Farm Zyme Celestino Gaspari — Attraction in San Pietro in Cariano

A more modern and experimental take on traditional amarone wine making in Valpolicella, Italy. Such an amazingly beautiful facility, blending the world of centuries past and today. The facility blends modern architecture located in an ancient sandstone quarry dating back to the 15th century. The owner seriously takes the utmost care in his facility's presentation.

The wine marker, Celestino, also takes a similar approach to his craft. Blending ancient art with unique approaches, using nearly extinct grape varietals and creating a beautiful blend that is mesmerizing, ever changing, and multifaceted.

Varieties include select wines made from 15 handpicked varieties of grapes, blended together to create a beautiful symphony.

Wine selections during the tasting vary greatly in price from about €11 to just under €250. However, most wine is about €50 to €100, making it possible for all visitors to bring home a little bit of this...

I had an unforgettable experience at Zýmē! Alessia, our guide, was incredible—knowledgeable, engaging, and so much fun to be around. She brought the tour to life with her insights, making each part of the visit memorable.

The winery itself is nothing short of spectacular. The entrance was welcoming, but it’s only when you take the elevator down to the lower levels that you truly appreciate the architectural marvel of the place. They’ve incorporated a beautiful deep well in the storage room, which adds a unique charm, and the blend of stonework with a gently sloping ramp leads you to an ancient cave and the tasting room. This thoughtful design and history added depth to the experience, quite literally!

And, of course, the wines were simply delicious—every taste a testament to their craftsmanship. Thank you, Alessia, for such an...

We didn't have a reservation, just went there. As we had some other full packages in other wineries earlier, no need for another explanation of the story around. We got a really friendly welcome, and some wines to try at the wine bar, though more the standard ones. In addition we had good talks around wine, the area, Italy altogether.

Altogether, we enjoyed the visit and appreciated the time the manager spend with us, not knowing if we would buy anything. Which we did eventually, of course 😀

Next time maybe paid full tour with wine and food tasting...

And: we decided to go there based on Google reviews, at least this time we agree to the very good ratings...