The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Province of Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna

Anne Bogdanovic Meglioli is available for historical, artistic and food and wines tours in Reggio Emilia and also in the Emilia Romagna region. In Italian, English or French (native speaker). Brochure in Italian, English or French Main qualifications: official professional patent for tourist guide for Emilia Romagna in Italian, English and French released by the province of Reggio Emilia, May 2003 #106 official wine Taster diploma, released by ONAV (Asti). Official olive oil Taster diploma, released by ONAOO (Imperia) official traditional balsamic vinegar Taster diploma, released by the Consortium for the protection of traditional balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia official cheese taster diploma, released by the ONAF (Grinzane Cavour) official Parmigiano-Reggiano taster diploma, released by the Associazione degli Assaggiatori di Parmigiano-Reggiano (Reggio Emilia) Specialization in Food and Wine and local traditions released by the province of Reggio Emilia Member of the Association Reggio Emilia Tourist guides and Province

Venturini Baldini is a beautiful 130 ha organic winery and balsamic vinegar estate situated in the historical hills of Matilde di Canossa in Emilia. Dating back to the 17th century, it is home to Villa Manodori and one of the oldest vinegar cellars in the region, holding more than 400 small barrels of balsamic vinegar. Since 1976, Venturini Baldini have been producing premium organic lambrusco and sparkling wines, as well as being a historical producer of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP from Reggio Emilia under the brand ‘Acetaia di Canossa’. The recently renovated wine relais RONCOLO 1888 is immersed in the natural park of the estate and offers an oasis of tranquility and relax. Guests are invited to a free tasting tour of the winery and the products. Due to its unique location in the middle of the Food Valley, the wine relais it a favourite destination for food and wine lovers as well as visitors to Emilia Romagna’s attractions such as the Motor Valley.

Halfway between Reggio Emilia and Parma, at the feet of the hills of Matilda of Canossa, you can find our winery. Established at the end of the Sixties, the cellar was made out of an ancient farmhouse dated 1884. The building is situated in the middle of our 15 hectares high-density vineyard (about 4.000 vines per hectare). Its yield is low, as it's cultivated using the spurred cordon technique, therefore completely environmentally friendly. Our history began with my father Rinaldo Rinaldini, owner of a renowned restaurant where wines and cold cuts were strictly handmade and you could enjoy our most traditional local specialties. This love for our lore, together with the admiration and knowledge of "methode Champenoise", led our family to become wine growers. Thanks to our perseverance, skill and curiosity we managed to preserve ancient endangered vines , so in few years we proved that even from mistreated and almost forgotten vines it's possible to work wonders. We are still a small, family-run business, though it has been enlarged over the years, employing the most advanced equipment and technology, in order to maintain the highest quality level without neglecting our traditions and the lessons of experience. The winery is equipped with an underground cellar, a real "cave" for champagne, used for ageing Spumante bottles then for their still manually "remuage", and for the storage "en barrique" of the most valuable wines. Inside the former stable, we built up a small oenological museum, a wine tasting counter and a shop with our products.

For an experience rich in tradition, Podere Francesco now offers you the opportunity to visit our company: a journey were you will discover traditional flavors and genuine familiarity, recalling the olden days as told by past generations of the Lombardini family. We will guide you through the history and culture of wine the its settings. The Podere is located in the heart of the vineyard, 27 hectares of Lambrusco grapes wen you can observe the establish vineyard and the wine cellar used for the wine making process and refining of our grapes. Then we will continue the journey in the Acetaia, located in the hayloft on our nineteenth century farm house, were we are been making and aging our Balsamic Vinegars with passion the dedication since 1975, in accordance with the techniques and tradition Consorzio ABTRE The barn with features and columns which and typical of local architecture, new houses the tasting room were gests will be welcomed to taste wines and vinegars we produce. Outside you will find a wooded park which offers a peaceful moment of relaxation and a welcome break for all our visitors. There is ample parking which can also accommodate buses. The Podere offers an ideal location for business trips, events and tastings. You can make every even exclusive with personalized packages, depending on the number of participants and time at your disposal . We would be happy to have you as our guest.