Cinque Terre Oil Tasting with Wine & Focaccia: Sommelier-Led

Learn to taste like a sommelier in one hour, with two oils and the coast behind you

A one-hour sensory tasting in Cinque Terre led by a certified AIS sommelier, where you learn to evaluate two premium extra virgin olive oils through sight, smell and taste. The experience includes fresh Ligurian focaccia and a glass of local Cinque Terre wine, grounded in the story of how steep sea-facing terraces shape the region's oils.

The experience

A certified sommelier walks you through the history and terroir of Cinque Terre's olive cultivation, starting with how the steep, sea-facing terraces and coastal environment create the distinct flavor profile locals call "liquid gold." You engage your senses (sight, smell, taste) using professional evaluation techniques to recognize the characteristics of two different extra virgin olive oils, learning what to look for and why it matters.

The tasting pairs each oil with freshly baked Ligurian focaccia, the traditional local bread that cuts through and complements the oil's notes. A glass of Cinque Terre wine closes the experience, tying together the land, the sea, and the products that define the region. The whole arc, from terroir to table, takes about an hour and sits grounded in what makes this corner of the Italian Riviera distinct.

What’s included

• Professional tasting of two types of extra virgin olive oil led by a certified AIS sommelier.
• traditional Ligurian focaccia.
• one glass of authentic Cinque Terre wine.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to6h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?The sommelier-led format means you learn the techniques and reasoning behind professional tasting rather than simply sampling: useful if you want to understand what you're tasting, not just enjoy it. The one-hour window fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Cinque Terre without dominating your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I learn to taste in the two olive oils?

The sommelier teaches you professional tasting techniques to identify and recognize the distinct characteristics of each oil: the sight, smell and taste notes that separate them. You learn how to evaluate what you're experiencing, not just consume it.

Is this experience suitable if I've never done a wine or oil tasting before?

Yes. The tasting is designed for food lovers at any level. The sommelier leads you through the techniques and the sensory evaluation step by step. No prior knowledge is required.

What is Ligurian focaccia, and why is it paired with the oils?

Ligurian focaccia is a traditional local flatbread, freshly baked and often finished with olive oil and sea salt. It pairs with the oils because the bread's texture and flavor complement the oil's notes, letting you taste each one more fully.

How long is the whole experience?

The tasting runs about one hour from start to finish, including the history, the professional evaluation of both oils, the focaccia pairing, and the closing glass of wine.

What is the connection between Cinque Terre's steep terraces and the flavor of the oils?

The steep, sea-facing terraces create a unique coastal environment that shapes how the olive trees grow and what flavors develop in the oil. The sommelier explains this terroir (how the land and sea together influence the final product) as part of the tasting.