Five-Wine Trastevere Tasting with Gelato

Name: Five-Wine Trastevere Tasting with Gelato
Brand: TrastevereFoodTour
Price: 40.91 USD
Availability: InStock

5.0(75 reviews)

•Provided by:COOKING ITALY

⭐ 5/5 (75 reviews) | 💰 $40.91 | ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours | 👥 Max Up to 14 people

💡What is the Five-Wine Trastevere Tasting with Gelato?

COOKING ITALY runs a 2-hour seated wine tasting and food pairing at Essenza wine bar on Via della Scala in Trastevere, Rome, priced from $40.91. You'll taste five Italian wines — Barolo, Frascati Superiore, Cesanese, Cacchione and Prosecco Belta — paired with pecorino romano (aged sheep's milk cheese), truffles, aged balsamic and gelato (Italian ice cream). Best for wine-curious travelers, not a dinner replacement.

Tour at a Glance

Duration	2 hours
Price (from)	$40.91 per person
Alcohol	Included
Meeting point	Please come Inside the restaurant essenza wine bar located at Via della Scala, 27a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Group size	Small groups available
Accessibility	Wheelchair accessible
Languages	English
Operator	COOKING ITALY
Cancellation	Free cancellation available
Rating	5/5 (75 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

2 hours$40.91 per person

DurationAlcohol

2 hoursIncluded

DurationMeeting point

2 hoursPlease come Inside the restaurant essenza wine bar located at Via della Scala, 27a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

DurationGroup size

2 hoursSmall groups available

DurationAccessibility

2 hoursWheelchair accessible

DurationLanguages

2 hoursEnglish

DurationOperator

2 hoursCOOKING ITALY

DurationCancellation

2 hoursFree cancellation available

DurationRating

2 hours5/5 (75 reviews)

🔄Price & reviews last verified on July 15, 2026

👨‍🍳 What Makes This Worth Booking

COOKING ITALY's tasting at Essenza wine bar puts an expert guide across the table walking you through five regional Italian pours — vineyard stories, winemaking history, and the aroma-recognition prompts that turn drinking into learning.

The differentiator here is sequencing and context: pairing each wine to a specific food and explaining why it works is something you can't reconstruct alone at a bar. It's a seated, small-group format for up to 14 in a single Trastevere room, not a walking crawl.

🍜 The Experience

This is a seated wine tasting held in one location — Essenza wine bar in central Trastevere — rather than a stop-by-stop street walk. The listing describes it as a complete sensory tasting built around five wines and their food pairings.

You'll work through five wines from vineyards across Italy: Barolo, Frascati Superiore, Cesanese, Cacchione and Prosecco Belta. The guide unveils the story and local winemaking tradition behind each pour as you taste.

The food pairings include pecorino romano (aged sheep's milk cheese), Filettuccio Barolo, 30-year-aged balsamic vinegar, truffles, and fried cod fish. The description frames these as pairings chosen to match each wine's profile.

Gelato (Italian ice cream) features in the lineup as well, closing the tasting on a sweet note. Throughout, the format leans into recognizing aromas and flavors — the guide prompts you to challenge your own palate.

The listing doesn't break the session into timed stops or state a total tasting count — it's a single-venue tasting, not a multi-stop tour.

💰 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: COOKING ITALY's Essenza tasting is priced from $40.91 for five wines plus paired food across 2 hours — that works out to roughly $8 per wine before the food is counted. A DIY route in Trastevere gets you snacks for €2-6 each and a filling street-food meal under €15, but you'd be buying glasses blind with no one explaining the Barolo, the Cesanese or why the balsamic and truffles are matched to them. The premium buys the guide's structure and the aroma-recognition coaching, not just the pours.

Worth it if:

You want to understand Italian wine regions, not just drink — the guide's vineyard stories are the product
You prefer a seated, small-group session (up to 14) over a walking crawl
You like the idea of five distinct pours with matched food in one sitting

Skip it if:

You're hungry — with five tastings and gelato, this reads as a tasting, not a dinner replacement
You want to cover ground; this stays in one Trastevere venue

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⚡ Skip the line · 👥 Small group · ✅ Free cancellation · ♿ Wheelchair accessible

💡 Prices may vary based on date and group size. Current tour highlighted.

✅ What's Included

Five wines: Barolo, Frascati Superiore, Cesanese, Cacchione and Prosecco Belta
Food pairings: pecorino romano, Filettuccio Barolo, 30-year-aged balsamic vinegar, truffles, fried cod fish
Gelato
Expert guide with wine and winemaking commentary
Small-group seating for up to 14

❌ Not Included

Hotel pick-up
Any food or drink beyond the listed pairings and pours

🥗 Dietary & Comfort

The listing does not address vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free needs — confirm with COOKING ITALY before booking, since pairings include fried cod fish and cheese. The venue is flagged wheelchair accessible in the structured features, which matters given this is a seated, single-location tasting rather than a walk over cobbles.

Alcohol is central here — five wines are poured — so it's oriented to adults; Italy's legal drinking age is 18. The listing states no spice, allergy or adventurous-item details beyond the named pairings.

ℹ️ Practical Info

Meeting Point: Inside Essenza wine bar, Via della Scala, 27a, 00153 Roma RM — go in and find the group inside the restaurant.

🤫 Insider Tip

Because this is a seated tasting rather than a meal, eat something light beforehand — five wines across 2 hours land better with food in you, and the pairings are tasting-sized, not dinner portions.

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TrastevereFoodTour Editorial Review

4.1

★★★★★★★★★★TrastevereFoodTour Rating — independent editorial score

“Five wines paired with aged balsamic, truffles, and regional cheeses fill two hours in Trastevere. The session runs in a locally established restaurant and includes a gelato component alongside the wine and food pairings. The listing does not specify dietary accommodations or whether the experience substitutes for a meal, which matters for guests with restrictions or appetite-driven expectations. Smart choice for: wine-curious travelers who want structured tasting guidance in a neighborhood setting without committing to a full dining budget.”

By TrastevereFoodTour Editorial TeamJul 15, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

5.0(75 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through GetYourGuide

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace dinner?▾

No — it's a wine tasting with paired bites and gelato, not a full meal. Plan to eat separately, or arrive with a light meal already in you.

Can vegetarians join?▾

The listing doesn't state vegetarian options, and pairings include fried cod fish and cheese. Ask COOKING ITALY before booking.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?▾

Yes — the structured features flag it as wheelchair accessible, and it's a seated tasting in one location on Via della Scala.

How much wine do I get?▾

Five wines are included — Barolo, Frascati Superiore, Cesanese, Cacchione and Prosecco Belta — each with a food pairing. Pour sizes aren't specified in the listing.