Absolutely wonderful experience- the owners are so lovely, the views are spectacular, the wine is…read moredelicious and balanced. Definitely also get some bites and focaccia!

This place is AMAZING, and a must see while visiting the Garda area! The wine is utterly delicious…read more(crisp, balanced, flavourful) and the hosts (Jan and Wendy) were delightful--full of knowledge and engaging stories. They welcomed us (6 persons) to their winery with no reservation, offered hefty tastings of 4 wines (1 Spumante, 2 reds, 1 white), served a platter of freshly baked focaccia (best I've ever/will have) and local meats, and chatted with us for hours. Looking forward to drinking these wines when we arrive home! This location is also available for rent, for those wanting the full experience and a great launch pad while visiting the area.

This is by far the most amazing place I've ever been. The food blew my mind over and over and was…read moreless expensive that the average burger. The service was immaculate and the vibe made me feel at home. Would give 10 stars if I could, highly recommend.

A great local wine shop in a little town named Villasanta, totally off the beaten path of tourist…read more Francesco the owner is a character, honest with his opinions about any of the conversations you my strike up, also a dedicated hard worker and with an incredible sense of humour. He makes you feel welcome and willing to let you taste some of his precious wines and spirits. This little wine shop is a great way to the Italian social life.

We visited the Coffele Winery, located in a 17th century building in the center of beautiful Soave,…read morefor a wine tasting Sunday afternoon. We booked in advance via email. I sent a note last minute on Friday, inquiring about a tasting the same weekend, and was so excited to get their quick response! We enjoyed the "extra" tasting, lead by Sylvia -- 6 of their amazing wines (two bubblies, two whites, two reds) with a delicious mix of salami and cheese with bread and their olive oil. Oh! That olive oil. We would have bought gallons and gallons of it but alas, they were sold out for the season. We took home 4 bottles of wine instead. All of the wine plus our tasting fees set us back just €80. Deal of the century! That same haul in California would have easily cost $300 plus. I'm so excited that we live just half an hour away from Coffele and the charming town of Soave. I envision many visits in our future. If you're lucky enough to be in the area, be sure to plan a visit to Soave. Check out the castle (just €7 admission with sweeping views) and then head down the hill for a tasting at Coffele!

Soave! A small town between Verona and Vicenza is Soave. It is a very important wine producing…read morearea in northern Italy focusing on incredible white wines and of course the magnificent Valpolicella variants as well. Coffele is a family owned wine producer that is a must visit in this region. Being only about 40 minutes from our house, this is a frequent stop for us as we bring just about all of our guests here. Be sure to make an appointment for a tasting. Pick the one with salami and cheese too, it makes everything better. To the wine, you start with their brut, wonderful sparing wine aged twice as long as Prosecco so smaller bubbles mean a smoother feel and taste. You will taste 2-3 whites as well, all very drinkable and wonderful first course wines, I don't love white in general but these are great! Our favorite of their wines a Bordeaux blend named Nuj. Fabulous wine, mid level priced, a wine you can age for 20+ years under 20€. Who are we kidding though, this wine comes home and gets opened. Shoutout out to Elizabeth our recent host, she was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. She told us Soave Classico white wine was the first white exported to America in 1961!

Stopped by here for the wine and beer, and got a complementary meat and cheese board! This enoteca…read moreis located right next to the Gelateria and a little further from the lake, but seems like we dodged a bullet by coming here instead of the main cafe press based on their reviews! They sell wine by the glass or bottle, and have a small selection of local artisan beers. Each glass of wine was ~€5 and beer was ~€6. I loved the Riesling and Chardonnay, recommended by the shop owner. It was so crispy and refreshing with the fresh breeze from the lake and Swiss Alps behind us. The local beer was tasty as well but served from a bottle. Overall, definitely worth a visit! Great place in the afternoon to get a drink and take in the views of Menaggio!

Great wine selection!!! This is set in the center of town. They have outdoor seating which makes…read morefor the perfect location for a few glasses of wine and light snacks with friends. My husband and I split an amazingly fresh bruschetta.