Candlelight wine tasting in Ancient roman cave
With VIP access to the quarry
Live a cellar experience in Rome: candlelight wine tasting in a unique and mysterious place.
We will lead you to discover this hidden jewel, we will taste three local wines, pairing them with delicious dishes for a unique and unforgettable aperitif in Rome.
A Roman quarry, an eighteenth-century cellar, an anti-aircraft shelter: a fascinating story to discover the Pigneto district in Rome. Pigneto is a neighborhood of Rome, known for its nightlife and for having been the setting for some of Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s films, thanks to its rural atmosphere and houses that seem to date back to another era.
The quarter
The Pigneto neighborhood hides a series of traces, both ancient and modern, still unexplored. This is the story of a place that was created by the ancient Romans and which has spanned many centuries, until it experienced the dramatic days of the Second World War. We will reveal to you the existence of an underground quarry, hidden in the heart of Pigneto, which still remains completely unknown today.
The underground cave was known to the elderly people of the neighborhood. In the 2000s the new owners began research it based on the stories told, which were many and often confusing. Everyone agreed on the fact that the refuge was not called “cave” or “refuge”, but rather with an extraordinary name in Roman dialect: the shelter, or rather, “ericovero”. Even if there was no agreement on where the secret entrance was.
This is therefore the opportunity to taste three kind of wines: a sparkling wine, white wine and red wine, in pairing with generous food tastings. The opportunity to visit a place, which is a testimony to 4 distant historical moments in the life of Rome.
Your food and wine paring dinner experience.
Experts local foodie guides and sommeliers will guide you in the amazing world of food and wine pairing. Discovering traditions and history of wine in Italy in a amazing and memorable aperitif time. Food is generous, enought to cover the dinner.
Tasting four amazing wines in combination with food specialties. Your friendly guide will share with you the art of pairing food and wine in a dinner. Because this is really the best game in the world.
From the aperitif to the dessert, in Italian style, be ready for a trip through senses discovering differences and highlights of Italian cuisine.
Perfect to celebrate your birthday, anniversary, promise, bachelore party. Meeting and incentive parties are welcome. Ask a quote
Why this is the best Food tour of Rome?
Friendly & passionate foodie guide
VIP access to 1st Century b.C. Roman quarry
Magical candlelight atmosphere.
Guided light dinner with wine pairing
Discovering Rome during WWII
Reserved table in the garden for light dinner
Includes
- Three good Italian wines (including sparkling).
- A seasonal 2-course tasting dinner.
- Bread basket.
- English speaking foodie guide and wines connoisseur giving a fun and informative presentation.
- Access to the private cellar.
- All food will be served with different fine wines paired by the chef and the sommelier to enhance your tasting experience.
- Personal shopping
- Additional food not included in the program
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Access to the cellar during maintanance or restoration works.
