Frascati Vineyard Tour & Pasta Masterclass From Rome

Upon arrival in Frascati, your local host will meet you as you get off the train! From there you will be provided a 10-minute transfer to the Minardi family Wine Farmhouse by minivan or car, where you can take in the historic farmhouse grounds, the backdrop of your cooking experience. 

Put on your apron and get ready to learn how to prepare three different traditional local pasta varieties from scratch! The recipes chosen by our chef have been passed down for more than three generations including Nonna's "Ravioli" stuffed with local ingredients, "Fettuccine", and "Maltagliati".

After the class, you’re in for a wine toast with Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced on the grounds, from the family-owned olive grove. You’ll enjoy a walk through the vineyards, and a glimpse at the tried and true farming techniques and ancient winemaking traditions of the past that the family continues to follow today. While touring the old wine cellar, you'll view the tools, imagery and artifacts that have been converted into a mini "Frascati Wine Museum" surrounded by the ancient vineyards and olive groves. 

Sit down with our hosts and fellow guests to enjoy a farm-to-table meal including a rich appetizer consisting of seasonal foods including local cheese with our wine jelly, and of course the three pastas that you worked hard to prepare with our Chef!

The wines you’ll be tasting include Frascati Superiore DOCG white wine, the Vagnolo IGP red wine, as well as the Frascati Cannellino DOCF dessert wine. 

After this one-of-a-kind experience in the charming Roman countryside, you'll be driven back to the train station, for your return trip to Rome.