Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour with Neapolitan Lunch

Roman wine production never stopped here. They still make it in amphorae the way it was done 2,000 years ago.

A private wine tasting tour of the Bosco de' Medici estate near Pompeii, running daily from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, combines a walk through the vineyard and winemaking rooms with a stop at the Necropolis of 79 AD and a guided tasting of five wines plus sparkling, paired with a full Neapolitan lunch. The estate revives ancient Roman amphora wine production techniques on the same land. The tour includes the 18th-century farmhouse, experimental vineyard, refining room with wooden barrels, and a menu of regional starters, handmade pasta, entrecôte, and dessert. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and Neapolitan lunch

• Visit 18th-century farmhouse
• Walk through experimental vineyard
• Stop at Necropolis of 79 AD
• Explore winemaking room
• Visit refining room with barrels and amphorae
• Guided wine tasting
• Enjoy typical Neapolitan lunch

The experience

The tour starts at the 18th-century farmhouse and moves through the experimental vineyard, where you'll see how Bosco de' Medici grows grapes on land that has been producing wine since ancient times. The walk takes you into the winemaking and refining rooms, the heart of the operation, where wooden barrels and amphorae sit side by side. The amphorae are the real story: the estate revived the exact Roman technique of fermenting and aging wine in clay vessels, a method that vanished for centuries and now exists nowhere else in the region. You'll taste five wines made this way, plus a sparkling, each one paired with the courses as they arrive.

The Necropolis of 79 AD sits on the estate grounds, a burial site preserved from the eruption that buried Pompeii. It's a short stop but it anchors the whole experience. You're standing on land where Romans lived, died, and made wine, and the estate's revival of their techniques is not nostalgia but a direct line back. The guide walks you through what you're tasting and why the amphora method changes the flavor, and the connection between the soil, the ancient practice, and the glass in your hand becomes concrete.

Lunch arrives after the tasting: a full Neapolitan spread starting with local salami, buffalo mozzarella from Campania, and aubergine parmigiana, followed by handmade raviolo, then entrecôte with seasonal vegetables, and dessert. The menu is built around what grows and what the region has always cooked, and it's paired so the wines don't fight the food. They're meant to sit together. If you need a vegetarian version, tell them when you book and they'll adjust every course. The whole experience runs about two hours, and because it's private, the pace is yours: you move when you're ready, linger over a glass, ask the guide to explain something twice.

What’s included

• Private tour with a live guide.
• wine tasting of five wines plus sparkling.
• typical Neapolitan lunch with starters, handmade pasta, entrecôte, and dessert.
• visit to the 18th-century farmhouse, experimental vineyard, winemaking and refining rooms with barrels and amphorae.
• stop at the Necropolis of 79 AD.
• vegetarian menu available with advance notice.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 11:30, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bosco de Medici Winery

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace through the vineyard and winemaking rooms, with standing and tasting at each stop: a moderate amount of movement over two hours, not strenuous but not sedentary either. If you want to understand how ancient Roman wine production still works on the same land, and you're willing to spend an afternoon tasting and eating, this one holds the whole story together without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What exactly is amphora wine and why does it taste different?

Amphora wine ferments and ages in clay vessels instead of steel or wood, a Roman technique the Bosco de' Medici estate revived. The porous clay allows micro-oxidation during aging, which softens tannins and creates flavors you won't find in wines made any other way: earthier, rounder, with a texture that feels older and more settled.

Is there really a 2,000-year-old burial site on the vineyard?

The Necropolis of 79 AD sits on the estate grounds: a cemetery preserved from the eruption that buried Pompeii. It's a brief stop during the tour, and it's the reason the land itself is part of the story: you're standing where Romans lived and died, and the estate's wine production connects directly to that history.

Can I do this tour if I don't drink wine?

The tour centers on wine tasting and is built around pairing wines with lunch, so it's designed for people who want to taste. If you have concerns about alcohol or prefer not to participate in the tasting, contact the operator when you book to discuss what the experience would look like for you.

What's included in the Neapolitan lunch?

Lunch starts with a spread of Neapolitan salami, local raw ham, buffalo mozzarella from Campania, provolone del monaco with jam, aubergine parmigiana, fried pasta timbale, and potato gateau. The first course is handmade raviolo, the second course is entrecôte with seasonal vegetables, and dessert follows. All paired with the wines you've tasted.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the estate?

The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, so you'll need to arrange your own transportation to the Bosco de' Medici estate. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the estate grounds are fully wheelchair accessible if you need that access.