Testaccio: Exclusive food tasting of PDO wines, cheeses, and cured meats from Lazio
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- We will pair two glasses of wine for an authentic experience of discovering the Lazio region, all amidst periodic art exhibitions by emerging Roman artists.
- We will visit the aging cave.
- Opportunity to purchase our products with a 10% discount, valid on the day of the experience
- We will taste 5 types of rare cheeses and 5 types of cured meats from only small local producers.
- The purchase of cold cuts, cheeses, wines, oils, legumes, local spirits, and amatriciana and carbonara boxes to prepare and taste at home.
- We will pair two glasses of wine for an authentic experience of discovering the Lazio region, all amidst periodic art exhibitions by emerging Roman artists.
- We will visit the aging cave.
- Opportunity to purchase our products with a 10% discount, valid on the day of the experience
- We will taste 5 types of rare cheeses and 5 types of cured meats from only small local producers.
- The purchase of cold cuts, cheeses, wines, oils, legumes, local spirits, and amatriciana and carbonara boxes to prepare and taste at home.
Enjoy a unique food and wine experience in the heart of Testaccio: taste 5 PDO cheeses from Lazio and 5 artisanal cured meats, paired with 2 glasses of wine, inside a thousand-year-old cave from the Roman era. A sensory journey through authentic flavors, ancient history and stories of small local producers in the neighborhood where real Romans eat, away from the tourist traps.
You cross the threshold and time stops. The walls of this authentic Roman archaeological cave whisper millennia-old stories as fragments of ancient amphorae emerge from the dim light. Here, where the natural temperature remains constant between 10° and 15° – exactly as in the times of the emperors – the cheeses breathe, mature, and develop flavors that are impossible to replicate elsewhere. This is not a simple food tasting: it is a sensory immersion in a place where archaeology embraces gastronomy.
What's Included: ✔ Guided food tasting of 5 PDO cheeses from Lazio ✔ Selection of 5 local artisan charcuterie ✔ 2 glasses of paired wine ✔ A visit to a historic cheese aging cave under Monte dei Cocci ✔ Lesson on the culinary traditions of Lazio ✔ Expert guide in Italian and English ✔ Opportunity to purchase local products at the end of the experience
During this exclusive experience, you will discover: the differences between the main PDO cheeses from Lazio the artisan production and aging techniques the ideal pairing of local cured meats, cheeses, and wines the deep connection between gastronomy, archaeology, and Roman identity
Why choose this experience: ✔ A unique location that is not freely accessible ✔ PDO products from small Lazio producers ✔ Excellent value for money ✔ Cultural + gastronomic experience
This is the food journey you'll be talking about for years. Where Roman archaeology meets artisanal passion, where every flavor is a discovery, where you create memories that time will not erase.
- An exclusive experience among ancient amphorae and contemporary art
- An experience that creates memories is not just about food; it is a sensory journey
- Artisan products that you won't find in supermarkets or tourist restaurants
- Europe's first and only urban cheese maturing cave
- Taste 5 cured meats, 5 rare cheeses and 2 local wines in a unique setting
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
What to bring
- Jacket
Know before you go
- Please advise of any dietary restrictions or food allergies
