produced but lived, and shared.
PIEDMONT: Wine Summer experiences
Josetta Saffiro Winery
Truffle Hunting
At the heart of the Langhe, you’ll find the Saffirio winery in Monforte d’Alba. It offers a range of food and wine experiences that blend the winemaking tradition with the region’s natural heritage.
The black summer truffle hunt is one of those distinctive activities that allow guests to immerse themselves in the local culture.
Participants accompany an expert “trifulau” (a local term for a truffle hunter) and his faithful tabui (a truffle dog) on a walk through the surrounding woods.
At the end of the hunt, a winery tour is offered, and the winemaking process is explored in depth. This is followed by a tasting of four wines, including Barolo, paired with local truffle-based products.
Price: € 80,00
Website: www.josettasaffirio.com
LOMBARDY: Wine Summer experiences
La Genisia Winery
Tasting with cellar tour
La Genisia, in the heart of Oltrepò Pavese, offers experiences in the world of Pinot Noir and the Classic Method.
Guided tours include the historic cellar tour and the Torre Vinaria, a four-story building 25 meters high, symbolizing the local wine-growing area. Once at the top of the tower, the experience is enriched by immersive virtual reality technology. With the innovative VR Wine La Genisia platform, guests can walk among the rows of vines in a three-dimensional environment, exploring the hills of Oltrepò as if they were there. The tour culminates in a cozy panoramic room, where visitors can taste La Genisia’s finest wines.
La Genisia also offers e-bike and horseback tours through the vineyards.
Price: contact the winery
Website: www.lagenisia.com
Terre d’Aenor
Vineyard Therapy/Art and Bubbles
The Terre d’Aenòr winery is situated in the Franciacorta landscape of Provaglio d’Iseo. It offers experiences that blend wine, art, and wellness, aiming to provide an authentic and multisensory connection to the territory.
Among the most original experiences is the “Vigneto Therapy” (Vineyard Therapy). It is a rejuvenating activity taking place in the historic gardens of Palazzo Bianchi, the estate’s headquarters. The session includes a low-intensity relaxation program. It’s led by professional instructors, and designed to promote physical and mental well-being through contact with nature and the slow pace of the vineyard.
At the end, a tasting of the winery’s organic Franciacorta wines is accompanied by a selection of finger food. To complete the offer, Terre d’Aenòr also offers the “Arte e Bollicine” (Art and Bubbles) experience. It includes a guided tour of the palace led by Eleonora Bianchi herself, the owner and soul of the project. The experience continues with a walk through the vineyards and ends with a tasting of the winery’s sparkling wines.
All activities are by reservation only, allowing you to experience Franciacorta in a refined manner, combining culture, landscape, and wine.
Price: € 50,00 (Vineyard Therapy), € 25,00 (Art and Bubbles)
Website: www.terredaenor.com
EMILIA-ROMAGNA: Wine Summer experiences
Ventiventi Winery
Ventiventi Dinner
The Ventiventi winery, situated in San Prospero, Modena’s countryside, offers wine tourism experiences that combine conviviality, taste, and stunning landscapes. Among these, the VentiVenti Dinner is an unmissable event for lovers of good wine and Emilian cuisine reinterpreted in a contemporary key.
During the summer season, the winery opens its doors every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening for dinner by reservation, offering an à la carte menu that celebrates the flavors of the territory with an innovative twist.
The selection varies according to the seasonality of the ingredients. It can be accompanied by a glass, a bottle, or special tasting packages, which allow you to pair three different wines with the dishes on offer.
With summer’s arrival, the welcome changes.
On the ground floor, enjoy aperitifs with tapas and cold dishes paired with cellar wines.
Upstairs on the terrace, dine with a sunset view in a refined, relaxed atmosphere.
Summer evenings are made even more enjoyable by DJ sets that create the perfect soundtrack to accompany aperitifs at sunset and dinners under the stars.
Price: info at the winery
Website: www.ventiventi.it
TUSCANY: Wine Summer experiences
Vecchie Terre di Montefili
Toscano Picnic
Among the wine tourism experiences offered by Vecchie Terre di Montefili, the “Picnic in the Vineyards” stands out, available by reservation from April to October.
Guests receive a gourmet basket filled with typical Tuscan products, including cold cuts, local cheeses, bread, and extra-virgin olive oil produced by the winery. The picnic takes place among the rows of vineyards, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, see wild orchids, and enjoy the tranquility of the Chianti hillside landscape.
In addition to the picnic, Vecchie Terre di Montefili offers guided tours of the winery, during which you can discover winemaking techniques and taste a selection of six wines, including Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan, accompanied by a platter of local products. The tastings take place in the indoor hall or on the panoramic terrace, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.
Price: €35.00 (Picnic)
Website: www.montefiliwines.com
Talosa Winery
Taste of Talosa
The Talosa winery, located in the heart of Montepulciano, offers an immersive food and wine experience that combines the history of Tuscan wine with authentic flavors.
Visitors can take a guided tour of the historic 16th-century underground cellar, which also includes a rare Etruscan tomb, followed by a tasting of wines such as Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Riserva, and Super Tuscan “Pietrose.”
The tasting is accompanied by local products, including bruschetta with extra-virgin olive oil from the estate, pecorino cheese from Pienza, and traditional cold cuts, as well as a first course of your choice from Tuscan specialties such as baked lasagna, ribollita, or pappa al pomodoro.
For a more extended stay, Villa Talosa offers refined hospitality among the estate’s vineyards. Guests can relax in the seasonal outdoor pool and participate in various organized activities, including cooking classes, e-bike tours, truffle hunting, and vineyard visits with tastings. These experiences enable you to fully immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the Tuscan territory.
Price: starting from € 30,00
Website: www.talosa.it
Monteverro Winery
Monteverro’s “La Terrazza”: four evenings to toast the summer
In the heart of the Maremma, among the vineyards of Capalbio overlooking the sea, Monteverro inaugurates summer 2025 with a new format: four exclusive events at sunset, designed to savor the slow rhythms of the season and the authentic beauty of the territory.
“La Terrazza” is the name chosen for this series of outdoor events, which combine great wines in magnum format – such as Vermentino and Verruzzo – with a selection of finger food inspired by local tradition, the “Monteverro bites,” designed to enhance the aromas and flavors of each label.
The evenings, scheduled for June 13, July 18, August 22, and a special date in September, take place during the golden hour, in an elegant and convivial atmosphere surrounded by nature, vineyards, and contemporary design.
Evenings on the terrace are accompanied by “Art & Wine” guided tours, organized between August and October in collaboration with the Il Frantoio Association. This journey through contemporary art and wine culture features installations created by artists associated with the Maremma. New developments are also planned for the fall, featuring special events and night tours of the vineyard for a multisensory experience that combines light, silence, and wine.
Monteverro also confirms its commitment to local culture by sponsoring local events such as the Orbetello Piano Festival (June 21 and July 4), CapalbioLibri (June 28 and July 3), the Capalbio International Prize, and the “Amori sui generis” Literary Prize (June 14).
Price: free events upon reservation or with tickets, depending on the evening
Website: www.monteverro.com
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VENETO: Wine Summer experiences
Andreola
Guided tours, aperitifs, and lunch: plus Package
The Plus Package offered by Andreola is the most complete experience for those who want to fully discover the winery’s production philosophy and the identity of the Valdobbiadene area. Available by reservation, the package is designed for small groups of up to six people, but can be customized on request for larger groups.
The visit begins with a guided tour of the winery and an explanation of the stages of the production process. Afterwards, guests enter the evocative Experience Room. This immersive space allows you to explore the hills and “Rive” of Valdobbiadene in a multisensory way, with the help of sounds, images, and three-dimensional stories. The experience continues with an aperitif featuring two glasses of Andreola’s finest Valdobbiadene DOCG wines. Afterwards, guests head to a local restaurant for a full lunch with a tasting menu inspired by Venetian culinary traditions, paired with wines selected by the winery
Each participant receives a 5% discount voucher for purchases at the Eroico Store, the winery’s wine shop.
Price: € 80.00
Website: www.andreola.eu
Follador
Tasting with a view
The “Tasting with a View” offered by the Follador winery is an immersive experience in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This experience lasts about four hours and starts with a welcome at the winery.
Next, enjoy a guided tour of the production facilities to discover the innovative methods behind their Prosecco Superiore.
A short transfer takes guests to the picturesque ‘Torri di Credazzo Cru’, one of the most suitable areas for the appellation. Here, among the rows of vines, a guided tasting of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Follador takes place, allowing you to savor the wines directly in the context that produces them, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Price: € 40,00
Website: www.folladorprosecco.it
Tenute Tomasella
Beyond all borders
The “Beyond All Borders” experience offered by Tenute Tomasella is a sensory journey that celebrates the fusion between the territories of Friuli and Veneto. Located in Mansué, on the border between the Friuli DOC and Prosecco DOC Treviso, the winery offers a unique opportunity. It allows you to discover the richness of its wines, the result of sustainable viticulture that respects the local territory.
During this experience, guests are guided through a journey that combines tradition and innovation. They will explore the peculiarities of the different terroirs and taste a selection of wines representative of the winery. All this is accompanied by stories that illustrate the production philosophy and the commitment to quality and sustainability.
Price: € 35,00
Website: www.tenutetomasella.it
Diesel Farm
Diesel Farm Agriturism Restaurant
This winery, situated in the hills of Marostica, offers tasting experiences that allow you to explore the organic wines in a natural and relaxing setting. You can reserve tastings and combine them with guided sunset excursions. They include aperitifs with local products, offering a complete immersion in the territory.
Adjacent to the winery, the Cucina Diesel Farm agritourism offers a culinary experience. It features seasonal ingredients grown on-site, including vegetables and meats from the estate’s pastures. Seasonal menus pair perfectly with wines and extra-virgin olive oil produced on the farm, creating an authentic experience set against panoramic views of the Vicenza plain.
Price: info at the winery
Website: www.dieselfarm.com
Tommasi Family Estate
Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel and SPA
Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica. It is more than just a hotel: it is an authentic, immersive experience in the world of wine and wellness, courtesy of Tommasi Family Estates.
Housed in an elegantly restored 17th-century villa, the estate offers:
- 79 refined rooms
- the Borgo Antico gourmet restaurant
- an extensive wine spa with treatments based on Amarone wine
- a charming thermal pool.
The entire stay is designed to accompany guests on a journey through the pleasures of the body and the palate.
One of the distinctive features of Villa Quaranta is its strong connection to the world of wine: the property offers guided tasting tours that tell the story and identity of the family’s wines.
Guests enjoy themed wine tastings paired with local dishes and unwind at Terme della Valpolicella, where the active ingredients of grapes and wine enhance wellness treatments.
Villa Quaranta thus represents the perfect synthesis of hospitality, wine culture, and high-level wellness, for a stay that speaks the language of the territory and a passion for wine.
Price: info directly at the property
Website: www.tommasi.com
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA: Wine Summer experiences
Gradis’ciutta Winery
Nature Bathing
Gradis’ciutta is a historic winery in the heart of the Collio Friulano. It offers a nature bathing experience among its vineyards, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. During a guided nature walk, guests are invited to reconnect with their senses in a peaceful and beautiful setting. The experience ends with an outdoor tasting of three of the winery’s wines, accompanied by local cheeses.
The winery also offers a variety of tasting experiences. All are designed to explore the characteristics of the territory through iconic wines always paired with typical Collio products.
Those seeking to extend their stay can relax at Borgo Gradis’ciutta, a stylish accommodation built from an old 16th-century rural complex. Featuring modern rooms and apartments yet surrounded by peaceful nature, the village also offers a breakfast made with local delicacies, creating an authentic experience.
Price: info at the winery
Website: www.gradisciutta.eu
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