Italy Study Tour – Veneto May 2025

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STUDY TOUR MAY 2025

Italy - Veneto

Travel Dates:

11 May - 16 May 2025

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Study Tour Details:

Destination: Italy - Veneto

Travel Dates: 11 May - 16 May 2025

Cost: $4400/- per pax ($1000 deposit)

Recommended level qualification: WSET Level 2 in Wines

*T & C applies*

Veneto Uncorked: A Journey Through Iconic Wines and Heritage

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting region of Veneto, where world-class wines, rich history, and stunning landscapes converge. This exclusive tour includes visits to renowned wineries such as Zenato, Quintarelli, and Pieropan, offering rare behind-the-scenes experiences and exclusive tastings of exceptional vintages. 

Highlights include a guided exploration of Zenato’s vineyards and wines with their brand ambassador, a tasting of Pieropan’s rare crus led by a family member, and a journey through the Cartizze Prosecco area, culminating at the iconic Villa Sandi.

Explore Verona, the UNESCO World Heritage Site immortalized by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. During your free time, discover landmarks such as the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s house, and the Museo di Castelvecchio. Stroll through Verona’s charming piazzas, savor traditional dishes like risotto all’Amarone, and immerse yourself in its rich cultural and gastronomic offerings.

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    Amarone della Valpolicella Region:

    The Amarone della Valpolicella region, located in the Veneto area of Italy, is a captivating destination for wine lovers drawn to its rich, full-bodied red wines. This scenic landscape, known for its rolling hills and terraced vineyards, produces Amarone wines through the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried before fermentation, resulting in concentrated flavors and a unique complexity.

    The region's charm lies in its historic villas, picturesque towns, and the powerful aromas of cherry, raisin, and spices that define Amarone. Visitors to Valpolicella can enjoy tastings in family-owned wineries, where the art of winemaking has been perfected over generations, offering insights into the intricate process behind these remarkable and age-worthy wines.

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    Soave Region:

    The Soave region, situated in the Veneto region of Italy, is renowned for its elegant white wines that capture the essence of the picturesque Italian countryside. Famous for its crisp and aromatic Soave wines, this enchanting landscape features rolling hills adorned with vineyards and charming medieval towns.

    The main grape variety used is Garganega, known for producing wines with bright acidity and flavors of peach, citrus, and almond. As visitors explore historic wineries, they gain an appreciation for the region’s winemaking heritage and the careful terroir-driven practices that result in the refreshing profiles of Soave wines. Enjoying a glass of Soave while overlooking the enchanting countryside creates a memorable introduction to the region's delightful offerings.

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      Prosecco Region:

      The Prosecco region, nestled in the heart of northeastern Italy, is a sparkling wine lover's paradise, celebrated for its lively and effervescent Prosecco wines. Characterized by picturesque vineyards that blanket the hillsides, this charming landscape showcases the primary grape variety, Glera, which thrives in the region’s unique terroir.

      Prosecco DOCG is known for its bright, fruity flavors and refreshing bubbles, making it an ideal choice for festive occasions and casual sipping alike. Visitors can explore quaint towns and family-run wineries, experiencing the traditional production methods, including the Charmat method for sparkling wines. A visit to Prosecco offers an enchanting blend of scenic beauty and a jubilant wine culture that captures the essence of Italian celebrations.

      List of Wineries and Vineyards to be visited on this study tour:

      • ZENATO
      • AZIENDA AGRICOLA GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI
      • LE BATTISTELLE
      • PIEROPAN
      • COLESEL
      • VILLA SANDI

      This 5D5N Veneto Tour includes:

      • 5 Nights of Hotel Stay
      • Hotel Breakfast, 3 Lunches & 1 Dinner
      • All transport within the duration of the Study Tour
      • All tasting experiences and assessment & certification
      • Italy Tourist Tax

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      Meet your Italian Wine Guide

        *please note that the full fee of SGD4400 is not inclusive of airfare and transport to the tour commencement venue.Once the tour has commenced and unless explicitly mentioned, all meals / transport / experiences are included in the study tour package.Please feel free to contact us should you have any further queries (link at bottom of the screen).

        Brief Itinerary:

            15th Oct | Sunday | Day 0
            Pre-stay in Kanazawa

              Itinerary:

              • Hotel Stay
              You will arrive in Kanazawa and check-in to a hotel arranged by us, while you have the rest of the day free to explore and rest before the study tour officially begins on 16th October 1000H.

              16th Oct | Monday | Day 1
              Kanazawa

                Itinerary:

                • Hotel Stay
                • Koji Park and Shio Koji Making
                • Lunch at Koji Park
                • Yachiya Sake Brewery Visit
                • Transport to Hotel/ Free & Easy
                • Dinner

                Tour Highlights

                • Koji Park and Shio Koji Making
                  • "An interactive style factory and shop facility located in Ono-machi, Kanazawa City. Yamato Soy Sauce & Miso Co., Ltd., founded in 1911, seeks with this facility to convey to visitors the wonders of koji malted rice through a variety of experiences."

                • Yachiya Sake Brewery Visit
                  • "Yachiya Brewing Company was founded in 1583 when Niemon Kamiyachiya moved to the castle town of Kanazawa to brew sake exclusively for General Toshiie Maeda. Their sake is now available for people around the world, but they have kept their old values. They hope to express the variety and heart of sake rice. To this end, they’ve established a committee of 15 farmers to research and cultivate local rice strains. These different rice strains find their home in the flavors of Yachiya Brewing Company’s sake."

                17th Oct | Tuesday | Day 2
                Toyama

                  Itinerary:

                  • Hotel Check-out
                  • Transport to Toyama
                  • Masuda Shuzoten Visit
                  • Lunch
                  • Katakuchi Making
                  • Sushi Dinner
                  • Hotel Stay

                  Tour Highlights

                  • Masuda Shuzoten Visit
                    • "Founded in the year 26 of the Meiji era under the name Iwaizumi, the brewery later changed its name to "Masuda Shuzo", the name of its founder Masuda Masuizumi. It was one of the first Kura to produce Ginjo-style sake, more than 40 years ago, at a time when this category was as little known as the methods of making it. This tradition continues today thanks to the remarkable work of today's Toji, Mr. Hatakana."

                  • Katakuchi Making
                    • "Toyama Glass Studio exhibits and sells glass works by artists who are active in Glass City Toyama, and Second Studio widely conveys the charm of glass through production experiences. Here you can experience producing your own Katakuchi (Sake Serving Vessel)."

                  • Sushi Dinner
                    • "Toyama which faces the coast of the Sea of Japan is well-known for its outstanding seafood - considered some of the best in Japan. Indulge in some of the freshest seafood you'd get to feast on!"

                  18th Oct | Wednesday | Day 3
                  Nagano

                    Itinerary:

                    • Hotel Check-out
                    • Transport to Nagano
                    • Château Mercian Winery Tour
                    • Lunch
                    • Kutsukake Shuzo Shopping & Tasting
                    • Dinner
                    • Hotel Stay

                    Tour Highlights

                    • Château Mercian Winery Tour
                      • "Growing grapes in regions that produce a wide range of diversity. Inheriting traditional vinification methods. Developing advanced production methods through a scientific approach. 
                        We aim for a style of wine making that can be compared to a Japanese garden.
                        There is no one focal point, instead all the elements work together to produce complexity, depth and harmony (finesse).
                        Our wine-making philosophy can be summarised as "Finesse & Elegance".

                    • Kutsukake Shuzo Shopping & Tasting
                      • "Founded in 1688, the brewery has been making sake along the Hokkoku Kaido (North Country Highway) and is well known as a local sake. The company's motto is to make sake that is loved by as many people as possible, always putting quality first ."

                    19th Oct | Thursday | Day 4

                    Nagano

                      Itinerary:

                      • Hotel Check-out
                      • Miyasaka Jozo Visit
                      • Transport to Sakudaira Station
                      • End of Tour

                      Tour Highlights

                      • Miyasaka Jozo Visit
                        • "Crafted by skilled hands at Masumi’s two breweries in the Suwa region of Nagano Prefecture.
                          Local rice and pure mountain water combined with the best brewing traditions and techniques.
                          The brewery was firmly established by 1662 and had done well enough to gain the praise of several historical figures. In 1946, they were also accredited with the discovery of a new sake yeast strain Association No. 7, which today is used by over half of the breweries in Japan. "

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                          • Italy Study Tour - May 2025 $4400 (Deposit of $1000)
                            May 11, 2025 - May 16, 2025
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