Picnic among Olive Trees in Abruzzo: Wine & Local Food

Sit down in the olive grove with food you didn't have to pack

A two-hour picnic in the olive groves of Mazzarosa Winery in Abruzzo, set within a nature reserve, includes a basket of typical local cheeses, cured meats, bread, seasonal fruit and a shared bottle of wine, plus a guided tour of the historic cellar with its thousand-hectoliter barrel. The winery team meets you at the entrance and provides all glasses, cutlery and serving tools.

The experience

You arrive at the entrance of Mazzarosa Winery and collect a picnic basket already packed with everything you need: glasses, placemats, corkscrews, typical Abruzzo cheeses and cured meats, bread, seasonal fruit, snacks, water and a bottle of wine for every two people, chosen from their Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo or Montepulciano. From there, you walk easily into the olive groves to find your spot among the trees.

The picnic itself is the point: no schedule, no moving between stops. You sit in the open air on the estate, unpack the basket and eat at your own pace. When you're ready, you can take a guided tour of the historic cellar, where you'll walk through the barrel cellar and stand in front of one of Europe's largest barrels, holding a thousand hectoliters. The cellar tour is already included, so you choose whether to do it before the picnic, after, or skip it altogether.

The whole experience runs two hours. A live guide speaks English or Italian, depending on the group. Bring nothing except yourself. The winery handles the food, the wine, the glasses and the setup.

What’s included

• A bottle of wine for every two people (Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo or Montepulciano).
• typical Abruzzo cheeses and cured meats.
• bread, seasonal fruit and snacks.
• water, glasses, cutlery and corkscrews.
• a guided tour of the historic cellar with the barrel cellar and the thousand-hectoliter barrel.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cantina Mazzarosa

Is this one for you?The two-hour window suits an afternoon with a few hours free. The picnic stays in one spot, so you set the pace and stay as long as you want before the tour, after it, or skip the cellar altogether.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What's actually in the picnic basket?

The basket holds a bottle of wine for every two people (your choice of Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cerasuolo or Montepulciano), typical Abruzzo cheeses and cured meats, bread, seasonal fruit, snacks, water, glasses, cutlery and corkscrews. Everything you need to eat and drink is included.

Can I see the winery cellar, or is it just the picnic?

The cellar tour is included in the picnic experience. You'll see the barrel cellar and the historic thousand-hectoliter barrel, with a guide explaining the winemaking process. You decide when to do it: before eating, after, or not at all.

How far is the walk from the winery entrance to the olive grove?

The walk to the olive groves is easy and short. The winery describes it as easily reachable from the entrance. Once you arrive, you find places to sit down and stay put for the rest of the picnic.