It comes naturally to associate Verona with the idea of unconditional love, in which Shakespeare’s famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is set. However, the city itself exudes a romantic atmosphere with its medieval architecture, as well as the inexorable flow of the Adige River that crosses the city centre, reflecting the Art Nouveau-style streetlights in its waters. All around, the surroundings offer breath-taking landscapes where nature is in the foreground, with vast expanses of green, rolling hills and vineyards. Actually, also wineries can become unforgettable settings for sealing a promise of love, both for citizens and tourists seeking the perfect memory.
Fenixlive
To do so, Fenixlive, an event planning company, has always operated in the whole area of Verona, and it collaborates with many wine cellars in Valpolicella and all around the Lake Garda. The so called Destination Wine&Wedding project can represent Verona excellence by combining charming hospitality, wine and wedding design, offering an exciting journey to couples and their guests. Through the wine resorts and cellars of the territory, you can experience unforgettable moments in contact with nature, true traditions and a genuine hospitality. For “wine lovers” couples they offer food and wine tours, wine tasting, cooking classes, multi day tours, holiday stays, honeymoons and engagement proposals.
Villa De Winckles
A perfect setting to make your wedding the best day of your life is Villa de Winckles, an estate dating between 1100s and 1400s, surrounded by green hills of the Illasi Valley, halfway between Verona and Vicenza. The Cantina del Generale (the General’s Winery) in it is a symbolic place representing the Merzari family’s commitment to promoting the region. When the villa was still part of a small friary, it was named in honor of General De Winckels, who once lived there. Today, it is a true wine cellar, meticulously curated with passion and attention to detail, with a collection of wines from all over Italy and beyond. In this location, every experience will be studied in details, following the personal taste and style of the guests. The Merzari brothers will lead you towards the best choice and to exclusive services. Among the multiple spaces such as the park, the Tower, the wrought iron gate, the spudded trees and the surrounding countryside, all of them will offer you hidden corners and magical moments.
Tenuta le Cave
Not too far from Villa de Winckles, you can find Tenuta Le Cave, a charming natural terrace overlooking the easternmost valley of the Valpolicella DOC and the first peaks of the Lessinia Natural Park. The surrounding white rock serves as a reminder of the former quarry, now transformed into a picturesque vineyard that stretches along the hillside, interspersed with woods and olive trees. Tenuta le Cave becomes the ideal setting for the perfect wedding: the elegant winery presents barrel vaults supported by the rough Prun stone, wrought iron, and old wooden beams. On the other hand, the splendid gardens overlooking the entire valley, and the natural setting of the vineyard, combined with a great professionalism and hospitality, guarantee the realization of what you have imaged for your special day.
Photo Credits: Fenixlife / Villa De Winckles / Tenuta Le Cave