About this tour
Drive south from Rome in a classic open-top Mini Cooper to the Castelli Romani wine region, where you'll tour a traditional winery in Frascati, taste three wines guided by a sommelier, and lunch on house-made pasta at a small local trattoria using regional ingredients. The five-hour experience includes hotel transport, a knowledgeable driver-guide, and a scenic route past Castel Gandolfo's lakeside setting, once a papal retreat.
Highlights
- Classic Mini Cooper convertible ride through Lazio countryside
- Working vineyard tour with hands-on winemaking insights
- Three-wine tasting led by professional sommelier
- Lunch featuring owner-made pasta and Frascati DOC wine
- Castel Gandolfo lake views en route
- Hotel pickup and return included
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Rome hotel and driven 40 minutes southeast to wine country, arriving at an established winery in Frascati. After exploring the vineyard and learning how grapes are managed through the seasons, you'll sit down for a structured tasting of three local wines with expert commentary on flavour profiles and food pairings. Lunch follows at a modest family-run restaurant where the owners prepare fresh pasta daily; expect straightforward, seasonal cooking paired with a crisp Frascati DOC. The return journey includes a stop at the Castel Gandolfo lakeside viewpoint. Total time on the road is roughly two hours; the winery and meal occupy the rest.
Good to know
You'll be driving with the roof down, so bring sunscreen and a light layer for cooler mornings. Smart casual dress is expected. Wine tasting requires you to be 18+; a chaperone is needed if younger guests join. Photos of your experience aren't included but can be purchased.
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