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WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE?
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This is Rome's only group wine tasting tour to visit the Frascati Region!
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The wine estate visited was hand picked for this tour as the oldest and most beautiful of the Frascati Region.
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This tour concludes with a generous wine tasting led by a professional sommelier of three wines, carefully selected for quality.
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A wine tasting tour that transports you from the Eternal city to a tranquil hillside Villa encircled by vineyards and olive groves in the Frascati countryside. Grasp Italy’s essence from the hilltops of the famed Castelli Romani, “Roman Castles” as you experience history and enjoy a tour of the senses.
The only tour of its kind in Rome – Visit one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region. The 200 acres of vines surrounding 17th century architecture and 3rd century caverns lined with Acacia and French Oak barrels are treasures of one of Italy's oldest and most distinguished noble families, the Pallavicini.
Our expert guide illustrates the local wine producing methods from antiquity to modern day and reveals Imperial Rome as the cradle of wine culture, where the Nectar of the Gods went from a status symbol of the elite to a pleasure enjoyed by all. This enticing voyage of the senses concludes with a guided tasting of a special selection of Pallavicini’s featured wines and fresh pressed olive oil.
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English speaking tour guide |
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Groups no larger than 25 people |
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All transfers in an air conditioned vehicle |
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Tasting which includes: |
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• 1 White wine |
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• 2 Red wines |
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Pallavicini Extra-virgin olive oil |
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Grissini (Breadsticks) and fresh, oven-baked bread. |
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Pallavicini Wine Estate including the grottos (caves), vineyards, restored 15th century farmhouse where the tasting will be held of three wines and olive oil, all produced on the grounds and accompanied by fresh baked bread. |
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