The Veneto Primer continues with a focus on Valpolicella, which is the name of a sub-region and its wine. What's the difference between basic Valpolicella and Superiore? What is Ripasso? Get the answers from Marilisa Allegrini.
Situated in a green oasis, ten minutes from the center of Verona and Lake Garda, is one of the most prestigious, historical mansions of the Valpolicella: Villa Giona.
Surrounded by a romantic park and a “vineyard garden”, the six rooms of the 16th century villa, offer you comfort and tranquility, enabling you to discover, in an original and exclusive way, a sense of relaxation and pleasure. Throughout the day, the idea of hospitality permeates the atmosphere: breakfast is served in the “Loggia”, while in the medieval tower, where the wine exhibition is located, it is possible to appreciate Allegrini wines and the savoury products of the Valpolicella area. Villa Giona wants to be just that: a great residence, with the desire for culture, art, noble country landscape and centuries of experience in the eno-gastronomical field: the universal desire for Bonum vivre. The villa offers a full immersion cooking course taught by famous Italian chefs who want you to experience first hand the joys of working with high quality Italian ingredients and wines. If you are a Valpolicella and Amarone lover like us you will feel you died and went to heaven in this special place. The experience will make you feel like you are part of a noble court.
