Best of · WINE AND CHEESE TASTINGS IN ITALY
A shortlist you could hand a friend: 15 wine and cheese tastings in Italy, each with what it costs, how long it takes and what the people who went actually said.
Review of Sorrento’s Primaluce farm tour with pizza making, mozzarella, wine, olive oil and limoncello tastings.
“we did a brief tour of the farm and learned about wine and olive oil making. Also learned about differences in cheese and Pizza making”
Learn mozzarella, handmade pasta and tiramisu on a farm near Agerola, with wine, mountain views and practical transport tips from Positano.
“It was wonderful and Fun experience ! The chefs were great! Fernando has an excellent staff-Michael made making noodles & Tiitamisu a blast-and Fernando’s Mozzarello making class was hilarious! Would definitely come back again & highly recommend His cooking class is a must!”
Make pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisu at a family farm above the Amalfi Coast, with wine, a meal, and sweeping Gulf of Salerno views.
“The pasta making activity was fun and the family which hosts this class is very nice. Me and my wife made the pasta and had the lunch there along with their own wine. It was overall very memorable experience.”
Make tagliatelle, mozzarella, and tiramisu on an Amalfi farm with local chefs, homemade wine, coastal views, and a relaxed Italian meal.
“Very interesting, a quiet and beautiful place. You learn how to make pasta and mozzarella and tiramisu. The wine is very good.”
Taste four Italian wines with local cheese, charcuterie, and expert guidance at Capitan Drake in Como, a friendly small-group experience.
“My mother and I had a wonderful time learning about the wines of Italy, and the meat and cheese board was to die for. A little off the beaten path but worth it! We even got to taste some homemade tiramisu and dessert wine.”
Taste Florence through markets, lampredotto, Tuscan wines, cheeses, gelato, and local stories on this small-group walking food tour.
“Awesome tour, very informative. Geraldo was super nice and knew a lot about the history of Florence.”
Taste three Lazise wines with homemade vegetables, cheese, charcuterie, and bread at a welcoming family farm near Lake Garda.
“The tour was a perfect low key relaxing experience for our family. Our young children could play safely, look at animals and munch on delicious appertivo snacks. The wine was delicious and our guide had a personal relationship with the wines.”
Hunt truffles with trained dogs near Alba, then taste Piedmont cheese and Barolo wines in this memorable three-hour experience.
“Very nice!! We found a lot of truffles and the dogs were so cute ! Also the owner of the dogs was very friendly. Highly recommended!!”
Taste four organic wines, local cheeses, bruschetta, olive oil, and jam at Tili Vini near Assisi, with a winery tour and valley views.
“I was on a tour with a choir and found the Tili Vineyard on Trip Advisor. It was highly rated and the wine and cheese tasting did not disappoint! The wine was absolutely enjoyable, as were the bruschetta and cheeses we were served. The setting was absolutely glorious and we had time to walk in the vineyard and olive grove at the end. If I didn’t have to worry about getting it back in my suitcase, I would have bought more wine and olive oil. I am so glad I found this excursion, as it was one of the highlights of my trip. Thank you so much, Tili Vineyard!”
Hunt Piedmont truffles with trained dogs, then taste cheese, Barolo, and local wines near Alba in a scenic three-hour experience.
“Following the dogs and their owner through the woods was magical. This part of Italy is steep and dense. The tree canopy kept us dry from the rain while it held a light fog. Our host had been a truffle hunter for over 60 years! The guide was an excellent translator and we learned so much. Would definitely do this again.”
Make mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella in Florence, then enjoy Tuscan wines, Prosecco, and a generous seasonal meal.
“This was a great hands-on activity and it was very informative. Jess was our instructor and she was quite good in taking us through the step-by-step process of making mozzarella. I highly recommend it.”
Taste six Sicilian wines and cheeses in a 16th-century Palermo home, with local sweets, Zibibbo, and practical guidance on value.
“We had a really nice time! The location was beautiful, wine and cheese were very very tasty and our host was so lovely and friendly! I would highly recommend this!”
Tour Orvieto’s Madonna del Latte winery, explore Etruscan cellars, and taste four wines with local cheese and charcuterie.
“We had a wonderful experience on our vineyard wine tour of Madonna del Latte, tucked away in the hills of Sugano. From the moment we arrived, Anna greeted us with warmth and genuine hospitality, setting the tone for a truly memorable afternoon. The tour was both informative and relaxed, offering stunning views of the vineyard and fascinating insight into the winemaking process. Anna shared stories not just of the vines, but of Leon's family history of winemaking and the land itself — including its alleged Etruscan links. Walking through the vineyards with that historical context made the experience feel even more timeless and rooted in tradition. The tasting that followed…”
Taste seven Italian and world wines with a sommelier in Como, paired with generous meats, cheeses, and vegetarian options.
“We had such a good time as a family. Everyone was very friendly and fun! I would definitely recommend.”
Taste six Sicilian wines, artisan cheeses, caponata, and cassata in a noble Palermo palazzo opposite the cathedral with Patrizia.
“My wife and I had a fantastic wine and cheese tasting experience with the fantastic host, Patrizia. She has a lovely home across from the Cathedral so not only do you get a great food experience you also are in a beautiful area of Palermo. The three white and three red Sicilian wines along with local cheese’s were fantastic. And to make it even better we were able to keep sampling till the bottles were done, good thing we had Uber to take us back to our hotel. The final treat was getting to try her homemade limoncello. We highly recommend Patrizia for all of her cooking and tasting tours.”
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