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Tip: Two stars confirmed November 2025; book 6 to 8 weeks out and budget €250+ per head for the tasting.

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Isola della Scala (Vialone Nano rice) ★ 4.2

Isola della Scala south of Verona is the Vialone Nano rice belt, IGP-protected since 1996 and the source of the rice for canonical risotto all'Amarone.

Tip: The Fiera del Riso runs every September with rice-themed tastings; outside the festival, the local riserie sell rice direct.

Lessinia uplands (truffle and cheese) ★ 4.3

The Lessinia uplands north of Verona are the truffle-and-cheese day-trip. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.

Tip: Bosco Chiesanuova and Erbezzo are the upland-trattoria base; truffle season runs October through December for the peak shaved-on-eggs lunches.

Modena (traditional balsamic) ★ 4.6

Modena 100 km south of Verona is the day-trip for traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.

Tip: Acetum and Giusti both run morning tours by reservation; combine with lunch at Osteria Francescana if Massimo Bottura's three-star kitchen has a slot.

Valeggio sul Mincio (tortellini) ★ 4.4

Valeggio sul Mincio southwest of Verona is the home of tortellini di Valeggio (the lovers'-knot pasta filled with stewed meats). A 2026 editor pick.

Tip: Borghetto sul Mincio (the riverside hamlet) has historic mills converted to trattorias; the Festa del Nodo d'Amore (third Tuesday of June) is the booking w.

Valpolicella (Amarone valley) ★ 4.7

Valpolicella is the Verona wine valley 15 to 30 km north of the city. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.

Tip: Allegrini, Masi, Tommasi, Bertani and Quintarelli all take bookings; Amarone Tours and Pagus Wine Tours run full-day three-cellar day trips with lunch.

Soave (Garganega white wine) ★ 4.5

Soave is the white-wine counterpoint to Valpolicella, 22 km east of Verona. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.

Tip: Pieropan, Inama, Suavia and Coffele are the reference cellars; the Soave Castle is the lunch destination after a morning visit.

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