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Frascati: Homemade Italian Cooking Class & Wine tasting

1. Frascati: Homemade Italian Cooking Class & Wine tasting

Are you searching for something special to do in Rome? Here we are. We're a Roman family who lives in Frascati and can't wait to meet you. Leave the busy Rome city to fall in love with the slow and the beauty life of locals in Frascati, the City of Wine. Your day begins with a beautiful train ride to Frascati from Rome, during which you can admire the beauty of the countryside of Rome. We will pick you up at the Frascati Railway Station and show you all the amazing corners in town visiting it like a local. Then it will be time to reach our old wine cellar, where our family started with wine production. Sip two types of our family’s best wines pairing with local meats and cheese. Next all the necessary for making pasta will be ready, so it will be your turn to get your hands dirty. Wearing apron and mixing all the ingredients together while drinking wine you’ll turned up with your own handcrafted pasta. So it will be magical to see what happened, your pasta will be cooked with your favourite Roman Sauce and that’s it! You’ll be ready to enjoy your own pasta sipping wine and relaxing at our cellar. You won’t leave our place before not have visited our wine cave where all the wine production began. We’ll visit it together showing you our oldest wine bottles and places you would never have discovered.

Frascati Wine Road from Rome: Tasting & Lunch

2. Frascati Wine Road from Rome: Tasting & Lunch

Your guide will meet you as you arrive at Frascati train station. Once introductions are made, your local guide and sommelier will lead you on a walking tour of the shops and botteghe in Frascati, tasting local specialties all along the way. Taste revered local delicacies such as roasted pork (porchetta), biscotti just out of the antique wood-fired oven, and jug wine from the oldest bakery and tavern in town. Oldest meaning hundreds of years old yet still adhering to the age-old traditions that render their products unlike any other. Be sure to leave plenty of room as the best is yet to come. Transportation will be provided to the Old Frascati Vineyard, a historic and renowned family-owned winery that has been producing wine in the region for seven generations. Explore the grounds together, wandering amongst hand-tended vines, then look inside the 'secret' underground laboratories used to hide persecuted families during world war 2 and used today to store wine. Follow with a guided tasting of each of the winery's products, including Frascati Superiore DOCG white wine, Vagnolo IGP red wine, and Frascati DOC White Wine. Savor the family's extra virgin olive oils paired with a selection of delicious bread. Bid farewell to the winery and swap vineyards for lunch in a hand-picked trattoria featuring the very best cured meats, cheeses, oils, breads, and pasta, and of course - more wine. After lunch and espresso, wave goodbye to your hosts and head back to Rome.

From Rome: Private Frascati 3-Hour Wine Tasting Tour

3. From Rome: Private Frascati 3-Hour Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the essence of Italy in the hills of the famed Castelli Romani, as you soak up the rich history and enjoy a wine tasting in this tour from Rome. Visit one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region. With 160 acres of vines surrounding 17th century architecture and 3rd century caverns lined with French oak barrels, this is a treasure to behold. Let your guide reveal the secrets of traditional winemaking used here from antiquity through to the modern day. Learn how Imperial Rome became the cradle of wine culture and why the Nectar of the Gods went from being a status symbol of the elite to a pleasure enjoyed by all. After enjoying the beauty of the vineyard and learning about the history of the area, take a guided tasting of the specially selected wines, complemented with freshly pressed olive oil and fresh oven-baked bread and other. At the end, head back to Rome full of the sights and tastes of the Italian countryside.

The #1 cooking class in Rome

4. The #1 cooking class in Rome

Treat yourself to Rome’s best cooking class. Discover the secrets to prepare traditional Roman Pasta and tiramisu, with an expert local chef in the kitchen, of a locally loved restaurant by the Vatican. During the class enjoy free flowing fine wine ( D.O.C.G)Conclude your meal with limoncello and Italian coffee. Take-home recipes to recreate at home. Group size is kept small to maximize your experience. Continue to a Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn the secrets that go into making two types of pasta - fettuccine and ravioli from scratch. From creating the perfect dough from scratch to understanding the best ingredients used that seasons offer for toppings / stuffing. Discover the necessary ingredients - eggs and flour etc, used for each pasta type. Sit down and enjoy your meal after.

From Rome: Frascati Wine Region Tour with Wine Tasting

5. From Rome: Frascati Wine Region Tour with Wine Tasting

Experience the essence of Italy in the hills of the famed Castelli Romani, as you soak up the rich history and enjoy a wine tasting in this tour from Rome. Visit one of the oldest (family owned since 1700) and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region. With 160 acres of vines surrounding 17th-century architecture and 3rd-century caverns lined with oak barrels, this is a treasure to behold. Let your guide reveal the secrets of traditional winemaking used here from antiquity through to the modern-day. Learn how Imperial Rome became the cradle of wine culture and why the Nectar of the Gods went from being a status symbol of the elite to a pleasure enjoyed by all. After enjoying the beauty of the vineyard and learning about the history of the area, take a guided tasting of specially selected wines, complemented with freshly pressed olive oil and fresh oven-baked bread and other. At the end, head back to Rome full of the sights and tastes of the Italian countryside.

From Rome: Frascati Winery Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

6. From Rome: Frascati Winery Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

Are you a wine lover looking for a unique and immersive experience? Look no further than our wine-tasting and cellar-guided tour in Frascati! Frascati is a small town located just outside of Rome, and it is known for its delicious wines made from the local grape varieties, such as Malvasia and Castelli Romani. Our tour begins with a visit to one of Frascati's most prestigious wineries, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the cellars, learn about the winemaking process, and taste 2 different wines, each paired with rich Italian appetizers, carefully selected by our experienced wine experts to enhance the flavors and aromas of the wines. During the tour, you'll learn about the different grape varieties, the terroir, and the authentic winemaking techniques that are specific to the area. The tour is designed for wine lovers of all levels of knowledge and experience, and it is a wonderful chance to sample some delectable wines and discover more about the local wine production techniques. In addition, this experience also offers a chance to escape the bustle of the city and take in Frascati's stunning countryside. So why wait? Don't pass up this chance to have a genuinely unique and unforgettable day out! Give yourself a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the countryside near Rome and explore the world of excellent Italian wines. Perfect idea for a romantic retreat, a special event, or a fun day out with friends and family. Reserve your spot right now!

Rome: Private 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour

7. Rome: Private 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour

On this 3.5-hour excursion you’ll head out of Rome with your private driver to the wooded hills of Castelli Romani. The name of the area translates as Roman castles, but in reality it simply refers to a collection of wine-producing hills just southeast of Rome. The tour, stops at Antico Casale, where you’ll meet the winemaker and then tour the vineyard and cellars. Learn how the wine is produced and maybe even sample a grape fresh off of the vine. After the winery tour, you’ll sit down for a tasting session and sample 3 varieties of wine that are produced here. The first wine you’ll taste is a white Frascati DOCG, which means the wine has its designation of origin guaranteed. The second is a red wine IGP, which has a protected geographical indication. And last but not least, taste a sweet Cannellino wine.  Each wine is paired with a delicious Italian specialty, such as Roman pizza or olive oil, as well as in-season fruits and vegetables from the garden.

From Rome: Private Frascati tour with lunch & wine tasting

8. From Rome: Private Frascati tour with lunch & wine tasting

Ride the train from Rome to the ancient squares and churches of Frascati on this day trip. Stop at a traditional wine cellar to try some local wine and cheese. Have lunch at a cozy family restaurant. Meet your local guide at the train station in Rome and hop aboard a comfortable train. Enjoy scenic views of the Italian countryside from the train.Once you arrive, follow your guide on a tour where you can view colorful frescos in old churches. Embark on a trip to one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the area. Take in views of the 52 vineyards, the olive groves, and the valley of Lake Regillo. Walk through the winery and cellars which were hand-dug out of the volcanic stone in Roman times. Hear about the secrets behind the winemaking process. Savor a red, white, and sweet wine paired with an array of local cheeses and olive oil. Continue to a restaurant for a hearty pasta lunch paired with a glass of wine. Take the train back to Rome with your guide.

Rome: Private Lunch and Wine Tasting in the Countryside

9. Rome: Private Lunch and Wine Tasting in the Countryside

Start with pickup from your hotel in Rome. Travel to the Frascati region to explore 160 acres of vines surrounding 17th-century architecture and 3rd-century caverns lined with French oak barrels. Your guide will reveal the secrets of traditional winemaking techniques used here from antiquity through to the modern-day. They will explain how Imperial Rome became the cradle of wine culture. And you will also learn why the Nectar of the Gods went from being a status symbol of the elite to a pleasure enjoyed by all. After enjoying the beauty of the vineyard and learning about the history of the area, embark on a guided tasting of Santa Benedetta’s specially selected wines complemented with a traditional lunch. The lunch consists of a buffet with at least 20 different typical dishes of Roman traditions such as Zucchini, aubergines, peppers, cheeses, rice, and fresh pasta. There will be a plate of homemade pasta alla amatriciana verde, and for dessert, profiteroles. These dishes are all accompanied by local extra virgin olive oil and four local wines. At the end of the tastings, you will be able to head back to Rome, capturing views of the Roman countryside.

Rome: Hop-on and Hop-off Tour of Castelli Romani

10. Rome: Hop-on and Hop-off Tour of Castelli Romani

Visit this history-packed region near Rome with 2 separate hop-on hop-off lines that stop at the Roman castles scattered across the Tusculum area or Alban Hills. Enjoy flexibility, see famous villas, castles, and palaces, and marvel at the Castel Gandolfo Lake. Choose between a ticket for Line 1 or Line 2 or get both and spend your weekend exploring the ruins outside Rome. Board your bus at the meeting point in Rome and head out into the countryside, hopping off and back on again until you catch the bus back to the city in the evening. Leave Rome on Saturday with Line 1 and visit several of the more prominent towns, starting with Frascati, and continuing to Grottaferrata, Marino, Castel Gandolfo, and the Castel Gandolfo Lake. Travel around the region on Sunday on Line 2 to see Albano Laziale, Ariccia, Genzano, Lanuvio, Nemi, and Castel Gandolfo. When you board, receive a €20 voucher to spend at local restaurants or use it to enter the attractions you stop at. As you ride through the countryside, learn about the sights you see from the live commentary onboard. 

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What people are saying about Frascati

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 186 reviews

Absolutely amazing experiance! Only 30 min from Rome. Very easy transfer. Just remember when you get off the train in Frascati go outside of the Train station building, by the main entrance as the person is waiting there (not at the platform) The place is absolutely Beautiful and the host is very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Thank you Paula. Wine is delicious and so iwas the lunch in Frascati later. We actually stayed in there until the evening. If you book return ticket for the train, you do not need to go at that time you booked, the ticket is for anytime. I can 100% recomend this experience, you wont be disapointed.

Worth the short train ride out of Rome. Frascati is a lovely town and making a beautiful pasta dish while trying a couple of great wines is a great way to spend a few hours

Great value for what you get. Now we can make pasta at home! :) Irene is the best part of this tour. Thank you for talking and sharing your history & life with us.

A great place for a half day trip. The town of Frascati is charming. The vineyard visit was excellent. The guides were enthusiastic and we enjoyed every detail.

Great experiences, Nico was an amazing guide and web got to learn a lot about his family, frascati and italiana cuisine