What could one region offer? Veneto covers sq km and has at least five internationally acclaimed wine varietals. Millennia of history. From rolling hills, to alpine villages ;from dreamy lake resorts to art cities like Verona, Padua and Venice. What more do you need.

Day two: day tour in Verona/ winery San Mattia agriturismo, return afternoon. Evening promenade Lago di Garda, aperitif with Italian wine club. Evening free.

Day 3: Custoza. The history of the area taught by moderator and wine expert. Tradition versus innovation in Italy. Young wine makers versus their older counterparts speak about their wine traditions. A tour of the colline moreniche by car. Nature walk or bike tour available.

Day 4: Soave: wine and castles. Wine tour of Soave winery below the castle. Walking tour of castle and depending on weather – pic nic. Tour of Soave area by car with a coffee stop in famous bar with orator from the area. Transfer to B and B in Valpolicella. Evening meal in tavern.

Day 5: A day in Venice. Free day with meeting in traditional tavern with venetian wines. The Italian wine bar with food samples. Pairing venetian wines to traditional Italian food and American specialties

Day 6: Morning farm breakfast. A reenactment of a wine maker’s morning and a walk to the neighbouring vineyards. A farmer’s lunch in the vineyard. Evening ‘cooking lessons’. Pastiamo