Forget the paved roads and the predictable tours. This story is written on gravel and scented with the aroma of earth and grapes. It begins when an original Land Rover Defender TD5 crew cab —in its iconic Heritage Green—pulls up at our door.
Authentic cantina, stories & amazing wines. A rugged and romantic journey into the true soul of our wine heritage.
The package includes:
The Defender Experience with Max: A private off-road adventure driven personally by the owner of AQVA
The Journey: A thrilling shuttle service navigating gravel roads and off-road vineyard tracks where standard cars cannot go.
The Destination: Exclusive visits to amazing, authentic cantinas (wineries) tucked away in the hills, to meet the producers and hear their stories.
The Taste: Guided tastings of the region’s finest vintages (including the celebrated Lugana white and local reds), paired with local insights.
The Photo Op: The vintage Defender against the backdrop of rolling vineyards makes for unforgettable holiday photos.
The Boutique Stay: 2 nights in our design retreat to relax and talk about the day’s discoveries.
From: 1 April > 15 May – Weekdays – For 2 people
Garda tasting.
Lugana (White), Orange, Chiaretto (Rosé), Garda Classico (Red), Bubbles.
Local amazing bites.
Taste the hills.
Tasting of full-bodied red wines: Merlot, Cabernet, Corvina
2016|2017|2018|2019 vintages
Weekdays check-in:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Included:
Entrance / Openings:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Full Tasting of the Cantina production:
White, Orange, Rose, Red, Bubbles.
Small bites, Local deli, and Extra virgin olive oil
or
Tasting of full-bodied red wine:
2016/2017/2018/2019 vintages
Grana Padano, Salame mantovano, and Extra virgin olive oil
The Owner’s Tip“When you step into the classic Defender with me, I leave the hotelier role, but I’m still in charge, expect an easy, chilled off-roading experience. It is a slightly bumpy but wonderfully quiet ride, moving at a slow pace that respects the natural rhythm of these magnificent hillsides. The landscape here is so incredibly beautiful that when I’m not driving my Defender, you will often find me riding these exact same trails on my gravel bike.”
Dust, Vineyards, and the Heritage of the Hills.