Food and Wine
From the mountain pastures of the plateau to the cultivated hills, the province of Vicenza offers a wealth of exceptional food and wine waiting to be discovered, transforming every bite into a story of the region
A region to savour
A sensory journey where the history of great recipes meets the authenticity of local produce and the warm welcome of wineries, distilleries and farms
For lovers of good food, Vicenza’s culinary tradition provides the ideal setting to discover iconic PDO products such as Asiago cheese and Soprèssa, or historic recipes with a unique flavour such as the famous Bacalà. Those who prefer natural produce will find a rich variety of the earth’s bounty, such as cherries, asparagus and olives, from which a prized olive oil is produced, just waiting to be discovered. Visits to farms and wineries are the best way to sample these delicacies right where they are produced
This culinary spirit blends harmoniously with the tradition of the historic wineries and renowned local distilleries. Amidst the rolling hills and villages, taking part in guided tours and tastings allows you to fully explore the magnificent Vicenza region, seeing at first hand where the wines and spirits are produced. A unique way to experience the local production culture, combining the discovery of the landscape with authentic hospitality and traditional flavours
A cycling tour of the wine-growing regions
A cycle tour through the hills of the Pedemontana Veneta, with stops at wineries, tastings and visits to Venetian villas.
The Plateau of Wonders
Guided walks on the Asiago 7 Comuni Plateau, taking in sites from the Great War, mountain huts, nature and panoramic...
Visit to the Giuseppe Schiavo Museum with a grappa tasting
Guided tour of the Schiavo Distillery: historic stills, the Giuseppe Schiavo Museum, and a tasting of the most renowned grappas...
Let’s Get Our Hands Dirty! Fresh Artisanal Pasta Workshop
A workshop on making fresh, handmade pasta, followed by a tasting of the prepared dish, homemade ragù, and local wine.
Guided Wine Tasting of Wines from the Colli Berici and Venetian Cicchetti
A guided tasting of three Tenuta Zai wines paired with Venetian cicchetti against the panoramic backdrop of Monte Berico.
Art and Chocolate in a Single Bar
Create your own hand-painted chocolate bar by Nuseya: tasting, mold painting, custom ganache, and gift wrapping.
‘Interludio’ tasting at Villa Veneta
A guided tour of the winery, Villa Maffei and the educational vineyard, including a tasting of four seasonal wines and...