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Driving Tour
Valpolicella
Start
Verona
End
San Giorgio di Valpolicella
Length
43km; six hours
Wine has been made in these hills since Roman times and today Valpolicella produces some of Italy's most
renowned reds. Situated within easy striking distance of Lake Garda's shores and an easy 20-minute drive from
Verona, a tour of the wineries makes a pleasant day trip.
From
Verona
, pick up the SS12 highway northwest out of town. At the turning for Parona di Valpolicella a
warren of narrow country lanes straggle north. Turn on to the Via Valpolicella (SP4) and drive into the hills to-