RIOMAGGIORE WINE FIELD GUIDE
Vertical Vineyards of Riomaggiore: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Terraced Vines and TripleA Wines
A guided vineyard-and-cellar visit in Riomaggiore with a five‑wine tasting (including sciacchetrà and organic varieties), useful for planning a short, coastal-enology stop in Cinque Terre.
Vertical Vineyards of Riomaggiore: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Terraced Vines and TripleA Wines.
On the steep, sunlit slopes above Riomaggiore, an entire hillside drops from roughly 250 meters to the sea; here the local winemaker Heydi tends terraced vines that produce traditional sciacchetrà, saline‑tinged whites and experimental organic wines. The “vertical” vineyards tour pairs a guided walk and cellar visit with a tasting of five distinct wines, offering an intense, compact encounter with Cinque Terre’s landscape and enological traditions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dramatic terraced slopes that fall to the sea
The vineyard sits on an abrupt hillside that descends from about 250 meters to the coastline, giving panoramic coastal views that form the setting for the visit.
Five tastings ranging from sciacchetrà to organic experiments
The tasting showcases five wines produced by Heydi: traditional sweet sciacchetrà, white wines noted for salty sensations and Mediterranean aromatics, and newer organic offerings including a rosé and a red.
A cellar and vineyard visit led by the local winemaker
The itinerary includes a guided tour of the vineyard and the wine cellar where Heydi’s dedication to tradition and experimentation is evident in both production and tasting.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
In roughly two hours you move through terraced vineyard plots, descend toward coastal viewpoints and enter the cellar for a structured tasting of five wines. The visit balances scenery and enology: a short, guided exploration of vines and production, capped by tastings that range from traditional sciacchetrà to the winemaker’s organic experiments.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip details do not specify particular gear or clothing requirements.
This is a two-hour activity.
The tour takes place in English or Italian depending on group composition.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meeting location is Riomaggiore.
What is included?
The tour includes a visit to the vineyard and the wine cellar and a tasting of five wines.
What languages are used on the tour?
The tour is conducted in English or Italian depending on the group composition.
Are there age restrictions for the tasting?
Alcoholic beverages are served only to people aged 18 and over; the legal drinking age in Italy is 18.
What happens if the minimum number of participants isn't reached?
If the minimum number of participants is not reached you will be informed and reimbursed entirely of the amount paid.