Wine Tasting with Food and Tufa Cellar Visit in Orvieto

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

Explore a historic underground tufa cellar in Orvieto city center showcasing antique winemaking tools, old barrels and a collection of vintage bottles. Then enjoy a relaxed wine tasting, just few steps from the Duomo church.

The tasting features three wines from the Umbria, each presented with tasting notes, labels, grape varieties, production methods, and interesting facts.

Among the wines presented is the traditional sweet wine Vin Santo. Each wine can be paired with local specialties such as cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and typical Umbrian cookies

What's Included

Traditional Tuscan tozzetti to pair with Vin Santo
Presentation of each wine by the sommelier
Visit to a historic tufa cave cellar
Soft drinks, instead of wines, for underage people
Tasting of 3 wines: one white, one red and a sweet Vin Santo
Selection of regional and local cured meats and cheeses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Cantina Foresi

Please enter the doors of the wine tasting venue and ask for the staff for the tastings and your reserved table.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Immerse yourself in a unique wine-tasting experience and explore a historic tufa cave cellar in Orvieto. Discover the fascinating underground cellar carved into the tufa rock, witnessing the ancient wine-aging techniques still in use today.

Savor a tasting of three exquisite wines: two dry varieties—one white and one red—and a sweet Vin Santo, a cherished dessert wine typical in central Italy. Enjoy a selection of regional and local cured meats and cheeses, perfectly paired with the first two wines, enhancing the flavors and offering a true taste of local tradition.

To conclude, enjoy traditional Tuscan tozzetti (similar to cookies/biscuits) that will be paired alongside the Vin Santo, creating a delightful end to this memorable journey into Italy’s rich oenological heritage.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks
Supplied by Slow Travel Italia

Tags

Wine Tastings
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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