MANAROLA WINE FIELD GUIDE
Sensory Wine Tasting Above the Vineyards of Manarola — 1.5‑Hour AIS Sommelier Experience
A guided tasting of three Cinque Terre white wines with Ligurian focaccia and olives, followed by a short vineyard walk to a panoramic viewpoint.
Sensory Wine Tasting Above the Vineyards of Manarola — 1.5‑Hour AIS Sommelier Experience.
Along the steep terraces of Manarola, this compact experience pairs three Cinque Terre white wines with Ligurian focaccia and olives, then traces a short path through the vineyards to a sweeping viewpoint—led by a professional AIS sommelier who frames the region’s wines through sight, smell and taste.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three Cinque Terre White Wines, Tasted Deliberately
The core of the experience is a guided tasting of three distinct Cinque Terre white wines, approached through the senses of sight, smell and taste and set against the sommelier’s explanations.
Ligurian Focaccia and Olives
Local snacks accompany the wines — Ligurian focaccia and olives provide the regional counterpoint that helps anchor the tasting.
A Light Vineyard Walk to a Panoramic Spot
After the tasting the group follows a light vineyard path that finishes at a panoramic viewpoint in Manarola, giving context to the wines and the land that produces them.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
This 1 hour 30 minute experience begins with a focused tasting of three different local whites, guided in English or Italian by an AIS professional sommelier who steers participants through visual, aromatic and flavor notes. Snacks — including Ligurian focaccia and olives — accompany the pours. The tasting gives way to a gentle walk along a vineyard path that concludes at a scenic overlook of Manarola, connecting the sensory impressions to the landscape that produces the wines.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. The meeting location is in Manarola, Cinque Terre.
Included: wine tasting of three different wines, some snacks (including focaccia and olives), and a guided walk in Manarola.
The tasting and walk are led by an AIS professional sommelier and take place in English or Italian depending on group composition.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The experience lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is in Manarola, Cinque Terre.
What is included in the tasting?
The experience includes a tasting of three different wines, some snacks, and a guided walk in Manarola; Ligurian focaccia and olives accompany the wines.
In what language is the tour conducted?
The tour takes place in English or Italian depending on the group composition.
Who leads the tasting?
The tasting is guided by an AIS professional sommelier who also serves as the tour guide.
Is there an age restriction for participants?
Yes — the legal drinking age in Italy is 18 years old; alcoholic beverages will be served only to people aged 18 and over.