About this tour
A two-hour tasting session exploring three distinct Italian sparkling wines—Prosecco, Franciacorta, and Trentodoc—guided by a sommelier who unpacks the production methods and regional differences behind each. You'll taste all three styles, learn what elevates certain bottles, and discover how each pairs with food. By the end, you'll understand the craft that separates these wines and gain genuine insight into Italian wine culture beyond the hype.
Highlights
- Taste three sparkling wines made by different production methods
- Learn Prosecco, Franciacorta, and Trentodoc production regions and techniques
- Understand food pairing principles with sparkling wines
- Use aroma wheel to identify flavour notes
- Sommelier explains what determines quality and price
What to expect
The sommelier walks you through each wine in turn, explaining how the production method shapes flavour and texture. You'll taste blind or semi-blind, guided by the aroma wheel to spot citrus, stone fruit, or toast notes. Discussion covers why bottle-fermentation costs more than tank fermentation, and which regions stake their reputation on which method. Halfway through, olives and breadsticks arrive—simple anchors to show how food shifts what you taste. The pacing is relaxed; this isn't a lecture but a conversation.
Good to know
You must be 18 to drink. Non-drinkers receive water and snacks instead. The venue is wheelchair accessible and welcomes service animals. Public transport is nearby if you're not driving. Bring an appetite for detail; this rewards curiosity about how things are made.
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.