Course in Rome: Wine Education with Food - mini sommelier course

About this tour

Spend three hours in Rome learning to taste wine like a professional. A sommelier walks you through four Italian wines—prosecco, rosé, white, and red—explaining what to look for in colour, aroma, and flavour. Between tastings, you'll eat proper Italian salumi, regional cheeses, warm focaccia, and homemade gelato. By the end, you'll understand how to pair food and wine, and why each combination works.

Highlights

• Four guided wine tastings led by a professional sommelier
• Learn to identify flavour profiles and tasting techniques
• Italian salumi, cheese, and fresh focaccia pairings
• Homemade desserts and gelato included
• Three-hour course in central Rome

What to expect

You'll arrive at a set time and join other wine enthusiasts in a relaxed tasting environment. The sommelier introduces each of the four wines in sequence, teaching you how to observe colour, swirl the glass, smell the wine, and taste it properly. After each wine, you'll eat complementary Italian cured meats, cheeses, and fresh bread. The pace is unhurried—this is about building your confidence and palate, not rushing through bottles. You'll finish with homemade desserts and gelato. The whole thing takes three hours, with plenty of time to ask questions.

Good to know

You must be 18 or over to participate in tastings. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and pram-friendly. Public transport runs nearby if you need it. Service animals are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes—you'll be standing and tasting for a few hours.