Case de vacanță în Roarlongo

We'll start with a unforgettable walk in the vineyard, telling the family history of our winery and estate. We'll see the old traditional drying room where the grapes are air dried using Appassimento, a technique for which Amarone is known around the world, followed by a visit to the authentical ancien cellar for vinification and refinement. I explain you how we make our Great Red Wines. The experience finishes with a tasting togheter of a selection of our three fine wines, learning the evaluation by sight, smell, and taste. We'll enjoy the wine with bread and our organic oil, local cheese called Monte Veronese, fresh and aged and local cured meats of Valpolicella, Soppressa. You could enjoy our "Panorama Therapy" on our marvellous terrace on the best view of Valpolicella Classica. Other things to note Bring your camera and comfortable shoes. Car trasfert is subject to availability. I can assist You in arranging public transport from Verona center and Verona Porta Nuova train station to winery. You can get to the Winery by pubblic transport- no changes, only one bus line- from Verona center.

Novaia is an Organic Estate Winery, with all ORGANIC-certified products. At the estate the management is eco-friendly, organic and sustainable and it creates a healthy environment rich in biodiversity. In our Organic Estate Winery, we offer Wine Experiences and Wine Tours among olive groves and BIO vineyards, to learn more about the process of selection, picking and processing grapes. The tour begins with a visit to a BIO vineyard, where you will get to know more about the geomorphologic, water and climatic characteristics of the Marano Valley and the principles of an ORGANIC cultivation. It follows the visit to Corte Vaona with its historic wine cellar and the bottaia, an ancient stone carved cellar used for wine ageing. Then you will taste some BIO wines, Classic DOC and DOCG, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Superiore, Amarone and Recioto, some Extra Virgin Olive Oil of our own production and some local products, carefully selected by us. Weather permitting, the wine tasting will take place outdoors, in the ancient courtyard (Corte Vaona) in front of the family Villa, where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the Marano Valley. Otherwise, it will take place in the store. Other things to note Contacts/ references: Website: www.novaia.it e-mail: info@novaia.it info@pec.novaia.it Facebook: Novaia.wine Host contacts/ references: e-mail: cristina.vaona@gmail.com Mobile phone: Cristina (+39) 3407766613

La scoperta del territorio Gardesano in bicicletta è sicuramente la più appagante e rilassante. Ci si trova alle 9:00 sul lungolago di Desenzano del Garda. Verranno compilati i moduli di partecipazione e consegnate le biciclette con opportune spiegazioni di utilizzo. Il tour ha una lunghezza di 30 Km. con morfologia collinare, l'ausilio del motore elettrico renderà la gita un piacere! Durante il percorso si incontreranno Castelli, porti lacustri e colline coltivate per lo più da vigneti ed oliveti. Giunti in prossimità della torre di S.Martino visiteremo una graziosa cantina vinicola immersa nelle colline Moreniche, verremo accolti da un responsabile che ci mostrerà la tenuta e ci spiegherà la produzione del loro raccolto, la visita termina con la degustazione dei vini più pregiati. In caso sia impossibile organizzare la degustazione in cantina verrà proposta un'ulteriore location. (durata circa 1 h) Terminata la degustazione raggiungeremo dall'entroterra la penisola di Sirmione dove, parcheggiate le biciclette, continuiamo l'esperienza a piedi per le mura interne del Castello Scaligero del XIII secolo. Tornati alle biciclette faremo ritorno a Desenzano transitando su pista ciclabile con vista lago. L'esperienza è adatta a tutti e non necessita di specifiche abilità.

I will welcome you in the port of Desenzano where we'll familiarize with the "Annamarie", a comfortable boat equipped with bathroom and kitchen and extremely safe. After a short briefing we will sail to Sirmione where we could dock to take a walk in its historic center crossing the castle, coming up to the springs of sulphurous water, at the return will delight you with a delicious lunch with italian produtcs and accompanied with a prosecco Franciacorta or with a Lugana doc. After the coffee we could sail on the opposite side circumnavigating the Punta di Sirmione, leaving behind the castle and reaching the ancient Grotte of Catullo, here we will stop near the beach called Jamaica Beach for transparency of its water. Here you can sunbathe, take spectacular photos and refreshing baths! for guests there are snorkeling equipment, sup and dinghy. If, on the other hand, you prefer to relax and sunbathe, the boat will gladly welcome you The return route crosses the sunset with its romantic colours. POSSIBILITY TO SPEND THE NIGHT ON THE BOAT FOR WHO LIKE TO HAVE A ROMANTIC NIGHT ;) Other things to note Sports skills are not necessary, sailing is available for everyone both for those who want to try in some manoeuvres and for those who want to be just a passenger who enjoys the tour

Live an AUTHENTIC ITALIAN GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE! I will welcome you in my Italian country house with a refreshing water with lemons from Lake Garda, an Italian coffee and a sweet pastry. In season we’ll pick up together vegetables and aromatic herbs from my lovely garden and we’ll use extra virgin olive oil from my grove. We’ll have FUN KNEADING and cutting different PASTA shapes paired with typical Italian regional SAUCES and we’ll make together the authentic Italian dessert. We will discover the secrets of Italian cooking between tradition and innovation. I’ll introduce you to the high-quality Italian ingredients and suggest you where to buy the best local foods. I’ll give you RECIPES that are part of my Italian gastronomic culture and family treasure. You’ll enjoy a special LUNCH with a glass of LOCAL WINE on the terrace by the lake or in a cozy veranda with a breathtaking view. For the SAFETY of our health, the number of guests will be reduced and all government recommendations will be followed. We ask you to introduce yourself with the mask and we will provide you with gloves and a sanitized environment. Open Class for maximum 2 couples. Private Class available for couple, families and group of friends, write me to know the price reserved to you. Inform me of any allergies or food intolerances. Please contact me if you would prefer another day for the class!