Vatican Wine Tasting: Italian Wines & Food with a Sommelier

5.0
(20 reviews)
Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Just steps from the Vatican, join a licensed Rome guide and professional sommelier for an intimate Italian wine tasting designed to feel more like a great evening with locals than a formal wine class.

Taste three carefully selected Italian wines — Prosecco from Asolo, Frascati Superiore from Lazio and a distinctive red from Campania — paired with six artisanal Italian specialties, including regional cheeses, cured meats, aged Parmigiano with balsamic vinegar and dark chocolate.

As we taste, you’ll discover what makes each wine and product special: where it comes from, how it is made, why the pairing works, and the traditions and stories behind it.

No intimidating wine jargon, no tourist-trap atmosphere — just excellent Italian wine, exceptional food and fascinating conversation around the table.

Come hungry, leave knowing Italy a little better.

Example Menu

Main

Special artisanal charcuterie

Monte Veronese, baked ricotta, Fiocco di Arcevia, soppressata, Parmigiano 24m, balsamic, Gorgonzola & 70% dark chocolate.

Main

Premium Italian Wines

Asolo Prosecco DOCG, Pallavicini Frascati Superiore DOCG & Colli di Creta Olivella Nera, a rare native Italian red grape.

What's Included

Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We're meeting in front of the venue "Magazzino Scipioni."

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

What if the perfect way to unwind after visiting the Vatican was over a glass of Italian wine?

Just steps from the Vatican, join a professional sommelier and licensed Rome guide for an intimate 90-minute tasting of Italian wine, artisan food and fascinating stories.

Taste:
Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Frascati Superiore DOCG by Pallavicini Winery

Olivella Nera from Colli di Creta, a distinctive red made from a rare native grape.

The wines are paired with:

Nebrodi soppressata

Monte Veronese with artisan jam

Baked ricotta

Fiocco di Arcevia

Nero Casertano soppressata

24-month Parmigiano Reggiano with aged balsamic vinegar

Natural Gorgonzola with 70% dark chocolate.

Along the way, discover stories connecting wine to over 2,000 years of Italian culture — from Ancient Roman banquets and Renaissance artists to papal traditions and curious drinking rituals.

No formal wine lecture: just a relaxed but informative aperitivo led by å professional sommelier.

Perfect after a day at the Vatican — 90 minutes of wine, food, culture and Roman hospitality.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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