An easy bike tour to discover Valpolicella, the land of the famous Amarone wine.
We will meet at Porta Borsari just a few steps from the bike rental shop. There, you will receive your bike, helmet and lock. Once we are ready, our Amarone bike tour begins by skirting the ancient city walls. In a short time, we will arrive in the heart of Valpantena. This beautiful valley is famous for its wine and olive oil production and is located in the eastern part of the Valpolicella region.
During the ride, we will stop among the vineyards to learn about different vine training systems. For example, I will explain the traditional “Pergola Veronese” and the French “Guyot” system. Additionally, I will provide interesting information about the specific grape varieties used to produce Amarone.
Finally, the stop will be at a family-run winery. A member of the family will guide us through the vineyard, in the drying room, in the fermentation area and in the barrel room.
The tasting includes 4 wines: a local white wine, Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone and the sweet wine Recioto paired with local cheeses, cured meat and bread with extravergine olive oil of own production.
The Amarone bike covers about 15 km on flat terrain. The route is very easy and safe, as it runs almost entirely on dedicated bike paths and quiet country roads.