Rome tasting experience: wine, olive oil and local bites

5.0
(3 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Italy is synonymous with wine and food, which is why understanding quality is essential. Together, we'll savor three exquisite wines from the Lazio region and learn how to pair them with food for the ultimate culinary experience. You'll adore the venue for this adventure!
Experience Mediterranean culinary traditions through a tasting event focused on olive oil and Italian wine. Guided by an expert, you'll learn to smell, taste, and pair extra virgin olive oils while discovering their qualities and proper usage. Do you know how to identify high-quality EVOO?
Explore a world of local, quality producers while discovering the nutritional benefits of olive oil. Engage in discussions with your hosts about the history and different varieties of olive oil. By the end of this tour, you can expect to leave with a wealth of knowledge about olive oil that you can proudly share with friends at dinner parties back home!

Example Menu

Main

EVO oil tastings

4 different vegetables and bread to be paired to the extra virgin Olive oil

Main

Selection of italian cured meat

paired with red wine

Main

selection of italian cheeses

paired with white wine

Dessert

Home made cookies

paired with sweet wine

What's Included

Good italian Wine
Bottled water
food-connoisseur host
3 wines tasting , selection of cured meat and cheeses, cookies , bread, focaccia and raw vegetables with EVOO
Personal shopping
Additional food not included in the program
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza Capranica

Meet your host in of Bistrot Il collegio

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Live a unique experience that will blow your mind and taste-buds, in the hearth of Rome!
Experts or dummies, welcome to the world of the Italian excellence products: extra virgin olive oil and wine!
This wine and evo oil tasting will introduce you into the Mediterranean way of cooking using olive oil, and into the Italian wine making and food pairing.
Together with your guide, you will smell, taste and partner extra virgin olive oil. You will learn how to appreciate it and how to use and store it properly.
Do you know how to distinguish quality EVO from others?
Discover a world of little quality producers, nutritive properties of this precious food.
You’ll go behind the scenes of the most important ingredient of the Mediterranean cuisine, starting from history to a practical tasting technique for beginners.
Italy is wine and food, no doubt. That is why it is important to understand quality. Let's taste together 3 wines from Lazio region. Learn how to pair those with food, for the
most amazing game ever. You will love the location for this adventure!
Not only, this is a renowned wine bar that serves amazing recipes. Are you in?

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Note: clients are solely responsible for their health conditions, we cannot guarantee special food requirements
Supplied by GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME

Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Cooking Classes
Olive Oil Tasting
Restaurants
Breakfast
Brunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
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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