Rome Taste Wine in a Hidden Roman Cellar – Fabullus Experience

About this tour

Descend into a 1st-century Roman cistern beneath Trastevere to taste Italian regional delicacies paired with four superior wines and Prosecco. Housed in an 18th-century palazzo's basement—restored with period furnishings—this 75-minute session showcases Slow Food–endorsed artisan products: cured meats, cheeses, breads, and oils from across Italy's protected appellations. A wine expert guides you through each tasting, revealing the stories behind Italy's most celebrated foodstuffs.

Highlights

• Ancient Roman cistern converted into atmospheric tasting cellar
• DOP/IGP certified cured meats: guanciale, mortadella, bresaola, lardo
• Four Italian wines plus Prosecco paired with regional selection
• Slow Food presidium–recognised artisanal producers only
• Expert-led commentary on provenance and production methods
• Hidden Trastevere location with period antique décor
• Surprise extra tasting included in session

What to expect

You'll arrive five minutes early at a discreet 18th-century building entrance in Trastevere. Once downstairs in the candlelit cistern, the sommelier introduces Italy's protected food regions through carefully curated tastings: PDO Parmigiano and Gorgonzola sit alongside guanciale from Amatrice and lardo from Colonnata. Between bites, wines shift from crisp whites to fuller reds, each chosen to echo the flavours on your plate. The surprise element adds a moment of discovery. Expect around 75 minutes total—occasionally running ten minutes over due to logistics.

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