Learn, have fun, and reconnect with your Italian heritage in the beautiful historic wine cellar of Verdeolivo 1876 — a traditional farm transformed into a charming hospitality space surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, and a natural water spring.
This experience is designed for Italian descendants, travelers, and language enthusiasts looking for an authentic and welcoming first step into the Italian language, local history, and culture.
No boring grammar lessons: this is learning through living history, shared stories, and the true taste of Italy. While tasting selected regional wines and local specialties, you will participate in a mini interactive Italian session led by a native-speaking teacher.
In addition to basic expressions, you will explore "words from home" and local dialect expressions that your ancestors might have spoken, discovering how family memories, olive oil production, and winemaking continue to shape the identity of the Veronese countryside.
VERONA ROOTS FESTIVAL: Project Co-financed with resources from the National Tourism Fund current part 2026
Details
Supplier name
Verde Olivo 1876
Minimum number of participants
1
Included services
- Three selected Italian wines: Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella Superiore. Guests under 18 receive juices or non-alcoholic drinks instead of wine
- Bruschetta with organic extra virgin olive oil VerdeOlivo 1876 produced on-site
- Traditional Italian tasting platter with local specialties
- Mini interactive Italian session led by a professional Italian teacher and native speaker + Digital materials for practice after the event + Certificate of participation
- Free on-site parking
Suitable for
The experience is suitable for children but not accessible to people with disabilities.
Dogs are allowed.
Meeting point
VerdeOlivo 1876 Via San Giovanni di Dio, 92 37030 Verona
Prices
The experience has a cost per person of 10€.
The indicated price is a special rate compared to the ordinary value of the experience, made possible by the Verona Roots Festival project of Destination Verona & Garda Foundation, co-funded with resources from the National Tourism Fund – current part 2026. An exclusive opportunity, available for a limited time.
Cancellation information
- In the event that the provider needs to exceptionally modify or cancel the experience, notification will be given at least 24 hours in advance, trying to reschedule it to a new agreed date. If rescheduling is not possible, a refund of the amounts paid will be provided.
- It is possible to cancel the reservation for free up to 24 hours before the start of the activity. For cancellations made after this deadline, the entire amount of the reservation will be retained.
More information
The experience lasts approximately 1,5 h and can be conducted in English or Portuguese.
The program includes:
- Welcome in the stone cellar: arrival at Verdeolivo 1876, introduction to the estate, its natural water spring, and the agricultural history of the region.
- Interactive language & heritage workshop: an engaging, beginner-friendly mini-session led by a native teacher, focusing on essential Italian phrases, traditional idioms, and family memories.
- Tasting of local wines and specialties: savor three selected regional wines (prosecco, soave, and valpolicella superiore) paired with freshly made extra virgin olive oil bruschetta and a traditional tasting board (guests under 18 receive fruit juices or soft drinks).
- Receive digital study materials to continue practicing at home, your certificate of participation, and sign the "Roots and Words" registry.
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