Wine Tasting in Como: 7 Italian Wines with Food Pairing

Taste seven Italian wines and learn what makes each one distinct, paired with local cheese and cured meat.

A wine tasting class in Como pairs seven carefully selected Italian wines with local gastronomic specialties (cured meat, cheese, porcini and anchovies), while a professional sommelier walks you through tasting notes, grape varieties and winemaking methods. The experience takes place in Capitan Drake, a refined wine shop steps from the old city walls and a 10-minute walk from the train station. You choose whether you want red, white or sparkling wines, and vegetarian options are available on request. Non-drinkers are welcome with soft drinks and other non-alcoholic alternatives.

The experience

You arrive at Capitan Drake, an elegant wine shop in the center of Como, just a few steps from the old city walls and easy to reach from the train station. A professional sommelier greets you and walks you through a tasting of seven Italian wines, each one chosen to represent different grape varieties, regions and winemaking traditions. As you taste each glass, the sommelier shares the story behind it, where the grapes come from, how the wine was made, what flavors to look for. You learn to notice the differences between wines, what makes one region's style distinct from another.

Between tastings, you eat Italian gastronomic specialties paired to complement each wine: cured meat, cheese with compote, porcini, anchovies, buffalo mozzarella. The food is not an afterthought. It is chosen to show how flavors work together. If you prefer vegetarian options, those are available on request. The whole experience lasts about two hours, long enough to slow down and actually taste, not long enough to feel rushed through it.

You choose at checkout whether you want to taste red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, or a mix: the sommelier tailors the selection to what you prefer. If you don't drink alcohol, the shop has soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages, and you're welcome to join the tasting and learn the same way. The wine shop is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Seven Italian wines chosen to your preference (red, white, or sparkling).
• professional sommelier guidance through tasting notes, grape varieties and winemaking methods.
• Italian gastronomic specialties including cured meat, cheese with compote, porcini, anchovies and buffalo mozzarella.
• vegetarian options available on request.
• soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages for non-drinkers.

Options for this experience

3 options

Top Wine Tasting: 7 Wines, MeatGuide in English or Italian · 16:00 and 18:30Tasting of 7 fine wines, paired with cured meats, cheeses and Italian gastronomic specialties

Top Wine Tasting: 7 Wines, VegetarianGuide in English or Italian · 11:30, 16:00 and 18:30Vegetarian board: Top Wine Tasting with a vegetarian dish

Top Wine Tasting in Como TownGuide in English or Italian · 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Capitan Drake

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn how to taste wine and understand what you're drinking, not just sample a few glasses. The sommelier's guidance and the two-hour pace make it a class, not a quick stop. You'll actually remember the differences between the wines and the regions they come from.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What kinds of wines will I taste?

You choose at checkout: red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, or a selection of all three. The sommelier picks seven wines from Italy's most prestigious regions, tailored to your preference, and explains the grape varieties and winemaking methods behind each one.

Is this tasting suitable if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Non-drinkers are welcome, and the wine shop provides soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages so you can participate in the tasting experience and learn from the sommelier in the same way.

What food is served with the wines?

The tasting includes Italian gastronomic specialties chosen to pair with each wine: cured meat, cheese with compote, porcini, anchovies, and buffalo mozzarella. Vegetarian options are available on request.

How long does the tasting last?

The experience takes about two hours, which gives you time to taste each wine carefully and learn from the sommelier without feeling rushed.

Where is the wine shop located and how do I get there?

Capitan Drake is in the center of Como, just a few steps from the old city walls. It's a 10-minute walk from Central train Station San Giovanni and the lakefront, and public transportation options are available nearby.

What is the minimum age for this tasting?

The minimum age is 18 years old.