Vatican Wine Tasting: Italian Wines & Food with a Sommelier
At a glance
Vatican Wine Tasting: Italian Wines & Food with a Sommelier is a 1h 30m small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome Art and Wine Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $78.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Meals.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 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
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.
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Meals
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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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.
Meeting point
We're meeting in front of the venue "Magazzino Scipioni."
Good to know
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are welcome
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican Wine Tasting: Italian Wines & Food with a Sommelier take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $78.79 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?
Bottled water; Alcoholic Beverages; Meals.
Where does it start?
We're meeting in front of the venue "Magazzino Scipioni."
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 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
