Wine and Food Experience at the Benedek Castle near Lake Garda

Here is what's in store for you

Enjoy a fantastic private wine experience at Forte Benedek, an old Austrian fort dating back to 1861 near Lake Garda, surrounded by vineyards and lush olive groves.

A table set with local delicacies, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will be just the beginning of a culinary journey that will take you on a discovery of the unique flavors of Lake Garda. The tasting of Forte Benedek's organic wines is, without doubt, a highlight of this experience. Indigenous grape varieties provide fresh, aromatic wines that pair perfectly with the local dishes.

Forte Benedek's expert guides will guide you through the tasting of 6 fine organic wines, revealing the secrets of winemaking and narrating fascinating stories about the local wineries and the excellent products of this territory. For example, you cannot visit Lake Garda without tasting the area’s famous extra virgin olive oil. In many places, you will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of olive oil and discover the nuances of taste and aroma that make it such an extraordinary product. The local cheeses are another delicacy not to be missed, along with homemade sausages, local cured meats and focaccia.

The wines offered in the tasting will be:
- Pinot Grigio DOC
- Rosé Ice Cuveé Brut 
- Rosé del Re IGT
- Rosso del Re IGT
- Valpolicella Superiore DOC 
- Rosso La Carica IGT 

At Forte Benedek, you'll have the opportunity to delight in a first-class food and wine tasting: an experience that will envelop your senses in an embrace of authentic flavors, culinary tradition, and natural beauty. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the territory surrounding Verona and discover its hidden treasure, Lake Garda, through its food and wine delights.