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Overview
Harvest in Valpolicella and Lunch Tasting with Amarone offers a truly authentic wine experience. This isn't just a staged photo op; it's a chance to participate in the real grape harvest at an independent winery in the heart of Valpolicella. Participants will work alongside the winery team, hand-picking grapes, sharing stories, and enjoying a delightful lunch amidst the beautiful scenery.
A unique highlight is the exclusive visit to the *fruttaio*, where grapes are carefully dried for months before transforming into the renowned Amarone wine. This special access is typically reserved for those within the wine industry, making it a rare and unforgettable opportunity.
This experience provides a genuine, hands-on approach to winemaking. Participants can expect to get their hands dirty, glasses full, and share real smiles in a convivial atmosphere, embracing the true spirit of Italian wine culture. Between the rows of vines and glasses of Amarone, lasting memories are made. 
Highlights
Participate in a Real Grape Harvest: Experience the authentic tradition of hand-picking grapes at a Valpolicella winery.
Exclusive Amarone Fruit Maker Visit: Go to a secret place where the grapes rest before becoming Amarone.
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch: Savor a 5-course lunch with paired wines at Locanda Buglioni.
Learn About Winemaking: Experts will guide you through each step of the harvesting and drying process.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved the experience of harvesting grapes, learning about Amarone production, and enjoying a delicious lunch in a beautiful vineyard. They found it to be an authentic and engaging experience. A small number of customers had minor concerns with tour length and accessibility.
Customers enjoyed learning about the winemaking process directly from the experts.
Many loved the hands-on experience of harvesting the grapes.
Guests raved about the delicious lunch and wine pairings.
Visitors appreciated the beautiful setting and the authentic atmosphere.
Some visitors wished for more time in the vineyard.
A few mentioned that the tour could be difficult for those with mobility issues.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a delicious lunch with wine pairings and bottled water. It excludes any items not specifically mentioned. The meeting point is at the Buglioni Winery in Valpolicella. Participants will be guided through the vineyard and *fruttaio* before enjoying lunch at Locanda Buglioni.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest wearing comfortable shoes and clothes that can get dirty, as the harvest involves working in the vineyard. Also, be prepared to enjoy generous pours of wine with lunch!
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