September 27-October 6, 2020

A FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE THROUGH LANDS OF THE VENETIAN SERENISSIMA 

At a slower pace, surrounded by rich history and culture in Veneto and Trentino, discover a melting pot of people and their hospitality through Roman archeology, Medieval and Renaissance castles, and explore the regions fine wines and diverse culinary traditions. 

Be enchanted by small villages and hamlets like Valeggio sul Mincio, walk the bridge over the Brenta river designed by Andrea Palladio in Bassano del Grappa, and journey along the Via Claudia Augusta built by the Romans to connect the Danube river to the Adriatic Sea, and romantic Verona will conquer your heart!

Meet and talk with passionate winemakers on private cellar tours and tastings in the many wine regions that characterize this area:  Collio in Friuli; Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Valpolicella -Amarone, Soave, and Breganze in Veneto; Teroldego, Terlaner and Trentino DOC in Trentino Alto Adige. 

In Veneto visit charming Asolo, city of hundred-horizons and Templar Knights route. Our experience includes a private tour of Villa Barbaro di Maser, a stunning masterpiece by Antonio Palladio.  In Bassano del Grappa on the Brenta River where we stroll the famous Alpini Bridge, shop for ceramics, and have a tasting of Grappa at a historic distillery in the heart of town. 

Visit family-run wineries and internationally known estates along the famous Veneto wine routes from east starting at Malanotte del Piave (Raboso wine) to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco and the special cru Cartizze to the west towards Verona for famed Soave and Recioto, to Amaronedella Valpolicella. 

A hands-on cooking lesson overlooking beautiful Lake Garda will have you entertained as you roll up your sleeves and savor the fruits of your labor.  

A few nights along picturesque Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake where Mediterranean climate abounds in olive groves producing delicate and highly awarded olive oils will have you mesmerized. 

Traveling the road of Trentino - Europe’s oldest wine-growing region with over 20 top quality international grape varieties flourishing on 5,000 hectares of terraced vineyards and spectacular scenery. With the Dolomites as our background, visit stunning Medieval Castles and wineries producing some of the best white and red wines in Italy from international varietal as well as local Teroldego Rotaliano, Gewutzertraminer, Schiava and Lagrein.

 Travel with me and we will create long-lasting memories of people, places, diverse culinary traditions, and exceptional wines!!