Wine, walk and culture day!
Our local for this tour
Sarah - The wine-loving writer
Experience details
Destination
Bologna
Category
Wine & beer tours
Duration
7 hours
Mode of transport
Public transport
Available languages
English • Italiano
What's included
Entrance tickets • Private guide • Train tickets • Leading winery tour & tasting • Country walk & local winery tasting
Here’s an overview of your tour
The wines of Emilia Romagna are not among Italy’s most famous but they should be! There’s a vast array of native vines with intriguing legends and histories behind them.
We’ll explore the vine-growing region in the hills just east of Bologna where the border between Emilia and Romagna would be, if there was a border. During the day we'll visit an award-winning winery to discover the versatility of Italy's first DOCG white wine, we'll explore a stunning medieval castle and explore the surrounding village filled with artistic murals; we'll stroll through vines and olives in the countryside stopping to visit one of the many small-scale family-run wineries that dot the area and we'll get to know the array of the region's better and lesser known wines at the Enoteca Regionale in the castle cellars.
I’ve lived in this area for years and it’s the fantastic local wine culture that inspired me to gain international wine qualifications and become a sommelier!
We'll have plenty of time to stroll around the lovely medieval village of Dozza where the walls are decorated with over 100 artistic murals. At the top of the village we’ll visit the interiors of the beautifully preserved 13th century castle and spend time in the castle cellar which hosts the Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna. Here we can try and buy the best, panel-approved, wines from the region.
A lovely way to really get inside the local area is with a walk in the hills (5km) on footpaths through vines and country roads, with a stop at a farmhouse winery for a second visit and tasting.
We can make a full food and wine day of it with a stop for lunch at a traditional trattoria near the castle.
This tour is 100% personalisable - just say if you have your own transport or would like to make any other changes.
I can't wait to meet you and enjoy a culture and wine-themed trip to the hills together.
Cheers!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Bologna CentraleTransfer
We will meet at Bologna station and start to talk about the local wine culture on the short train journey, then we'll go by taxi the remaining few kilometers (10-15 mins) to the winery.Winery
Visit an award-winning family-run winery and see where the winemaking takes place, ending with a tasting of some of the wines made here paired with local snacks.Walk the wine trail
A 5km circular walk through the countryside, starting and finishing at the village following the wine footpath, and stopping on the way at a local farmhouse winery to try a couple of their wines.Painted village & castle tour
Stroll through the medieval hill village decorated with murals and visit its beautiful castle.Wine cellar & tasting
Head to the castle cellar, home of the Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna, for an informal tasting of a selection of local wines and the chance to buy some of the region's best wines at honest prices.End of tour
I will see you off at the station and share some more tips about where to enjoy the wonderful wines of Emilia Romagna.Optional traditional lunch
Why not include a typical lunch at one of the village's traditional trattorias?
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Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Entrance tickets
- Private guide
- Train tickets
- Leading winery tour & tasting
- Country walk & local winery tasting
Not included
- Optional lunch
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Great day with Sarah!
"What a great day we had with Sarah. She contacted us in advance and put together a bespoke experience that was the highlight of our trip. We felt like we were spending the day with an old friend! "
- 5.0
An excellent wine tour!
"Sarah had organized an absolutely brilliant program for our wine tour. We, the wine club Viinikissat/Winecats (group of six) from Finland, were very satisfied with the tour. There were delicious wine...
- 5.0
You Will Be So Glad You Signed Up For This
"If you are looking for a nice day trip outside Bologna, like to see the countryside, and try local wines, spending a day with Sarah is not to be missed. This is not your typical US wine tour where y...
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Our local for this tour
Sarah - The wine-loving writer
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