Boutique Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Food in Bologna
A guided journey through the vines, cellars, and flavors of the Colli Bolognesi
This Bologna winery tour takes you inside Terre Rosse Vallania, a historic boutique estate in the Colli Bolognesi, just 15 minutes from the city, where four curated wines are paired with authentic local food in an intimate and relaxed setting.
Founded in 1964 by vintner Enrico Vallania, the estate has grown steadily while retaining its artisanal character. Today, it is managed by Giulio and Enrico, two friends committed to honoring the winery's legacy while bringing fresh ideas to every vintage.
The Colli Bolognesi, sometimes called the "Paese dei Perditempo," offers a distinctive terroir that shapes varieties including Pignoletto, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, and Sauvignon. A guided walk through the vineyards introduces the landscape before the experience moves into the winery itself.
The tasting session brings together four wines alongside regional specialties, creating a layered encounter with Emilia-Romagna's food and wine culture that goes well beyond a standard cellar visit.
Tour Highlights
Walk through working vineyards in the Colli Bolognesi and learn how the local terroir shapes each grape variety on the estate.
Explore the winery's production facilities and discover how traditional methods and modern techniques combine to create each bottle.
Taste four iconic wines from Terre Rosse Vallania, spanning DOC and DOCG designations across white, sparkling, and red categories.
Enjoy authentic regional pairings including Mortadella, salame ubriacato al Pignoletto, Tigelle di Nonna Carolina, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
A dedicated wine guide accompanies you throughout, sharing the winery's history and answering questions about viticulture and winemaking.
Discover an estate that has operated for over six decades, offering genuine insight into a family-rooted winemaking tradition.
The winery is located only 15 minutes from Bologna, making it an accessible half-day excursion from the city center.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive at Terre Rosse Vallania, where your wine guide meets you and introduces the history of the estate and its founders. The session begins with an overview of what makes the Colli Bolognesi a distinctive wine-producing region.
Stroll through the working vineyards and observe varieties including Pignoletto, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, and Sauvignon growing in the estate's fertile hillside soil. Your guide explains the characteristics of each variety and how the local terroir influences the final wine.
Move inside the production facilities to learn about grape selection, fermentation, and the aging processes used at the estate. The tour covers both traditional practices inherited from the winery's founder and contemporary techniques introduced by the current owners.
Sample four wines: Perditempo Bianco Chardonnay DOC, Perditempo Frizzante Pignoletto DOC, Malagò Pignoletto Superiore DOCG, and Perditempo Rosso Merlot DOC. Each wine is paired with curated regional foods, including Mortadella, salame ubriacato al Pignoletto, Tigelle di Nonna Carolina, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided vineyard walk with a dedicated wine guide
- Tour of the winery and production facilities
- Tasting of four wines (Chardonnay DOC, Pignoletto DOC, Pignoletto Superiore DOCG, Merlot DOC)
- Regional food pairings: Mortadella, salame ubriacato al Pignoletto, Tigelle di Nonna Carolina, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Expert commentary on terroir, viticulture, and winemaking
Not Included
- Transportation to and from the winery
- Additional wine purchases beyond the tasting
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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Secure your place on this guided winery tour and food pairing experience in the Colli Bolognesi hills outside Bologna. Availability is limited to keep the session intimate.
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