Wine tastes better when the animals are watching. In Lazise, this biodynamic farm and natural wine tasting with Gianni and Lucia is a rare combo of farm life and real wine education in a calm, countryside setting.

I love that you actually meet the animals and see the working farm elements up close, not just vineyards from a distance. I also love how the tasting is paced, moving through multiple natural wines from the lightest to the more structured, with a simple but satisfying Veronese-style snack spread. One consideration: it is not vegan-friendly, and it depends on good weather since heavy rain can mean a reschedule.

Key Things I’d Plan Around

• Gianni and Lucia guide the whole experience, from farm details to the final terrace tasting
• Animal stops include hens plus donkeys and ponies, along with vineyard space and apiaries
• At least 4 biodynamic natural wines are poured, including Chiaretto and Bardolino
• Natural wine style is explained in plain terms: minimal intervention and very few sulphites
• Veronese cold cuts, cheeses, and bread make the tasting more than just wine in a glass
• Small group size (max 15) keeps it friendly and easy to ask questions

Biodynamic Farming and Natural Wine in Lazise: The Big Idea

Lake Garda has plenty of wine stops, but this one is built around a different question: how do farming choices shape the bottle you drink? You spend part of the experience at a biodynamic farm connected to local wines, then you finish with tastings paired with classic Veronese food.

What makes it feel authentic is the rhythm. You start with the farm and its working life—vineyards, apiaries, hens, donkeys, and ponies—then you move to the terrace tasting where the wines and the farming approach connect. It is not a lecture. It is a guided walk that turns into a tasting.

This is also a pretty efficient outing for the time you have. It runs about 2 hours, and the listed afternoon start time is 4:30 pm. If you are staying near Lazise, that timing can fit nicely between sightseeing and dinner.

Meeting Gianni and Lucia at La Pesenata

You meet at La Pesenata (Società agricola), at Località Palù della Pesenata 2A, 37017 Lazise VR, Italy, and the experience ends back at the same meeting point. The host team here is Gianni and Lucia, and they are the ones who bring the farm story to life.

One practical plus: this tour is offered in English, which matters if your Italian is rusty. Another plus: the group stays small, with a maximum of 15 travelers, so it is easier to actually talk with the guide while you are walking between stops.

This is also one of those outings where families tend to like the structure, because the focus includes real farm animals, not just wine. The host approach is described as especially good with kids during animal introductions—so if you have little ones, this is one of the more family-friendly wine experiences in the area.

Stop 1: Società agricola La Pesenata and the Farm You Can Touch

The first stop is Società agricola La Pesenata, and this is where the experience begins to feel different from a typical tasting. You are accompanied by Gianni and Lucia, and you visit the essential elements of the biodynamic farm.

Expect to see key farm features tied to the working landscape:

• Vineyards
• Apiaries (bees)
• Hens
• Donkeys and ponies

Even if you do not know anything about biodynamic farming, this part works because you can connect ideas to real objects. You are not handed a list of theories. You are walking through a place where farming systems are part of the daily scene.

What you learn in this section is also tied directly to the wine. The idea is that biodynamic farming choices support the overall approach behind their natural wines—so when you later taste, you are not starting from zero.

Stop 2: Cola and the Pace of Small-Region Touring

The tour includes a second stop in Cola, and then you continue to Lazise toward the end. The exact flavor of what happens at Cola is not described in detail, but the purpose of this stop is clear in context: you are experiencing the farm and wine world as a small local region, not as one isolated cellar room.

This is why the itinerary feels like a real day in the countryside. You get to move through the area, then return to the tasting setting for the finish.

Practical note: because this is a farm experience, expect walking and being outside for portions of the tour. If you are traveling with mobility limitations, it can still work for most people, but you should judge the terrain and your comfort level.

Stop 3: Lazise and the Terrace Finale With Wine and Food

You finish with a terrace overlooking the vineyard, and that is where the experience becomes most relaxing. This is the part built for taste and conversation.

You’ll taste their natural wines on the terrace, guided by the same hosts who introduced the farm earlier. They emphasize that the wines are made:

• Without invasive intervention
• Without chemical correction
• With very few sulphites

They also frame natural wines as often produced without pesticides or herbicides. Even if you are new to the term, you can usually pick up what that means in the glass from the overall style they are aiming for and the way they explain it.

The Natural Wine Tasting: Chiaretto to Bardolino

The tasting includes alcoholic beverages with at least 4 biodynamic natural wines. You also get specific named wines: Chiaretto and Bardolino. A key detail is the tasting order: you go from the lightest to the most structured.

That order matters, especially if you are the type who wants your palate to make sense of what you taste. Starting lighter can help you notice texture and acidity before the flavors get heavier. By the time you reach more structured wines, you are ready for the fuller body and deeper impressions.

What I like about this approach is that it turns tasting into learning. Instead of sipping randomly, you are guided through a progression. You leave understanding not just which bottles you liked, but what style differences the producer is showing.

If you drink wine regularly, you may also enjoy how the farm story feeds into the wine conversation. You’re not just checking a tasting box—you are connecting the farming approach to the winemaking choices they describe.

The Food Pairing: Veronese Cold Cuts, Cheeses, and Bread

The snack spread is simple and local: quality cold cuts, quality cheeses, and quality bread. It is meant to accompany the wines during the terrace tasting.

This pairing style is a big part of why the tour feels good value. You’re not paying only for pours. You’re getting a proper small meal experience—enough to settle your stomach and let the wine taste clearer.

The food is described as of Veronese tradition, which makes sense geographically since this is Lake Garda territory tied to Verona-area flavors. Expect savory, meat-and-cheese focused bites. The experience also notes that they can not serve vegan food, so if your group follows a vegan diet, you’ll need to plan around it.

What Makes This Tour Feel Worth $50.47

At $50.47 per person (about a two-hour outing), this is not a budget-only tasting, but it also does not feel overpriced for what you get.

Here’s the value logic:

• You get a farm visit with real working elements: vineyards plus animals and apiaries.
• You get tastings of at least four biodynamic natural wines, including named local bottles like Chiaretto and Bardolino.
• You get food: cold cuts, cheeses, and bread, not just a cracker.
• It is guided in English by Gianni and Lucia in a small group up to 15 travelers.
• All fees and taxes are included.

The main cost you still need to consider is getting there. Private transportation is not included, so if you are not already nearby, you’ll want to budget for local transport. That said, if you are staying in or near Lazise, it becomes an easy add-on without turning into a whole half-day logistics project.

How the 2-Hour Timing Fits a Lake Garda Day

Two hours sounds short until you see how the pacing works. You do farm elements first, then you finish on the terrace with wine and food. That keeps the experience from dragging.

Since the listed start time is 4:30 pm, this tour is especially good if:

• you want something calmer after a morning of walking,
• you prefer a late afternoon outdoors experience,
• you are aiming to taste wine without making it your entire day.

Also, because it ends where it starts, you do not need a long travel chain after. Just return to the meeting point and keep your evening flexible.

Weather, Tickets, and Small Practicalities That Matter

This experience requires good weather. If it gets canceled due to poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Since you’re on a farm with outdoor elements, that weather factor is not minor—it directly affects the comfort and how the hosts run the terrace tasting.

You’ll also receive a mobile ticket, so you can keep things simple on your phone. Confirmation is received at booking time.

If you have food intolerances or preferences, the experience asks you to communicate those in advance. Since the food is not vegan, it is smart to consider your dietary needs early so you are not surprised when the cold cuts and cheeses arrive.

Who Should Book This Natural Wine and Animals Experience?

This is a great match if you want:

• A more personal farm-and-wine experience than a big commercial tasting room.
• Natural wine tasting that is tied to farming practice, not just branding.
• A family-friendly outing with real animals (hens, donkeys, ponies), plus a host who can make kid introductions smooth.
• Something manageable in time: about 2 hours.

It may be less ideal if:

• Your group needs vegan meals (the experience can not serve vegan food).
• You expect a wine-only focus with zero farm walking. This is farm-led first, wine-led second.
• You are traveling on a tight weather timetable. Rescheduling can happen with heavy rain.

Final Call: Should You Book It?

I’d book this if you want a Lake Garda outing that mixes farm life and natural wine in one place—without making you choose between animals and bottles. The combination of Gianni and Lucia’s guided farm visit, the small group size, and the terrace tasting with at least four biodynamic natural wines plus Veronese cold cuts and cheeses is a solid deal for the price.

Skip it if vegan dining is a must, or if you know you will not handle weather changes. Otherwise, this is the kind of experience that makes a region feel real fast: you walk the farm, then you taste what the farming approach is trying to produce.

FAQ

How long is the biodynamic farm and natural wine tasting in Lazise?

It lasts about 2 hours.

What is the price per person?

The price is $50.47 per person.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is La Pesenata – Società agricola, Località Palù della Pesenata 2A, 37017 Lazise VR, Italy.

What time does the experience start?

A listed start time is 4:30 pm.

Is this tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

How many wines are included?

You’ll taste at least 4 biodynamic natural wines, including Chiaretto and Bardolino.

What food is included with the tasting?

You’ll get snacks of cold cuts, cheeses, and bread of Veronese tradition.

Can they accommodate vegan food?

No. They can not serve vegan food.

Is transportation included?

No. Private transportation is not included.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to heavy rain, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.