Spend a day at Minardi Frascati Winery crafting pasta from scratch, sampling estate wines, and enjoying the scenic vineyards just outside Rome. This hands-on experience combines culinary art with countryside charm for an unforgettable Italian escape.
Spend a day at Minardi Frascati Winery crafting pasta from scratch, sampling estate wines, and enjoying the scenic vineyards just outside Rome. This hands-on experience combines culinary art with countryside charm for an unforgettable Italian escape.
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Operated by Minardi Frascati Winery · Frascati, Lazio
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking involved on gentle terrain.
Transfers are included from Frascati train station, which is about 30 minutes from Rome by rail.
Yes, the experience is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
Yes, please notify Minardi Frascati Winery in advance so they can tailor the menu accordingly.
The activity is easy with minimal walking on flat terrain, suitable for most fitness levels.
Yes, a licensed wine taster leads the vineyard tour and tasting, providing detailed insights.
The pasta masterclass and wine tour are conducted in English.
Frascati has been a wine-producing area since Roman times, known for its crisp white varieties like Malvasia and Trebbiano.
Minardi Frascati Winery practices sustainable viticulture focusing on organic farming methods to preserve soil health and biodiversity.
Minardi Frascati Winery is a family-run wine farmhouse located in Frascati, Lazio, known locally as part of the historic "City of Wine." The estate operates guided vineyard tours, tasting sessions, and culinary experiences designed as day trips from Rome. Guests visit the vineyard and cellar to learn about regional winemaking techniques, sample boutique wines, and taste locally produced olive oil. The farmhouse offers hands-on classes including a Pasta Masterclass & Wine Tour in Vigna and a Pizza Masterclass & Wine Tour in Vigna, where participants prepare traditional recipes under expert instruction and then enjoy the results at a communal lunch. In addition to cooking experiences, Minardi Frascati Winery runs Relax: Wine Tasting & Farmhouse Lunch and Discover & Taste: Frascati Wine Tour & Farmhouse Lunch — both include guided tours of the vines, wine and olive oil tastings, and a traditional farmhouse meal. The property emphasizes authentic, small-scale winemaking and local culinary traditions. Tours and classes depart as accessible day trips from Rome and take place in scenic vineyard settings with views across the Lazio countryside. The combination of guided vineyard education, tasting sessions, and farmhouse hospitality positions Minardi Frascati Winery as a trusted choice for travelers seeking immersive food and wine experiences outside the city.
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