City: Abruzzo
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Top 10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Abruzzo, Italy
Abruzzo (pronounced [aˈbruttso]) is a region of Central Italy, with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.2 million. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. The region is divided into the four provinces of L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso D'italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is partially considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central. The Italian Statistical Authority (ISTAT) deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
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1. Visit to the Podere Castorani winery and wine and food tasting
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
During the guided tour you will learn about the history of the ancient farm and the various cultivation techniques. Inside the cellar you can taste the wines of Podere Castorani accompanied by typical local products. The Podere Castorani rises 350 meters high, on a hill of Alanno where the ancient vineyards, set between the Majella National Park and the nearby Adriatic coast, enjoy excellent exposure to the sun and night winds, and temperature changes between day and night that give the grapes unique and precious characteristics.
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Reviewed By HannahKate03
We had such a fantastic day with Alessio and his family. We arrived to espresso and local Italian cakes which were lovely. We were introduced to all of his family and they were all so kind and welcoming. We were then able to make a pasta sauce with his wife and then we created pasta from flour and egg - with Alessio and his wife explaining what to do and why every step of the way. We then let the pasta dough rest and Alessio took us on a tour of his farm which was amazing to see. We picked and ate fresh tomatoes and melons which tasted incredible! We then went on a tour of the local village and tried the most fantastic gelato! Upon returning to the farm we rolled and cut our pasta using traditional methods and cooked it before sitting down to a traditional Italian lunch with Alessio's whole family. After lunch we had more coffee and Alessio took us to see some local attractions we had been asking about earlier in the day. Alessio and his family really went above and beyond for us and we were made to feel so incredibly welcome. Alessio and his whole family are so passionate about their farm and their products. He gave us so much information and we really felt like we were experiencing 'the real Italy'. I honestly cannot recommend this day highly enough if you want an authentic experience with a lovely Italian family. We spent a week in Italy - including some days in Rome doing various excursions - but this was by far the best day we had during the whole holiday. Thank you so much and we will definitely return!
2. Private Wine Tour - Visit Two Small Wineries
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This is a private wine tour during which you will visit small family-run wineries. You will meet the producers in person and taste 6 local wines. You will taste Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo and learn how they are made. Local artisan cheeses, salami and prosciutto will be served during the tastings. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about history of wine-making in Abruzzo and give you some tips on where in the region to find the best wines. Please note: we visit small family wineries where producers make time in their busy schedule to meet you. Appointments are set when a tour booking is confirmed and cannot be changed.
Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks
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Reviewed By L_Kusters
Very nice tour with Anna! She gives a lot of information not only about the food, but also about the best local shops.
3. Organic Wine Tasting & Professional Tasting of Olive Oil in the OIL MUSEUM
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
coming to the Museo dell'Olio di CantinArte means having an experience means making a leap into the past, in a place that tells the story, the Abruzzo roots linked to the production of oil and wine. the tone is always cheerful, interactive, engaging. you will come out of this experience with "taste in the mouth" and with lots of useful information!
Inclusions: Wine, olive oil, some tasty Abruzzo meal
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Reviewed By Airborne41
My wife and I spent several enjoyable hours visiting the Museo for an informative tour and enjoyable light luncheon with Francesca, the proprietor, who is fluent in English as well as her native Italian. A certified sommelier of olive oil, she was welcoming and passionate describing the history, production and tasting of the oil. The museo itself has the antique equipment used in the oil making process, which Francesca described in charming detail. We learned how to properly taste the oils, then enjoyed a delicious light luncheon of ingredients produced by her family. We also tasted a variety of wines from Francesca’s winery, CantinArte, which were wonderful. I would highly recommend a visit and tasting to anyone who seeks a different and genuine insight into olive oil.
4. E-bike tour in Orvieto in small group: history, culture with lunch or dinner
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Exciting and unique experience, history, culture, art and food and wine in unique and unforgettable places. The tour is unique because with the comfortable e-bikes we cross the centuries during which Orvieto has become the jewel we know: the Rocca di Albornoz, the visit to the Underground, the Piazza del Duomo with a stop at Cantina Foresi, the visit at the Piazza del Popolo with the beautiful Palazzo del Popolo, the alleys with the artisans 'shops that have handed down an ancient art for generations, the Piazza della Repubblica called Sant' Andrea with the church of the same name, the oldest in Orvieto, where the four different civilizations that are superimposed are clearly visible, the pause on the terrace that looks to the southwest on an extraordinary panorama, the medieval quarter and finally the ring of the ring at the base of the Rupe. With e-bikes it is beautiful, ecological and fun, suitable for everyone, a form of "slow tourism" to live an experience to remember and tell.
Inclusions: Visit to the Underground, Use of bicycle, Stop with wine and food tasting at Cantina Foresi, an ancient wine cellar dug out of the tuff, We supply the masks, gloves and gel, the bikes are sanitized before and after each use
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Reviewed By N6532EJsusanm
Paulo was an amazing guide! He met us at the Piazza Cahen and we bikes through the hills of Tuscany, Umbria and on to Civita. Paulo was warm and friendly and gave us much information about the history of Orvieto and Civita. We stopped at a monastery, a castle, had a snack in a small town and then to magical Civita. I’m so glad we did this trip with a guide as we learned so much more than just going on our own. The last stop of our trip was at a family owned winery in Orvieto where we got a tour of the wine room and sampled 2 wines, had local meats and cheeses, pork, potatoes and sweets. This was money well spent and the most favorite part of our trip! The Ebikes were easy to use and made our 6 hour trip and many uphill climbs easy!! Must do trip! Thank you, Paulo!!
5. Fabulous EnoBike experience with visit and tasting in 3 cellars of excellence
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
It will be an unforgettable experience, in which we will meet 3 Orvieto wine excellences, where with similar grapes we will taste wines with different scents, aromas and scents. The skilful art of families who have produced excellent wines for generations, will be made available to us, thus being able to taste superb wines and local products, cheeses, salami and bruschetta, which together with the renowned Orvietano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, make this earth a unique place. We will move with the E-Bikes that will allow you to move in a comfortable, easy and eco-sustainable way between the different wineries, thus also admiring landscapes, views, farmhouses and allowing us to photograph places of extraordinary beauty.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Tasting of typical local products with wines at 4 extraordinary wineries., We supply the masks, gloves and gel, the bikes are sanitized before and after each use
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Reviewed By Julia7UK969
This was our first time on E bikes and we thoroughly enjoyed our morning tour of Orvieto. The bikes were great - easy to use and they whizzed us around the city effortlessly. But it was Elena's tour, which was informative, fun and comprehensive which made it such a memorable experience. We stopped at various viewpoints and places around the city and Elena gave us a wonderful insight into the history of this amazing place, as well as her personal recommendations of restaurants and things to do after the tour. Our tour included a visit to 'Orvieto Underground' which was also very interesting. We really didn't want the tour to end! We will definitely take another tour with Orvieto Bike Tours when we are back in Orvieto. I say 'when' and not 'if'; the bike tour alone is the only reason you need to visit Orvieto!
6. Pescara Food Tour
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
I am a food and travel writer with passion for all things Abruzzo. It is my job to know the best foodie spots in Pescara and Abruzzo and I'll be happy to share them with you! My groups are small, never more than 6 people, so my tours feel more like a friends' outing, with loads of laughs and delicious bites of the best local specialties. While we gorge on local cheeses, cured meats, baked goodies, gelato, pizza etc., I will tell you about the region's culinary traditions, history behind some of the foods, local anecdotes and recommend my favourite places to eat and visit in the region. The tour includes 7-8 tasting stops. Vegetarian options available. Click on Abruzzo With Gusto and then "More" to contact me directly. Make sure you communicate your special dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian etc.) when booking the tour. The tour is not suitable for vegans and those on gluten-free diets.
Inclusions: All food and drinks consumed during the tour (7-8 stops) are included in the price
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Reviewed By Kate1412
Thank you Anna for a wonderful tour. We visited 2 spectacular vineyards and had amazing wine, bread and cheese. Anna knows so much about the region and took us to very special vineyards where we learned about wine making in Abruzzo. So glad we found this tour!
7. Wine tour and Tasting in Nocciano
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
An extraordinary tour of the wine history of Abruzzo. Wine tasting and appetizers. The winery is one of the oldest in Abruzzo. Born in the 1897 is now located in Nocciano, between the Gran Sasso and the Majella mountains. The winery offers an astonishing tour through the wine life in Abruzzo, especially the visit of the underground tunnels where hundred thousands bottles are stored for ageing and the museum of viticulture. Tasting of wines and typical appetizers follows the tour.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Food tasting
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By ebbfol
We got a great viewing of the full production line and also some showing of the production machinery as my boyfriend is very interested in that part. Tasing was delicious and well introduced by our host. No questions were stupid and we highly recommend to visit this winery!
8. Marche and Abruzzo wine tasting tour with lunch
Discovering the 4 best wineries according to your holiday area in Ascoli Piceno, Macerata, Fermo, Teramo districts. 5 DOCG and 15 DOC in this fabulous area full of vineyards and hills. The selected wineries will show you how they produce, their structure, tools before tastings. Lunch time in a selected restaurant along the wine road, during the day at 1.00 pm The Wine day are made for wine lovers and who loves italian traditions and an experienced know how in the agricoltural field.
Inclusions: Product Tastings, Lunch, Local host, Driver, Hotel/Villa/Apt pickup and drop-off, Basic insurance
Exclusions: Wine bottles (available to purchase)
9. Authentic Biological Winery Experience in Teramo Countryside
Explore Teramo countryside for learning all about biological wine. Visit this wonderful winery, from the green vineyards to the fascinating cellar, and let you be guided by a passionate winemaker. Savour natural wine toasting with your friends.
Inclusions: Estate guided visit, wine tasting (2-3 bottles of wine depending on the number of participants), Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Anything not mentioned in inclusions
10. Guided tour of the Palmenti of Pietranico
The tour of the Palmenti di Pietranico is a circuit created for the visit of ancient tanks, huge outcropping rocks scattered over the territory that, worked with extreme skill, were used as tanks to make wine directly on the fields. Thus the peasants brought home only the must, leaving the processing waste directly in the countryside, avoiding the effort of transporting to the farms material that would not produce wine and thus fertilizing the same fields. The millstones are one of the best testimonials to understand the refined level reached by local artisans and the enormous size that the production of fine wines had achieved in the territory. In the Municipality of Pietranico there is the highest concentration of millstones excavated in the rock in Abruzzo, located on the west-facing slope dominated by the town.
Inclusions: aperitif at the end of the circuit consisting of wine and local food and wine products
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Reviewed By HannahKate03
We had such a fantastic day with Alessio and his family. We arrived to espresso and local Italian cakes which were lovely. We were introduced to all of his family and they were all so kind and welcoming. We were then able to make a pasta sauce with his wife and then we created pasta from flour and egg - with Alessio and his wife explaining what to do and why every step of the way. We then let the pasta dough rest and Alessio took us on a tour of his farm which was amazing to see. We picked and ate fresh tomatoes and melons which tasted incredible! We then went on a tour of the local village and tried the most fantastic gelato! Upon returning to the farm we rolled and cut our pasta using traditional methods and cooked it before sitting down to a traditional Italian lunch with Alessio's whole family. After lunch we had more coffee and Alessio took us to see some local attractions we had been asking about earlier in the day. Alessio and his family really went above and beyond for us and we were made to feel so incredibly welcome. Alessio and his whole family are so passionate about their farm and their products. He gave us so much information and we really felt like we were experiencing 'the real Italy'. I honestly cannot recommend this day highly enough if you want an authentic experience with a lovely Italian family. We spent a week in Italy - including some days in Rome doing various excursions - but this was by far the best day we had during the whole holiday. Thank you so much and we will definitely return!
