This tour was a dream experience! The small family-owned boutique winery is out of a story-book. We rode e-bikes (which we hadn’t done before - so fun!) while the winemaker himself shared stories of the vines and villages. It was peaceful and the perfect pace. We then shared a delicious lunch of homemade pasta with truffles while tasting their superb Valpolicella wines. The views were incredible and the whole day was perfect. I highly recommend this experience!

Very good experience with family of four on e-bikes for the first time. Guided tour adapted to level of experience. Lovely views with delicious mail afterwards in the garden accompanying the wines tasting. I would recommend this to my friends.

As experienced “truffle hunters” in Italy (we also did it in Tuscany 2-3 years ago), the truffle hunting part of the tour was just OK. More of a hike than anything, but only found 4-5 very small truffles, maybe the size of a marble. Compared to 2 years ago in Tuscany, we found 15-20 in half the time, all very good size, like an average strawberry. Then, when they served us food, it was good, but there was hardly any truffle on it at all, maybe just oil, not 1 slice that you usually find. Again, compared to Tuscany, the guy shaved 5-10 slices on each dish. In Tuscany, he probably used 3-4 full truffles for only 4 of us. Here, I don’t think they used even 1, just oil with some truffle specs. The wine was very good. The people were super nice, although a little slow with the tasting. I would recommend doing the tasting only and save truffle for Tuscany or elsewhere. On their website, they show shaving the truffles on the food, but they did not do that.

This tour was amazing. Nicola was very enthusiastic and an outstanding host. We loved learning about his family’s rooted history in wine making and culture. The views of the valley during the tour were unbelievable and I recommend this to anyone wanting a full Italian wine country experience.

We were not sure what to expect. The trip to the farm was an adventure on the winding roads up the mountain. Our guide gave us a tour of the farm and a chance to see the beautiful scenery from the top of the mountain. The tasting was nice but could have been more informative. The olive oil was delicious. We were surprised to also get a wine tasting thrown is since another couple had just finished their wine tasting.

Definitely mi highlight of the trip. If you love wine, outdoors and mountain bike, this is a must visit. This is a great experience, beautiful chateau and a very friendly host. Thank you Nicolai!

When arriving at the Tenuta we felt like in a movie: perfectly maintained 16th century house at an absolutely amazing location, overlooking the hills and the valley. The activity was beautifully arranged to the smallest detail: plates, cutlery, cheese board, seating with a view. Beatrice is a kind host, who walked us through olive tree grove and vineyard. Tasting different varieties of olive oils is enriching. We learned and enjoyed a lot.

Beautiful scenery, clever and nice staff, and most importantly very good olive oil and red wine:) Can absolutely recommend. The organizers was also very helpful in acquiring transport for us.

Our family had wonderful memories from spending a day at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, cycling around the vineyard, followed by olive oil and wine tasting, with home-cooked tortellini and prosciutto, thanks to the hospitality of Nicola and Ilaria. We enjoyed the conversations and learning about Amarone and Ripasso wine-making, and hope to return again!

A great day out excellent value for money the staff we're fantastic with a really good knowledge about the wine and vineyard we absolutely enjoyed everything about the place you won’t be disappointed

Firstly the weather was amazing and the Winery location provides breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and mountains. The truffle hunt was excellent, a great walk through the woods down into the valley. Our guide had an amazing lively dog who found many truffles on the walk. On the return to the winery, we enjoyed a pairing of wines with cheese and meat and pasta. The wines are amazing and you enjoy them and the food in a wonderful old vaulted ceiling bar, dining lounge. All of the staff were fabulous, so helpful, polite, and chatty. A great event.

From the moment you arrive to every minute you spend in Santa Maria Valverde - it is time filled with knowledge, beauty and wonderful tastes. The truffle hunting experience is made special by three things: a very knowledgeable host, fantastic lively and hard working dog (Brozie) and the pasta you have afterwords with the truffles. Nothing is too much for the family who run this vineyard: from delicious food to mini lessons in wine making to the tour of the Amarone prosecution. The wine itself is out of this world. You learn a lot, you laugh a lot and you spend every minute in the most friendly and beautiful atmosphere. Special thank you to Cicillia (it was her second day working) who gave us a wealth of knowledge about the love and care that goes into making the wine. Cicillia-you were great! Thank you all very much for an experience that will stay with us for years to come!

We booked a wine tasting in advance on-line and when we got there on Oct 5, it was such a fantastic place! They were just finishing the harvesting of the grapes so it was perfect timing. The lady who showed us around this magical place was very knowledgeable and new the owners/family very well. The vineyard is completely ecological so no pesticide - just natural! The wines were delicious so of course we bought some with us home. Just wish I bought more!!

After arranging bus transportation for us from Verona, our DOP Olive Oil visit was amazing. We received individualized attention from our hosts, explaining the history of the place and why it was special. The olive oil tasting was paired with 3 glasses of Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde‘s wines and a cheese and meat platter. We got to share our visit with another wonderful couple that we met during our time there. All in all, it was a highlight of our wonderful stay in Italy.

Great tour, incorporating all the differnet stages of olive oil making. Lunch and staff were both lovely and the vineyard was beautiful.