Cinque Terre Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk with Arbaspaa
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults with basic mobility; includes light walking on uneven ground.
Overview
Taste three distinctive Cinque Terre white wines paired with Ligurian focaccia, then enjoy a scenic vineyard walk with an AIS sommelier in Manarola. Discover how terroir and tradition shape these coastal gems.
Sensorial wine tasting guided by an AIS professional sommelier
1.5 hours | AIS sommelier
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About This Adventure
Embark on a sensory journey through the Cinque Terre with a guided wine tasting featuring three exquisite white wines, complemented by Ligurian focaccia and olives. After savoring the flavors, enjoy a scenic walk through the vineyards, culminating at a breathtaking viewpoint in Manarola, led by a knowledgeable sommelier.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
About
Enjoy three glasses of Cinque Terre white wine from different cellars, using the sense of sight, the sense of smell and the sense of taste. The use of senses and the rich explanations will touch your emotional strings, providing an indispensable contribution to a complete sensory experience. Ligurian focaccia and taggiasche olives will accompany those three wines.
The tasting will be followed by a light walk on a beautiful path with view on the vineyards and will end at a panoramic spot of Manarola. Your sommelier (and tour guide) will take you to discover this land through its wines history, and to see it in a different way afterwards. The tour will be guided by an English or Italian speaking AIS professional sommelier.
What is included
- Wine tasting with 3 different wines
- Some snacks
- Guided walk in Manarola
Language
The tour takes place in English or Italian depending on the group composition
The legal drinking age in Italy is 18 years old. Alcoholic beverages will be served only to people of age 18+.
Adventure Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes
The vineyard path includes uneven stone steps and sloped trails requiring sturdy footwear.
Hydrate before and after tasting
Pace your wine tasting by drinking water to stay refreshed during the walk.
Check age requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years old to sample wine, in compliance with Italian law.
Wear sun protection
Sun exposure can be significant on open vineyard trails; bring sunscreen and a hat.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- European stonechat
- Mediterranean lizard
History
Manarola’s vineyards date back to the 13th century, shaped by generations of winegrowers carving terraces into sheer cliffs.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on sustainable farming and maintaining terraced vineyards to protect soil and biodiversity from erosion.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports traction and stability on uneven vineyard paths and steps.
Sun hat
Protects from strong sun during open-air tastings and walks.
summer specific
Light jacket
Adds warmth during chillier mornings or breezy vineyard trails.
spring specific
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated before, during, and after wine tasting.