About this tour
Taste three Italian reds spanning from the Alpine north to Sicily, learning how to assess body and structure like a pro. Over two hours, you'll sample wines from Alto Adige and beyond, discovering the characteristics that separate a delicate Schiava from a robust Nero d'Avola. This hands-on session teaches practical tasting techniques alongside regional Italian winemaking traditions.
Highlights
- Sample Schiava, Lagrein, Pinot Noir from northern vineyards
- Taste Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese from Sicily
- Learn to identify wine weight and body without jargon
- Three 10cl pours of quality Italian reds
- Regional comparison from Alps to Mediterranean
- Practical tasting methods you can use anywhere
What to expect
You'll work through three wines arranged by increasing body and structure, tasting from lightest to fullest. Between each pour, your guide will reveal how to spot these differences yourself—swirl, observe colour depth, note tannin grip on the palate. It's less formal lecture, more collaborative discovery. You'll understand why a mountain wine tastes different from one grown on volcanic slopes, and pick up tricks for reading any wine list with confidence.
Good to know
Public transport runs nearby if you need it. Bring an empty stomach or light snacks; wine tasting works better before heavy meals. Expect to spend the full two hours; rushing through diminishes the learning.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.