Top Emilia-Romagna Wine Tastings

Merlotta wines, by the founders, Paolo and his wife Giovanna, after twenty years spent as agricultural laborers, buy the company giving life to their dream and the birth of our brand, our most representative and important wines are dedicated to them . In the 90s the turning point, the sons Raffaele and Nerio entered the company. The second generation leads the project with solidity and concreteness, with the purchase of new estates and the renewal of the cellar. With the arrival of the new millennium, the third generation joins the company, Fabio and Marco. With them we hope for the future, with a graft of quality and finesse, obtaining wines with excellent results and highly regarded by the specialized critics of the sector, give life to a new dream, Merlotta ambassador in the world of Romagna winemaking. What has always characterized us is the work, which although hard, is magnificent and rewarding for us, in which each member of the family is dedicated to their role.

Villa Venti offers a 360-degree experience with the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the company's business. You will join us by taking part in the life of our company starting from the activity in our vineyard (with the possibility of harvesting in the period of late August / September), after which you will meet Manuela who will accompany you in the kitchen learning the recipes of our tradition (piadina , homemade pasta, etc.), finally you will taste our wines together with Mauro or Beatrice combined with the traditional dishes of our territory prepared by you. Get ready to live in close contact with nature and the habits of Villa Venti, to be curious, ready to slow down your pace to follow those of the countryside.

Come and visit us to discover not only our wine but also what our agronomic philosophy is, all in a location with suggestive panoramic points and exclusive landscapes. We will walk through the vineyards and visit the cellar where we will do a little insight into what our personal enological approach is. At the end we will propose 4 of our wines for a guided tasting which will be held on a panoramic terrace overlooking 30,000 square meters of park, for a relaxing and enveloping experience.

About 10 km southwards from Parma, close to its delightful hills, you will discover the art of making Parmigiano cheese in a historical surrounding, where ancient and noble families have crossed their fates. Near the magnificent Rocca Sanvitale in Sala Baganza, you will reach the old cellar which has become seat of an intriguing wine museum.

The company extends between the municipalities of Fusignano and Alfonsine, in the Romagna plain, on the border with the Marche and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded at the end of the 19th century by the great-grandfather Luigi and evolved, as we know it today, after the end of the Second World War. Always grape producers and since 1999 associated with the consortium "Il Bagnacavallo" for the production and enhancement of native grapes. Longanesi grapes, for the production of “Burson” wines, a black grape variety, saved in the Classe pine forest; Famous grape, for the production of “Rambela” wines, a white grape variety, dated in our territory 1437; Centesimino and Malbo Gentile grapes. Historical vines that find their natural habitat in this environment.

The biological history of these wines began with Paola's grandfather, legendary guardian of the art of sausage production, continued with his father, a loyal guardian of the order, kidnapped by the love for vines and came to me, conquered by passion for wines that know how to be authentic expressions of a territory free from contamination and pollution. The organic certification of the grapes started almost twenty years ago when organic was a new word but, to be honest, in the Illica family, biological is the norm, history, tradition. It's just what they've always done. Discover the passion and history of this family business and taste great products!

We offer an authentic 'Italian' experience, most of the times guided by the owner and wine producers themselves Fabio (English speaking) and Donatella. Manaresi is a relatively small family run and craft wine estate (50.000 bottles). You'll be discovering the family heritage, strongly related to art and design. The labels design has been awarded with main international prizes.

The wines we produce are many and our company policy is constantly aimed at improving the quality, both of the vineyard systems and of the wine. We are convinced that we have a duty to take care of the quality and image of our wine more and more, especially now that even Romagnoli wines are finally known and appreciated around the world. Therefore through this experience we want to make them known to you too. Furthermore, since the end of the 90s we have also opened a restaurant, which supplies itself only with local raw materials, of which you can taste some delicacies.

Aimed at food and wine lovers: for those who want to discover unique combinations with selected local products. Let us guide you through our wonderful vineyards where we will show you how our sustainability values meet a unique territory of its kind. Following a guided tour in the cellar, to learn about the attention and passion with which we transform grapes into wine. And to conclude with a flourish, a tasting of three wines that best represent our production, so as to appreciate the most precious fruit of our work.

Since 1961, on the hills of S. Pietro di Ozzano, our family has been cultivating the vineyards with passion and competence. Careful and artisanal viticulture to produce quality Doc wines while respecting the environment with a 360 ° approach that goes beyond the standards of organic certification, obtained since last year. We offer a fascinating experience in our vineyards, in the cellar and then together to taste our wines accompanied by the excellent gastronomic products of the area.

Immerse yourself in the green hills of Ozzano Taro where our cellar integrates perfectly with the landscape among 60 hectares of vineyards, to give you a unique experience. Walk with us the history of Monte Delle Vigne through a path that will take you from the vineyard where you will learn the secrets of our territory, to the cellars where we enhance the fruits of our land to obtain extraordinary wines. At the end you will be guided in the tasting of two wines, different shades of the Lambrusco Maestri grape.

The owner Sergio together with his sons, David and Vittorio, will accompany you to discover their family-style reality, which lies on the first hills of Romagna, between Imola and Riolo Terme. Furthermore, since 2011 all the production is certified organic, thus offering a range of high-level wines that make the view an unmissable opportunity.

There's an unusual Parma, made of nature, taste and tradition. This tour will start from the extraordinary collection of Ettore Guatelli: more than 160.000 items, evoking the charming but almost forgot simplicity of rural life, are on display in a cottage, turned into a museum. Afterwards, the tour will bring to a local winery; here, after having witnessed all the wine production stages, the guests will enjoy a picnic in the vineyards, based on Parma best known delicacies. Escaping from urban life has never been so tasty...

Our story is the story of a land that few people know, it is the story of a family that today has decided to start from here, making wine. Come visit. We will tell you about this piece of Romagna that is Predappio, how we see it today and how we produce our wines here. Together we will take a tour in the countryside, visit the production cellar and the 18th century Villa, take a tour of the old underground tunnel and taste our wines. The tasting is accompanied by bread and oil of our production, piadina, raw ham, salami and typical local cheeses. It can be served in the rooms of the 18th century Villa or in the company shop, depending on availability and the number of people.

The Randi Agricultural Company was founded at the end of the 19th century by the great-grandfather Luigi and evolved, as we know it today, after the end of the Second World War. The Randi brothers work in the company: Denis, who takes care of the technical part and care of the vineyard, and Massimo, who takes care of the commercial part and customer relations. The Randi company extends between the municipalities of Fusignano and Alfonsine, in the Romagna plain, on the border with the Marche and the Adriatic Sea. Always grape producers, since 1999 associated with the consortium "Il Bagnacavallo" for the production and enhancement of native grapes. Longanesi grapes, for the production of “Burson” wines; Famous grape, for the production of “Rambela” wines; Centesimino and Malbo Gentile grapes. Historical vines that find their natural habitat in this environment.

Our story is the story of a land, which few know, is the story of a family who today decided to start from here, making wine. Come visit. We will tell you about this piece of Romagna which is Predappio, as we see it today and how we produce our wines here.

We are among the historical producers of Centesimino and Famous autochthonous vines of Romagna. We stand out for the passion of the native vines and for the hospitality of the farm where you can taste dishes of the true Romagna tradition.

Our tasting is our way to let you retrace our history to date and let you touch what we do and our philosophy. The wines will be paired with local products in such a way as to allow you to savor and learn more about our land. Villa Twenty is the positive story of an Italian wine family that believes in the future built with their own hands. We believe in a philosophy of life where man learns from nature, where organic and biodynamic are conditions without compromise

The visit to Pandolfa is an experience that can help rediscover the pleasure of the beauty of a land and a villa, where experiences related to knowledge, history and the values of sustainable livability are mixed. It is a suitable place for those who have decided to spend their "free time" in a beautiful environment, in which to smell the scents of the earth, taste a good Sangiovese and get lost in the vineyards and halls of a timeless place.

What do you know about Traditional balsamic vinegar or Lambrusco wine? Alice, a licensed, local tourist guide will take you to a family-run Lambrusco and Traditional balsamic vinegar producer! You will virtually meet the owners, learn some curiosities about two worldwide famous products and on top of it, follow a guided Lambrusco tasting, live! To better enjoy the experience, interact as much as possible: we suggest you to buy the wines in the closest wine shop or restaurant you can find. During the guided tasting we will use the following Medici Ermete’s labels: Lambrusco Concerto, Lambrusco phermento, Lambrusco Carezza. Check out here where you can find them - Lambrusco Medici Ermete around the world – Some labels are limited edition You will have the chance to talk directly to the pro-ducer you will meet on the live tour. Invite friends and family at home to share and enjoy the dream! The live tour will be held on Instagram live, make sure you have an Instagram account.

What has always characterized us is the work, which although hard, is magnificent and rewarding for us, in which each member of the family is dedicated to their role. We look to the future with foresight, happy with the results obtained and ready to face new challenges. Merlotta wines, was born in 1962, thanks to the founders, Paolo Minzolini and his wife Giovanna Mimmi, our most representative and important wines are dedicated to them, Romagna Doc Sangiovese Superiore Riserva and Romagna DOCG Albana Secco vendemmi tardiva. In the 90s the turning point, the second generation leads the project with solidity and concreteness, with the purchase of new estates and the renewal of the cellar. With the arrival of the new millennium, the third generation enters, with them we hope for the future, with a graft of quality and finesse, obtaining wines with excellent results and highly regarded by the specialized critics of the sector.

The Randi winery was founded at the end of 800 by the great-grandfather Luigi and evolved, as was the we know today, after the end of the second world war. The brothers work in the company Randi: Denis, who deals with the technical and care of the vineyard, and Massimo, who is in charge of the commercial part and relationship with the customers. The Randi company extends between the municipalities of Fusignano and Alfonsine, in the Romagna plain, to the borders with the Marche and the Adriatic Sea. Always grape producers, since 1999 associated with the “Il Bagnacavallo” consortium for production and enhancement of native grapes. Uva Longanesi, for the production of "Burson" wines; Grapes Famous for the production of "Rambela" wines; Centesimino and Malbo Gentile grapes. Historical vines who find their natural habitat in this environment!

A young reality of the Modenese Apennines, with vineyards located about 500 meters above sea level, which produces sparkling and sparkling wines obtained with the ancestral method. These are products with intense aromas, characterized by marked sapidity and acidity, with the typical complexity of refermentation in the bottle. All our wines are not filtered, the SO2 level is less than 30 mg / l, the entire production is certified organic (as well as vegan). Our structure is situated in a truly suggestive position that offers a particularly interesting natural environment enriched by the presence of many rural villages and churches. While in front, a wonderful panorama that allows the view over a large part of the province of Modena. It is in this exciting setting that we want to welcome tourists who do not yet know us, visitors who are passionate about natural wine or who simply want to share the world of the "ancestral" with us.

The perfect tour to get deep into the several features of our mountain Appennines: history and art, natural beauties and moreover food, plenty of tastes and combinations, able to bring onto the table the climate, the nature, and the knowhow of this land. More in details, it is a tasting tour to discover real authotenic flavors of Bologna's mountain area: you will see up close how Parmigiano Reggiano is made: the processing and maturing of this fine cheese, in a traditional mountain dairy. You will take part in a basic cooking class, and will have lunch with the excellences of the territory included those produced by yourselves :) at the same time, you will get acquaintance with the raw materials of this mountain territory. Inside a 17th century you will observe the milling of several different kinds grains, you will smell the old scents of this preindustrial baking system, and you will taste these fresh delicacies. Finally we will not miss the beauties of this land....