Day trips from Rome to a family-run vineyard for wine tasting, pasta & pizza masterclasses, and farmhouse lunches overlooking the hills of Lazio.
Choose from hands-on cooking classes, pizza workshops, guided wine tours, tastings, and traditional farmhouse lunches.
others · Frascati
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.
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.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Historic wine region near Rome
Historic vineyard and cellar
Accessible day-trip experiences
Cooking, pizza, tasting, lunch
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Minardi Frascati Winery offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Reserve a spot for a wine tasting, pasta or pizza masterclass, or a relaxing farmhouse lunch — all easily reached as day trips from Rome.
land-adventures · Frascati
Master Italian pizza from dough to taste and uncover the centuries-old vineyards of Frascati on a full sensory day trip with Minardi Frascati Winery. Handcraft your pizza, savor local wines, and experience an ancient winemaking tradition just a stone’s throw from Rome.
others · Frascati
Step outside Rome for a three-hour journey into the Frascati vineyards with Minardi Frascati Winery. Savor boutique wines, local olive oils, and a farmhouse lunch while learning the craft of historic winemaking in this volcanic-soil region.
land-adventures · Frascati
Escape Rome for a day and explore Frascati, Italy’s City of Wine. This immersive tour combines vineyard visits, expert tastings, and a traditional farmhouse lunch with stunning views of Rome, perfect for wine lovers and travelers seeking a cultural escape.
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