Things to do in Castelli Romani, Lazio: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Come to discover a territory rich in culture, history and tradition near Rome: villages, pure air, nature, lakes, hills and good homemade food and wine! Come to visit Castelli Romani in the southern part of Rome. From the hilly areas of Marino and Genzano di Roma, to the peaks of Rocca di Papa and Rocca Priora, the Castelli Romani towns are characterized by a wide variety of spaces.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Food and wine tasting, Lunch in a typical Fraschetta, Small group limited to a maximum of 15 people

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a special day visiting a vineyard and the picturesque lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo, located 20 kilometers from Rome. From the center of Rome, you will depart to the family owned Castel de Paulis Vineyard, by minibus at 10:00 a.m with your guide. See the vines and wine cellar and learn about the wine production. Then taste three types of wine, with cheese and proscuitto pairing. Proceeding the vineyard, you will visit Castel Gandolfo, which overlooks Lake Albano and is known as one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. A short walk from the town is La Gardenia restaurant, enjoy a gourmet lunch on the terrace, with breathtaking views overlooking lake Albano. You will be served handmade gnocchi with black truffles, linguine with lobster and fine wine. Under the restaurant there is an ancient Roman cave which you can explore Following the restaurant you will take the short train back to Rome with your guide.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Vespa & Food allows you to roam aboard an authentic Vintage vespa to discover hidden places of the Castelli Romani. A tour between nature and gastronomy because it is in these places that the Romans of the past used to spend Sundays. On board the Vespa they loved to wander among the typical villages and fraschette where they could find refreshment. The tour will depart from the heart of Rome from the Colosseum and then continue towards the Baths of Caracalla and the catacombs of San Callisto admiring the ancient Roman beauties until reaching Castel Gandolfo, against the backdrop of Lake Albano, the historic papal residence

Inclusions: Vintage Vespa, It is possible with a small price change to opt for lunch: typical Roman sandwich with porchetta d Ariccia DOC and glass of wine or lunch in a typical trattoria on the lake (first / second / wine), Helmet No. 2

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Discover Frascati, the pearl of the ancient wine-producing area of the Castelli Romani! Experience a taste of everyday life in this laidback locale with its unique mix of countryside living + small town sophistication. Take a traditional evening “passagiata” (stroll) through the historic center stopping to sample typical specialties and meet the high-spirited proprietors. Sip local wines & savor more than 10 taste samples: from savory & sweet baked items, a selection of fried delicacies, to artisanal gelato. Book this tour at the start of your Frascati visit & I promise that you will never have to take a wrong bite while here! ABOUT ME: Residing in Frascati since 2002, I am a food/wine-obsessed American married to a like-minded Roman. From the women in my Italian family, I was introduced to the finest local purveyors who offer the highest quality products. I am not a traditional or history-focused tour guide; what I am is a passionate curator of gastronomic experiences. Come join me!

Inclusions: Wine Tasting, Generous samples of excellent local food, Intimate, small group - 7 guests or less, BONUS: Ever Fly Top Frascati Recommendations (PDF)

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Would you like to have a relaxing break from the bustle of Rome, but you don't know where to go? Here is what you need: a wine tasting tour in one of the most fascinating and famous cities around Rome: Frascati. This half day tour will give you the chance to visit the old town of Frascati and enjoy a typical picnic-style lunch outdoor in our beautiful vineyard. What are you waiting for to take a deserved break? This tour has been adapted to ensure everyone's safety and anti-Covid measures have been implemented.

Inclusions: Traditional Lunch in the Osteria Grappolo D'oro., Professional Guide for the visit in Frascati City Center., Tour of the Frascati Vineyard and the 16th century Farmhouse with the winemaker., Tour of the Old Frascati Winery with the winemaker., Wine tasting of three wines: Frascati Superiore DOCG, Red Vagnolo IGT and Sweet Cannellino DOCG.

Exclusions: Train ticket round trip Roma Termini-Frascati. One round trip ticket cost 4.20 euro.

This pizza making experience is one that you shouldn't miss when visiting Rome. This tour gets you out of the city to the wonderful town of Frascati. Your local guide will starts the tour with an exploration of her hometown making a stop for wine and treats at the only wood-burning bakery in Frascati. After a little more time exploring, it is time to meet Claudio to learn how to make a proper Italian pizza. Antipasta and wine is served when arriving at the beautifully quaint restaurant followed by a tutorial and hands-on experience of building your own pizza from scratch. After you have made your own dough you will then create your own pizza and cook it in the brick oven next door.

Inclusions: Three boutique Frascati DOCG wines, house wine, limoncello & grappa!, Nonna Rosanna's famous wine cookies dipped in jug wine at Antico Forno Ceralli, Your own Pizza creation plus 3 starters, 2 roman pastas, wine, cookies & coffee

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Discover all the best Frascati has to offer from its charming city center, beautiful views and vineyards, an historic family-run winery, and fresh local cuisine. This half-day tour from Rome will stimulate your senses and rejuvenate your spirit. Frascati is an easy 25 minute train ride from Rome and is part of the Castelli Romani or ‘Roman Castles. Things move at a slower pace in Frascati. Nowhere is this fact better represented than in the the way food is produced and prepared. Porchetta is cooked in a wood burning oven for over 8 hours. The olive oil is extra virgin and cold pressed. The pasta is all hand-made. Our wine is still made with ancient techniques first used by the Romans. Here, the local baker, winemaker, tavern owner, and restaurant owner all value organic and locally sourced products. Not because its trendy, but because it’s tradition!

Inclusions: Local specialties like wine cookies & jug wine at the historic bakery in the center of town. Fresh sourdough bread, our EVOO, pizza & porchetta sandwiches, pecorino cheese & honey and flowers, Three (n.3) boutique Frascati DOC or DOCG wines (white, red sweet), jug wine at the tavern in town, and your favorite wine from the tasting at lunch. More house wine at lunch for 5 euro/litre ;), Lunch begins with local cheeses, vegetables & different salumi and is followed by fresh homemade pasta with seasonal sauces. The meal is also served with your favorite wine from the tasting., Air-conditioned vehicle, Membership Card with Old Frascati Food & Wine - A Cultural Association

Exclusions: Train tickets from Rome (2.20 euro each way on Trenitalia.it)

Take a tour of one of the most beautiful, stylish wineries outside of Rome. This exclusive winery produces elegant wines of the highest quality. Explore the unique facilities, which include an antique Roman cave where our wines in anfora and our spumante are produced. Pair our award winning wines with local delicacies and gastronomic specialties of the region.

Inclusions: 4 wines to taste, Wines are paired with a charcuterie board including typical local products such as cheese, salami, porchetta and white and red pizza, A tour of the winery, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Train tickets

WE ALWAYS LOVED CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR GUESTS, NOW WE LOVE CREATING MEMORABLE AND SAFE EXPERIENCES FOR YOU! We'll provide you all the necessary devices. During the experience the distance will be of at least one metre from the others, you'll use disposable gloves and masks. Moreover, all of you will make a single-portion of fresh pasta in order to eat what you've made! Enjoy a short walking tour around Frascati, a little town near Rome, before being introduced to some homemade wines (2 tasting wines produced by our family) and joining a cooking class. Throughout your cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Roman-style pasta from scratch, before sitting down to enjoy it with your group. At the end of the experience you’ll have the opportunity to go back with your mind to the Roman Times visiting the cave under the restaurant, an old cellar used as a shelter during the wars.

Inclusions: you eat your own produced pasta , cooked by our chef, All you need for cooking, Show cooking of Traditional Roman pastas, Welcome Aperitif, Frascati Docg / Red Wine Igt Our Production, 2 LOcal Wine Tasting

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Discover centuries of winemaking tradition deep in the Italian countryside on this 3.5-hour Frascati wine tasting tour from Rome. Travel out through the olive groves and vineyards of the Castelli Romani to the Principe Pallavicini estate — one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region. Wander among the vineyards with your guide. Learn how the traditional winemaking techniques have evolved from the Roman Era to the present day. Step down inside ancient cellars where fine wines lie maturing in barrels, and enjoy a tasting session of three wines.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting (3 wine samples), Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off