Bologna: Guided Italian Red Wines Tasting Experience

About this experience

Bologna Guided Italian Red Wines Tasting Experience This ticket admits you to a one-hour guided Italian red wines tasting experience in the heart of Bologna. Your expert local guide leads the session in a reserved space within a traditional Bologna wine shop, sharing insights into Italian winemaking techniques and the regional traditions behind each variety. During the visit, a tasting of three carefully selected Italian red wines is served by the host, with commentary on the distinctive characteristics of celebrated wine regions across the country. The guided session combines wine education with local food pairings. The host provides regional cold cuts, artisanal cheeses, homemade sauces, fruit jams, and classic Bolognese ragù for you to taste alongside the wines. A sampling of Italian extra virgin olive oil and traditional balsamic vinegar is also served during the visit, helping you understand how these local specialities complement different wine varieties. The experience concludes with an interactive sommelier quiz featuring 10 questions to test your newly acquired wine knowledge. Your guide provides personalised feedback, and you receive a digital certificate to commemorate your Bologna wine education. What is Included Guided tasting of three Italian red wines, served during the visit Local food pairings including cold cuts, cheeses, and sauces Classic Bolognese ragù tasting Italian extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar sampling Interactive sommelier quiz with 10 questions Digital certificate upon completion Expert guidance from a local wine specialist Good to Know The experience lasts one hour and takes place in a wheelchair-accessible venue in central Bologna. You must bring valid photo identification for age verification, as this is an adults-only activity. No prior wine knowledge is required, making this suitable for both beginners and wine enthusiasts. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time to check in and settle into the reserved space. The venue does not provide transport, so plan your journey to the wine shop in advance. The intimate setting ensures you can fully concentrate on each tasting and engage with your guide's expert commentary. While exploring Bologna's culinary scene, you might also enjoy discovering the city's food markets and traditional cooking techniques. Consider booking a Bologna food walking tour to delve deeper into the region's gastronomic heritage, or explore the broader Emilia-Romagna region with a Parma ham and Parmigiano cheese tasting tour to complete your Italian culinary education. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Sample three carefully selected Italian red wines with a guide
• Held in an authentic Bologna wine shop, not a tourist venue
• Wines sourced from celebrated Italian regions and appellations
• Learn the regional traditions and techniques behind each vintage
• Expert guide shares insights into Italian winemaking history

What is included

• Live guide
• 3 Italian red wine tasting
• Local product sampling
• Buffet
• Sommelier game

Not included

• Transfers
• Tips

Before you go

Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tasting This activity is wheelchair accessible Bring a valid photo ID for age verification No prior wine experience required The venue does not provide transfers; plan your transport in advance

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before midnight at the start of the booked visit date, in the venue’s local time. This deadline is calculated from the visit date rather than the booked start time.