Big red Amarone wines come from grapes grown in the area around Valpolicella outside Verona.
We drove the wine route but we only went tasting at one winery; Stefano Accordini with the highest vineyards in Valpolicella. Ask Neil for a masterclass on apassimento style wines and all things related. The staff at the winery asked him if he's an oenologist but it did get us a tasting of the 2015 Reserva.
Lake Garda is the largest inland body of water in Italy. It's a hugely popular summer destination for mostly German tourists and local Italians.
There are loads of family resorts and campsites along it's shores. I chose the town of Bardolino because it's surrounded by vineyards. Bardolino wines, made with the same grape varietals as in Valpolicella tend to be "cheap and cheerful".
Serenella Campsite is a 20 minute walk along the lake into town.
From here we caught a ferry across to Sirmione. Even in May, the place was heaving with day trippers.
We found the least touristy restaurant, La Piccola where all the local hotel staff popped in for a sandwich or a drink after their shift.
Back in Bardolino we whiled away the evening drinking coffee, then spritz then local wine at Cafe Centrale, with good Wifi and great people watching.
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