Bellagio Wine Tasting + Villa Melzi
Description
We invite you to join our "Italian Wine Tasting" in one of the most romantic and charming village at Lake Como: Bellagio. A 1h captivating journey designed to delight your senses and elevate your tasting experience. A handpicked distinguished collection of the finest local and Italian reds and whites. Each of the 5 glasses accompanied by a tasty board of local cured meats and cheese, introduces a unique blend of refreshing flavours, subtle undertones, and aromatic bouquet, harmoniously united to create a truly memorable affair. Our passionate team and sommelier will guide you to enhance your understanding and appreciation of our Italian wines and share their knowledge about the grape variety and our winemaking techniques. The package includes complimentary tickets to visit the enchanting Villa Melzi's gardens.
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Excellent experience. Matteo was very knowledgeable and patient. Local fare and wine was exvellleny. Never made it to Melzi gardens due to distance which was a bit further than description of experience. A bit expensive for wine and charcuterie only.
Great experience, terrific food and Matteo was an incredible host. Highly recommend and would do again!
Everyone was so friendly and taught me so much about the wine that I was drinking! And they were amazing about adding some extra veggies/olives since I’m vegetarian. Such an overall wonderful experience!! ❤️
The owner and his wife were very nice. The choices of the wines and Proccesso was excellent. They paired with cheeses and meats . My husband doesn’t eat pork so they replaced with beef. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Villa Melzi is included with this event and this was a bonus . V. Melzi is a must see in Bellagio. Beautiful garden and views..❤️❤️
What a wonderful experience! Such a great location and ambiance. Norberto was excellent! My friend and I had a fantastic time and would totally go back. It's a lot of wine though. So be prepared for that. I was expecting tasting pours, and they were more like full pours. Delicious though!
Matteo was a fabulous host. He was knowledgeable and excited about the wine he served us. We couldn’t have asked for more.
The location of the wine cellar was in the most beautiful spot in Bellagio. Super easy to find & the staff was incredible. Matteo was a very knowledgeable sommelier & we ended up tasting 5-7 different wines. The charcuterie was just as incredible! 5 different meats & 3 cheeses. Absolutely must do!!!
Loved the intimate atmosphere ! The champagnes and all of the wines we tasted were excellent. The walk through Villa Melzi gardens was beautiful.
The wine tasting itself was good, I was a little disappointed that two of the wines were champagne and prosecco as I expected mostly reds and whites, but it was interesting to learn the difference between the two. The advert states that you get pasta included in the price, but you only get a cured meat and cheese board included so it is enough to enjoy with the wine but it isn't a substantial meal so be prepared you'll probably still want something for dinner later.
Thank you very much for your feedback, we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the wine tasting experience! We’d like to clarify a couple of points you raised. About a month ago, we made the decision to remove the pasta from the tasting for we realized the overall experience was becoming a bit too rich and heavy for a guided tasting. Instead, we now offer a curated selection of local cured meats and cheeses, which we feel pairs better with the wines and maintains the focus on the tasting itself. Regarding the wine selection, the structure of the tasting is intentional. We start with a comparison between two sparkling wines—a Prosecco Superiore (Charmat Method) and a Classic Method sparkling wine—to explore the differences in production methods, grape varieties, and resulting taste profiles. This segment is not only educational, but also helps set the stage for understanding the complexity of the wines that follow. The tasting continues with a unique white wine from Valtellina, followed by two expressions of Nebbiolo. This allows us to explore how the same grape can express itself so differently depending on terroir and winemaking technique. We truly appreciate your comments—they help us continue to improve. And we hope to welcome you back for another tasting soon! Warm regards, Elena
Matteo was GREAT! Provided detail information locations, vintages, grapes, etc, on the wines we tasted. The food was also great! We ended up buying a case of wine! This place is on my list if we return!
