La Magnalonga della Valpolicella
27 APRIL: WINE, FOOD AND TERRITORY
The Magnalonga della Valpolicella, organised by the Associazione Vini Classici della Valpolicella (Valpolicella Classic Wines Association), offers a pleasant 11 km non-competitive walk, open to all. The route winds through the nature and food and wine of the San Pietro in Cariano area. During the event, participants stop at various stops to taste the dishes on the menu accompanied by the renowned Valpolicella wines.
The itinerary includes 8 stops where it is possible to savour the typical products of Valpolicella and admire the evocative landscapes offered by the region. Along the route, musical entertainment and jugglers add a touch of joy to this walk.
Departure - Aido Gardens
Departing from 8:45 a.m. to 1:10 p.m., groups will leave at 15-minute intervals at the cannon shot from the Aido Gardens, former grounds of the Villa Serego property known as Santa Sofia.
First stop - Azienda Agricola Nicolis
The first stop is Azienda Agricola Nicolis, in San Pietro in Cariano, which has been producing fine wines since 1951, interweaving their personal journey with the history and peculiarities of Valpolicella.
Stage menu:
Pike with polenta and sour peppers
Lugana DOC Nicolis
Second stage - Azienda Agricola Flatio
The second stop is Azienda Agricola Flatio, owned by Flavio Fraccaroli. For generations, the Fraccaroli family has been dedicated to vineyard cultivation, specifically in the Cariano locality in Valpolicella Classica.
Stage menu:
Tortellini butter and sage
Valpolicella superiore
Third stop - Corte Pellé
In the third stage we are in the 17th-century villa complex that belonged to the Pullè family, then to Andrea Monga and now owned by Galtarossa. Here it will be possible to see the exteriors of the villa, in which the manor house stands out, all surrounded by a 19th-century park with a romantic flavor.
Stage menu:
Beef Stracotto with Potatoes; for the reduced cutlet with potatoes.
Valpolicella Ripasso Capitel della Crosara
Fourth stage - Castrum
For the fourth stop, we arrive at Villa Fraccaroli, one of the oldest mansions in the area brought back to life with the opening of Castrum Wine Relais & Bistro. It is located on the highest hilltop in the village of Castelrotto.
Stage menu:
Bonum gelateria Recioto sorbet and non-alcoholic sorbet
Recioto from the Castrum winery
Fifth stage - Corte Lenguin
For the fifth stage, we are guests at Corte Lenguin, a San Floriano winery owned by the Vantini family, which has been producing wines in the classic Valpolicella area since the early 1900s.
Stage menu:
Grana Padano and Monte Veronese DOP with Mostarda
Corte Lenguin DOCG Amarone Classico
Sixth stage - Piazza Donatori di sangue
ATV buses stop at Blood Donor Square.
Stage menu:
Grandma's Sweet Donut
Seventh stage - back to the start at Giardini Aido
At the Aido Gardens the seventh stage we are greeted by the nonprofit ass.ni's pouring kiosks: the tasting of Recioto from the Classic Wines Association specially prepared for Magnalonga 2025.
Stage menu:
Recioto of the Classic Wines Association vintage 2024.
Final stage - Giardini AIDO
Closing in AIDO Gardens the eighth stage run by Proloco: coffee and good music.
Stage menu:
Coffee at the PROLOCO Stand
To learn more about the route click here!
Registration opens on Monday 03 March 2025
ADULTS: euro 43
REDUCED: euro 20 (from 6 years to 16 years) - children under 6 are our guests, please advise number.
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