An intimate and hands-on experience in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, designed to rediscover an ancient rural art craft: the weaving of cane and the art of basket makers (i cestarotti).
In the picturesque setting of the La Marega winery, housed in a historic 16th-century building, participants, guided by an expert artisan, will learn to work with cane and will create with their own hands an elegant wicker wine holder, starting from a wooden base and experimenting with traditional weaving techniques.
The workshop is an invitation to reclaim the gestural memory of the past when the processing of wicker was essential knowledge for farming life, grape harvesting, and the transport of bottles and products from the land.
The experience concludes with a tasting of two wines from the winery, to immerse oneself in the flavors and winemaking traditions of Valpolicella Classica and complete a journey that combines craftsmanship, culture, and territory.
VERONA ROOTS FESTIVAL: Co-financed project with resources from the National Tourism Fund part current 2026
Details
Supplier name
Pagus Wine Tours
Minimum number of participants
1
Included services
1) Basket weaving workshop led by a specialized craftsman
2) Materials needed for the workshop
3) Visit and tasting at a winery in Valpolicella (two wines)
Suitable for
The experience is accessible to people with disabilities and suitable for children (who will be offered a soft drink during the tasting).
Access for dogs is permitted.
Meeting point
Marega Winery, Location Marega, 4, 37022 Fumane VR
Prices
The experience costs €8.
The price indicated is a special rate compared to the regular value of the experience, made possible thanks to the Verona Roots Festival project by Destination Verona & Garda Foundation, co-financed 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 change or cancel the experience, notice will be given at least 24 hours in advance, seeking to reschedule it for a new agreed date. If rescheduling is not possible, a refund of the amounts paid will be provided.
- You can cancel the reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the activity. For cancellations made beyond this period, the full amount of the reservation will be retained.
More information
The experience lasts about 2.5h and can be conducted in Italian and English.
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