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.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking on gentle vineyard slopes and standing during the pizza class.
Wildlife
History
Frascati has been famous since Roman times for its fertile volcanic soils that favor wine and olive growth, a tradition carried for over 2,000 years.
Conservation
Minardi Frascati Winery practices sustainable viticulture methods to protect soil health and biodiversity in the vineyard ecosystem.
Minardi Frascati Winery
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.
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.
Location
Frascati, Lazio
Historic wine region near Rome
Family-Run
Family-run farmhouse
Historic vineyard and cellar
Day Trips
From Rome
Accessible day-trip experiences
Tours Offered
4 Experiences
Cooking, pizza, tasting, lunch
Reserve a spot for a wine tasting, pasta or pizza masterclass, or a relaxing farmhouse lunch — all easily reached as day trips from Rome.
Arrive on time for the masterclass
The pizza-making session is hands-on and timed with the vineyard tour; punctuality ensures a smooth flow between activities.
Wear comfortable clothing
Casual, breathable clothes and sturdy shoes are best for walking the vineyard terrain and participating in the cooking class.
Stay hydrated
Bring a water bottle to stay refreshed throughout the tasting and outdoor walking portions of the tour.
Save room for lunch
The traditional pizza lunch with assorted appetizers is filling—come hungry but pace yourself during tastings.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports vineyard strolls on uneven paths.
Sunhat or cap
Provides protection from sun during outdoor vineyard tours.
summer|spring|fall
Light jacket
Keeps you warm during cooler weather and evening tastings.
spring|fall|winter
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the full day experience.