About this experience
Even the Romans themselves leave the capital to eat well. You will explore the culinary traditions of the wonderful Lazio region and learn from local masters how excellent wine, oil, meat, and cheeses are produced. You will taste all the best and love Italy even more!
What to expect
Secrets of the cheese factory and winery
You will visit a cheese factory where three generations have been making Pecorino sheep cheese. You will taste soft and hard cheeses - including delicious ricotta - and uncover the secrets of their production. You will also hear which product from the cheese factory the European Commission selected to send into space! Next, if you wish, we will go to a winery where an oenologist will tell you how good wine is made for export, elite restaurants, and local gourmets.
Prosciutto, salami, and 'yellow gold'
You will visit a charming town famous for its meat delicacies. You will learn why Roman politicians love to come here for lunch and, if you wish, taste prosciutto and salami. Finally, you will enjoy a tasting of olive oil, which is called 'yellow gold' here. You will learn to distinguish real high-quality cold-pressed oil, rich in polyphenols and beneficial for health.
Organizational details
- We will meet at the Poggio Mirteto railway station. From Rome to Poggio Mirteto, a suburban train leaves every 30 minutes from Tiburtina station (first track). The ticket price is 3 euros per person one way. Travel time is 1 hour.
- The olive oil tasting at the cheese factory is included in the price (available from October to December)
- Visit to the winery accompanied by an oenologist - 10 euros/person, in case of purchasing wine for the same amount, the visit is free
- Wine tasting (3 glasses + small snack) at the winery - 20 euros/person. Must be booked in advance.
- Meat tasting - price depends on your preferences
Additional expenses (optional):
Photos from reviews
Philip
February 2, 2024
It was the best tour during our entire trip to Italy. I think Tripster was created for such tours. Truly a local experience. My wife and I felt like we were visiting old friends, with whom it was very pleasant to spend the whole day. Thank you very much for the most interesting day in Italy 🇮🇹
Rita
November 17, 2023
Many thanks to Irina for a wonderful day! It's not just a tour of picturesque places, it's a feeling that you have become a part of this world and you are very welcome there. Such a tour creates a personal connection with Italy and will be remembered for a long time. Irina, her husband Claudio, and ...
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Tatyana
October 2, 2023
Visited the tour on September 16th, but still impressed! From the very beginning, Irina and then Claudio warmly welcomed us at the train station. We arrived earlier than expected, and were wondering how to pass the time, but we were immediately invited to have breakfast at a delicious cafe, and th...
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