Shades of Italian Terroir - a tasting of minimal intervention wines
At a glance
Shades of Italian Terroir - a tasting of minimal intervention wines is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by VinoRoma Wine Studio. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $91.62 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 6 glasses of wine (tasting amounts), Bottled water, The tasting room has wifi, AC and bathroom.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
We offer Rome's first and longest-running Italian wine tastings in English (since 2008) and are the only provider with a dedicated tasting space, designed solely for this purpose, with no interruptions nor outsiders on the premises. Our experience and long-standing contacts with winemakers all over Italy allow us to select the best wines for curious wine drinkers and teaching them with best didactic practices, while keeping the experience light and fresh.
All of the wines we pour at VinoRoma are from small independent producers that use a low-intervention, hands-off approach to winemaking. Some use the term "natural wine" but, really, this is the way wine has always been made since the beginning. For us, the chemicals and additives that have made their way into wineries in recent decades in the pursuit of convenience and profit are the real outliers, the "artificial wines", to coin a term. We wouldn't do that to you ;)
What's included
What's included
- 6 glasses of wine (tasting amounts)
- Bottled water
- The tasting room has wifi, AC and bathroom
- Artisanal taralli crackers to cleanse the palate and absorb the alcohol
Itinerary
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You will taste 6 Italian wines under the guidance of a professional certified sommelier and wine educator with decades of experience.
After an initial refresher of the steps of wine tasting, we'll go on to taste very different styles of wines from all over Italy. As you taste each new wine you'll be introduced to a new characteristic and the reasons behind it. You will understand your own perception of the wine taste and how you can use it for smarter wine choices in the future.
You will learn about the effects different regions, grapes, soils, climate and winemaking techniques have on the end result, the glass of wine in front of you. You will also get a peek into the place wine has in Italian culture and history, general guidelines about how to pair wines with food, agricultural practices like organic and sustainable farming or even neuro-enology. Your interest and questions will definitely play a role in how deep and and in which direction the discussion goes - we meet each guest at exactly the level they are, be it novice, enthusiast or even sommelier or winemaker and take them a couple of steps further.
Printed info & learning materials will be provided.
Meeting point
Your tasting will take place in a private tasting room at Gabrini restaurant in the Prati neighborhood, right near the Vatican. Just go inside and your guide will greet you at the door!
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Children under 12 are not admitted on the premises. Children 12-18 may be present but can not take part in the tasting and have to pass the time quietly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Shades of Italian Terroir - a tasting of minimal intervention wines take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $91.62 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
6 glasses of wine (tasting amounts); Bottled water; The tasting room has wifi, AC and bathroom; Artisanal taralli crackers to cleanse the palate and absorb the alcohol.
Where does it start?
Your tasting will take place in a private tasting room at Gabrini restaurant in the Prati neighborhood, right near the Vatican. Just go inside and your guide will greet you at the door!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
