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Verona Uncorked

Flavours & Traditions Category
1 hour Duration
Oreste Cantina Dal Zovo Meeting point
From 44 €

The perfect introduction to Verona's wines: authentic, approachable and full of character. Trust your host's selection and discover the wines that best tell the story of Verona. Four carefully chosen wines from the region's most representative appellations, paired with local delicacies and a narrative journey through wine, history and culture.

Just a few steps from Piazza delle Erbe, in the heart of Verona’s historic centre, Step by Story’s Wine Stories invite you to discover wine from a different perspective.

This is neither a technical wine tasting nor a sommelier class. Instead, it’s a narrative journey where every glass becomes the starting point for exploring the landscapes, people and traditions that have made Verona one of Italy’s great wine capitals.

The experience takes place inside a historic wine shop that has been a landmark of Verona’s wine culture since 1958. In this intimate and welcoming setting, Step by Story’s storytelling approach meets the expertise of people who work with wine every day, creating an experience that is engaging, accessible and enjoyable even for first-time wine lovers.

Verona Uncorked is designed for those who enjoy being guided by local expertise. Just like in the finest traditional osterie, the selection is never random: it reflects the knowledge and passion of someone who truly understands the region and knows which wines best express its identity.

From the welcome toast to Verona’s iconic red wines, every glass reveals a new chapter of the region’s history, landscapes and traditions.

A perfectly balanced tasting experience and the ideal first introduction to Verona’s wine heritage, accompanied by carefully selected local food pairings that enhance every flavour.

Programme

Discover the diversity of Verona’s wine region through your host’s selection: Durello, Soave, Valpolicella Superiore and Ripasso.

A balanced journey through white and red wines, introducing the appellations that best represent the character and identity of Verona.

Each tasting is accompanied by a carefully selected assortment of local cheeses and cured meats, thoughtfully paired to highlight the unique character of every wine while celebrating centuries of local culinary tradition.

More than a wine tasting, this is a guided narrative experience where wine, history, landscapes and local traditions come together.

Each glass becomes a key to understanding Verona through the people, places and stories that have shaped its wine culture.

Meeting point

Oreste Cantina Dal Zovo

Important information

What it's like
Small group, Suitable for everyone, Relaxed pace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible except restroom
Number of participants
1–8 guests, private option available
Pets allowed
Yes

What they say about us

“This isn’t your standard wine tasting” is what we hear most frequently. You come for the wine, but you remember the atmosphere, the storytelling, and the genuine hospitality of a historic wine shop steeped in tradition since 1958. Guided by the host's expertise and our local storyteller, you will feel right at home in no time—listening, tasting, and uncovering the soul of the city through every glass.

Our guests praise the beautiful harmony between the chosen wines and the local Veronese delicacies. The most common feedback? That the hour simply flew by, leaving behind the warmth of a truly authentic, intimate, and memorable encounter in the heart of Verona.

5.00 · 42 Reviews

Anonimo - Gruppo di amici

Germania

11 febbraio 2026
Das Winetasting war super. Wir haben vier Weine und ihre Geschichte und Eigenschaften kennengelernt. Die Leiterin Diana war super lieb und sympathisch. Das Tasting fand in mitten von einer alten Weinhandlung statt total authentisch. Am Ende hat der Besitzer der Weinhandlung uns noch einen fünften Wein zur Verkostung zur Verfügung gestellt. Das Tasting konnte sogar spontan auf deutsch durchgeführt werden :) Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung.

Vittorio - In solitaria

Italia

20 gennaio 2026
I tasted excellent wines accompanied by local cheeses and cured meats. The guide, Leonardo, was fantastic: he managed to maintain an engaging, yet light and fun atmosphere throughout the experience. I got along so well with the other participants that we stayed at the table together even after the tour ended, continuing to enjoy wine and company in a truly unique location!

Mara - In solitaria

Italia

20 gennaio 2026
This was a brilliant wine tasting experience, and I truly loved every moment of it. I was the only participant, which made it feel very personal and special. The wines were excellent and carefully selected, perfectly paired with high-quality food. Leonardo was an outstanding guide: extremely knowledgeable about the wines and the production process, and always happy to answer my questions. What I appreciated most was his honesty: he was very clear when something was based on his personal opinion or when he didn’t have a definitive answer. The whole experience felt authentic, relaxed, and enriching. I would 100% recommend.

Cinzia - Gruppo di amici

Italia

17 aprile 2026
Bellissimo! Leonardo un oste fantastico che ti sa trasportare nel mondo del vino con simpatia e conoscenza. Esperienza assolutamente da ripetere!

Rachel - In solitaria

Regno Unito

16 aprile 2026
An amazing, informative and friendly wine tasting exeprience, delving deep in to the world of Amarone......and in a stunning, historic Cantina location. I was lucky to have a one on one experience, which was super personal. Hosts, Diana and Leo made me feel really at ease. They were both so passionate and knowledgeable about the wines and their balance between information and fun, was perfect! An amazing experience for anybody who wishes to learn more about this beautiful wine region and taste some of the most beautiful wines, while doing so. Thank you guys!

Sam - Gruppo di amici

Irlanda

21 marzo 2026
We did Leo’s wine tasting on our first night in Verona, and couldn’t recommend it more! The wines were beautiful and his knowledge and passion about the region was fantastic. We already plan to come back and visit Verona again and book a tour with Leo. If you’re in Verona please book a tour or tasting with Leo, you won’t regret it.

Mimi - In solitaria

Repubblica Ceca

20 marzo 2026
My tour was great and Diana was amazing, very knowledgeable about the wines and a very nice company too, lovely presentation 💕🥂🇮🇹

Steffi - In coppia

Austria

11 marzo 2026
Diana, das Ambiente und der Wein waren super 🍷

Anonimo - Gruppo di amici

Cile

21 febbraio 2026
The tour far exceeded my expectations. I love Italian wine. But the whole experience was also very interesting, full of anecdotes and even poetry. We had a great time. Thank you Leo for everything, you are a great host!

Jorge Rivas - In solitaria

Spagna

24 aprile 2026
A really enjoyable wine tasting experience. The selection was excellent, with a nice variety of styles, all presented in a relaxed and elegant setting. Special mention to Leo, whose knowledge and passion made the experience even better. He explained each wine in a clear and engaging way, making everything easy to understand and appreciate. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good wine and good company.

Anonimo - Gruppo di amici

Regno Unito

28 aprile 2026
Amazing experience. Very knowledgeable guides and the wine choices were very well thought through. Simple but effective and pairing with the cheese and meats blew us away. Amazing job. Absolutely loved this experience, would highly recommend!

Jeorge -

Spagna

26 aprile 2026
A really enjoyable wine tasting experience. The selection was excellent, with a nice variety of styles, all presented in a relaxed and elegant setting. Special mention to Leo, whose knowledge and passion made the experience even better. He explained each wine in a clear and engaging way, making everything easy to understand and appreciate. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good wine and good company.

Karen - In solitaria

Regno Unito

4 maggio 2026
Would thoroughly recommend this wine tasting, I had a wonderful time. Leo is so knowledgeable and interesting I could have listened to him for hours. Four beautiful wines to experience and a meat/cheese platter. The venue is an incredible wine shop in a great location. Definitely get booked

Zu - In coppia

Paesi Bassi

8 maggio 2026
De wijnproeverij was een hele leuke ervaring. Leonardo wist veel te vertellen over de wijnen die we hebben geproefd! Er was ruimte voor vragen en wat het allerbeste was, was dat de vibe goed was. Leonardo mega bedankt!!! We hebben ervan genoten!

Ken - In coppia

Canada

9 maggio 2026
An excellent tour. Leo did an outstanding job discussing the wines, the history, and culture. The wine selection was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour.

Claudia - In coppia

Costa Rica

13 maggio 2026
Five stars! My husband and I loved the wine tasting. Our host, Leo, was fantastic and made the experience truly special. Don’t miss out on this if you are in the area! We tried both white and red wines, Leo walked us through the preparation methods, the geography and the history behind every bottle.

Lee - In coppia

Regno Unito

15 maggio 2026
Leo is a superb host and very knowledgeable about wine and the regions of Italy. The journey through wines of the Veneto region was wonderful, along with a guide to the complexities of the red and white wines we sampled. An excellent afternoon in great company and a great location. Thank you Leo!

Melis - Con amici

Svizzera

19 maggio 2026
Es hat uns sehr viel Spass gemacht, und wir konnten dabei ein wenig die Geschichte von Verona erfahren sowie die lokalen Weine geniessen. Wir können die Weinverkostung mit Diana nur weiterempfehlen! :-)

Jacqueline - Gruppo di amici

Regno Unito

19 maggio 2026
Had a wonderful wine experience with Leo. His expertise was amazing and the wine was wonderful. I would recommend this experience whole heartedly

Stefano - In coppia

Italia

24 maggio 2026
Leo persona molto competente ed esaustiva nella spiegazione è stato un piacere trascorrere del tempo con lui

Nicholas - In solitaria

Australia

25 maggio 2026
Fantastic, thank you for a delightful wine tasting, brilliant conversation and Leo was an amazing host. Highly recommended!

Sarah - In coppia

Regno Unito

27 maggio 2026
Very informative as well as being fun. Really enjoyable experience. Leo is a great guy

Lynn - Gruppo di amici

Canada

30 maggio 2026
Fabulous! So much fun, great conversation, interesting information while tasting great wines. Irresistible Leonardo was a great host and the atmosphere of the little shop was amazing loaded with quite a selection of rare and interesting alcohols.

Marco - In coppia

Italia

2 giugno 2026
Esperienza super piacevole e autentica, ci siamo trovati davvero bene con i ragazzi, molto preparati

Grace - Gruppo di amici

Regno Unito

8 giugno 2026
Leo our guide, was fantastic and very knowledgeable on the different wines we tasted and of the history of the area. It was a quaint, authentic wine cellar and we passed a very enjoyable afternoon here. We were made to feel at home and we could've stayed all evening. Would highly recommend trying a glass of Amarone at the end. We will definitely return here next year and try a different tasting experience, as they offer more than just wine!

Brian - Famiglia con bambini piccoli

Stati Uniti

12 giugno 2026
We had the greatest time with Leo during our wine tasting. The wines he selected did not disappoint; they were all amazing from start to finish. Leo was extremely knowledgeable about each wine and was great to talk to; his passion really shows through the conversation and it is clear that he truly cares about getting to know you as a person. We had two young ones with us and they offered them some drinks and a selection of meats and cheeses to go along with us which made them feel a part of the experience - they loved it! Afterwards, Leo helped me pick out some bottles that I wanted to buy to bring home and gave us some recommendations to do around town, including places to eat - all amazing as well. Was truly great to spend time with Leo, thank you!

David - In coppia

Regno Unito⁩

14 giugno 2026
Leo was very professional from the outset with detailed knowledge of the wines on display. He was enthusiastic and explained the background to wine very clearly. We recommend Leo for a 5 Star Review!

Emma - Gruppo di amici

Regno Unito

19 giugno 2026
Really informative, went above and beyond to give us a great experience. It was much more than just wine tasting. Leo was very friendly and we met Diana too and she was lovely!

Therese - In coppia

Stati Uniti

27 giugno 2026
Host was very personable and had so much knowledge of the wines being poured. Enjoyed this tasting experience greatly!!

Andrea - In coppia

Germania

1 luglio 2026
Wir waren nur zu zweit und wir hatten eine super schöne informative und lustige Weinprobe auf deutsch.

Anonimo - In coppia

Canada

24 maggio 2026
It was excellent. I would high recommend this tour. Leonardo was an excellent host. We learnt a lot and it was interesting. The wine was very good and the atmosphere was lovely. A wonderful experience overall. Thank you.

Anonimo - In coppia

Paesi Bassi

1 giugno 2026
Leo was fantastisch! goede gesprekken met fantastische wijnen, wat wilt een mens nog meer!

Patricia - Gruppo di amici

Austria

29 maggio 2026
Great experience ! We loved it ! :)

Anonimo - In solitaria

Italia

30 maggio 2026
L’esperienza è stata superiore alle aspettative. Ho imparato molto sul vino del posto, e non solo. In un clima era amichevole e informale. Una bellissima esperienza da rifare per conosce il territorio da persone locali.

Anonimo - In coppia

Regno Unito

10 giugno
A very enjoyable experience

Down - In coppia

Regno Unito

30 giugno 2026
Was a great tour. Would definitely recommend?

Tobias - In coppia

Norvegia

14 luglio 2026
For en opplevelse! Vi ble tatt godt i mot, og vinene vi smakte var fantastiske! Takk for en utrolig gjennomgang av Valpolicella, Ripasso og Amarone! Vil anbefale denne vinsmakingen på det sterkeste ☺️

Christine - In coppia

Italia

14 luglio 2026
What a wonderful experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun to talk with, and we learned so much. The wines were amazing

Uta - Gruppo di amici

Germania

19 luglio 2026
Das Weintasting war sehr kurzweilig und interessant. Wir haben viel über die einheimischen Weine und das Essen in Verona gelernt. Jana ist ein Guide mit viel Wissen, Humor und dem Herz am rechten Fleck.

Anonimo - In solitaria

Stati Uniti

20 luglio 2026
Excellent

Stephanie - In solitaria

Stati Uniti

21 luglio 2026
Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle, interessante und authentische Tour durch Verona. Diana hat uns an die schönsten Plätze geführt, auch abseits der Touristenmassen. Die Tipps die wir für lokale Restaurants bekommen haben waren auch wirklich toll!

Gerlinde - In coppia

Belgio

31 luglio 2026
De winetasting was een zeer aangename ervaring. De wijnkenner gidste ons door vier wijnen met de nodige kennis en leuke informatie. Het verliep informeel en we kregen ruim de tijd om te genieten van deze activiteit.

Practical information

  • Guided tasting of four wines representative of the Verona wine region.
  • Selection of local cheeses and cured meats carefully paired with each wine.
  • Non-alcoholic drinks available for guests under 18.
  • A guided narrative wine experience inspired by the Step by Story philosophy.
  • Welcome inside a historic wine shop in the heart of Verona, just a few steps from the charming Pozzo dell’Amore.
  • An intimate experience available as either a private tasting or in a small group, encouraging conversation and personal interaction.
  • Personal assistance with selecting and purchasing bottles to take home.

  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
    Guests are responsible for reaching the wine shop independently.

  • Full meals
    The experience includes a selection of cheeses and cured meats designed for wine pairing and does not replace lunch or dinner.

Small-group experience

Group sizes are intentionally limited to ensure a relaxed atmosphere, meaningful conversations and personalised attention.

Age requirements

No previous wine knowledge is required.

The experience is designed for adults aged 18 and over. Guests under 18 will be offered non-alcoholic alternatives.

Accessibility

The tasting takes place in a fully wheelchair-accessible tasting room.

Please note, however, that due to the historic nature of the building and heritage preservation regulations, the restroom is not wheelchair accessible.

Dietary requirements

Wine selections may vary depending on seasonal availability while always representing the same featured appellations.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

Location

The wine shop is located in the heart of Verona’s historic centre and is easy to reach on foot.

📍 Just a short walk from Piazza delle Erbe.

By bus

The venue is approximately a five-minute walk from the Via Diaz bus stop.

Weekdays: routes 21, 22, 23, 24, 41 and 61.

Evenings, Sundays and public holidays: route 93.

On foot

From Via Diaz, walk approximately 350 metres along Corso Porta Borsari towards Piazza delle Erbe.

To make the most of your experience, we recommend bringing:

  • A camera or smartphone
    The unique atmosphere of our historic wine shop and its remarkable wine library provides the perfect setting for unforgettable photos.

  • Your desire to share the experience.
    We love staying connected with our guests. Feel free to take photos during the tasting and tag Step by Story—we’ll be delighted to share your memories with our community.
Verona Uncorked
From 44 €