Azienda Vinicola Farina — Attraction in San Pietro in Cariano

Review: Beautiful modern architecture of Farina vineyard, but the Amarone wine is lacking behind other producers.

Farina vineyard guided tour: The guided tour cost 30€ per person including tasting of 5 wines (2/5 were Amarone). Our impression was that the lady named M. who guided the tour, was a bit annoyed during the entire tour. We missed the passion during the presentation.

Wine rating for Amarone only:

The meat and cheese selection paired with the offered red wines were good.

Amarone della ValpolicellaClassico DOCG This Amarone presented poorly from the outset. The nose lacked appeal, showing neither freshness nor inviting complexity. On the palate, the wine was unexpectedly sour, with little character and flat, underdeveloped aromas. There was no depth or persistence; the flavor dissipated almost immediately after swallowing, leaving no lasting impression. Overall, it was unbalanced and uninspiring, falling well short of the quality one expects from an Amarone.

Famiglia Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG The second Amarone opened with a far more promising bouquet — fruity, layered, and with a certain aromatic depth that suggested greater complexity. However, the palate did not fully deliver on the promise of the nose. While fuller-bodied than the first wine, it still lacked the richness, structure, and elegance associated with the best examples of the style. Compared to other renowned Amarone producers, it felt somewhat restrained and less impactful, with a finish that, while longer than the first, remained...

We tasted one of the Farina wines and found it to be interesting--not the usual cuvee. Their website talked a lot about the importance of establishing relationships with customers and invited visits. The tastings looked interesting and worthwhile. So we took a bus from Verona and arrived to a locked gate. We buzzed the winery on the intercom and a women answered who said they were too busy to do any tours or tastings that afternoon so we needed to go away and come back some other day. I explained thay we just took an hour long bus ride to get there and I suggested that they indicate on their website that tastings may not available when they are busy so that people would not waste an aftenoon coming to visit the winery She said that the website indicated that tastings were only by appointment--which is actually untrue. What their website actually says is, "The company is open all year round for direct sales. It is possible to buy wine, taste and visit the company according to the following schedule.OPENING HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 12:00 am, 02:00 – 06:30 pm". We took the bus home. So, I PERSONALLY DO NOT SUGGEST CHANCING A VISIT. THE PERSONAL WARMTH AND INTEREST IN CUSTOMERS EXPRESSED ON THEIR WEBSITE SEEMS BOGUS. THERE ARE MANY BETTER PLACES TO...

We took a small group Amarone e-bike tour (can be found searching on Viator or other tourist booking agent) that include a visit to this winery. It was a real treat. Our host at the vineyard, Nicola is also a sommelier who knows her wines and how to speak to us foreign visitors in a way that generates interest in this vineyard's history and wines. It was evident she was quite proud to represent them. After learning about how they make their wine and touring the facility, we had the opportunity to try a few and this was accompanied by a few cheeses. Naturally we left with a lovely 2019 Amarone which we preferred over the 2017. It was a lovely day and if in Verona, I highly recommend checking them out. But be aware, they start picking their grapes Sept/October, they will be focused on getting the crops in and starting the process. I'm not sure that one will have the same experience we did. The facility, with the exception of one of the areas that has some wine caskets in the basement of the old family home, is accessible for people with...