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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.

TipThe 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.

TipBosco 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, with Acetum and Giusti both running morning tours by booking.

TipAcetum 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.

TipBorghetto 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.

TipAllegrini, 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.

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

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