Guest post by Ellie Smits<\/em><\/p>\n Visiting Verona is a treat for foodies because the standard of food and drink is exceptionally high. Because it\u2019s one of the primary wine-producing regions in Italy and very close to Lake Garda<\/a> (one of the biggest and most popular lakes in the country), locals are very discerning about the quality of products sold in \u201cfair Verona\u201d.<\/p>\n The beautiful and historic city centre is packed with \u2018osterias\u2019 or traditional pubs; whereas in the UK beer would be served \u2013 in Verona the wine lists are as long as your arm! Beautifully matched with fresh pastas, risottos, cured meats and cheeses, the wine is mouth-watering, and it makes these atmospheric osterias a must-see when you\u2019re in Verona.<\/p>\n Not all of us can effortlessly select a wine bottle from a menu (particularly when it\u2019s all in Italian) without suffering a moment\u2019s hesitation. If you\u2019re touring Verona to visit the grand Roman Amphitheatre and take a peek at Juliet\u2019s House (where the balcony is of course an icon of Verona), then you may not have time to squeeze in a wine tour.<\/p>\nMatching Valpolicella wine with food in Verona<\/strong><\/h2>\n