FRASCATI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Afternoon Among the Vines: Frascati’s Minardi Farmhouse for Wine, Oil and a Slow Country Lunch
A compact, three-hour outing from Frascati that pairs a guided vineyard tour and tasting of boutique wines and olive oil with a traditional farmhouse lunch.
Afternoon Among the Vines: Frascati’s Minardi Farmhouse for Wine, Oil and a Slow Country Lunch.
Set into the historic Frascati vineyards overlooking Rome, the family-run Minardi Wine Farmhouse offers a short, restorative escape: a guided look at the vines and cellar, a tasting of boutique wines and extra-virgin olive oil, and a chef-prepared farmhouse lunch of local specialties.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vineyards with a View
The Minardi farmhouse sits in the historic Frascati vineyards on a picturesque slope with views toward the city — a compact landscape built for slow tasting and unhurried conversation.
Boutique Wines and Olive Oil
Enjoy a guided tasting led by a licensed wine taster that pairs the estate’s boutique wines with their extra-virgin olive oil, emphasizing local flavors and production techniques.
Traditional Farmhouse Lunch
A farmhouse lunch prepared by the chef accompanies the tasting, showcasing the regional specialties of Frascati alongside the winery’s pours.
What the day feels like
What the Afternoon Feels Like
Over three hours you move from a short meeting point in Frascati to the Minardi farmhouse, guided through vines and the wine-making area, sit for a structured tasting of wine and olive oil, and share a traditional lunch prepared on site — all conducted in English by an experienced guide and licensed taster.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs approximately three hours.
Meet at Piazzale Sandro Pertini in Frascati; transport by car or minivan between Frascati and the farmhouse is included.
An English-speaking guide and a licensed wine taster lead the tour and tasting.
Included: return transport between Frascati and the farmhouse, an English-speaking guide and licensed wine taster, vineyard and farmhouse tour, guided wine and olive oil tasting, and a farmhouse lunch prepared by the chef.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The tour and tasting last approximately three hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Piazzale Sandro Pertini in Frascati (postal code 00044).
Are transfers included?
Yes — transport by car or minivan between Frascati and the Minardi farmhouse is included, with return to Frascati provided.
Is there an English-speaking guide?
Yes — the outing is led by an English-speaking guide and a licensed wine taster.
Is lunch included?
Yes — a traditional farmhouse lunch prepared by the chef is included as part of the experience.
Who is this suitable for?
The program is presented as suitable for all ages and is designed as a short, relaxed vineyard visit with tasting and lunch.