Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Positano: Sommelier-led tastings

Two wineries, six wines, one sommelier's undivided attention

A private full-day wine tour from Positano into Campania's Irpinia region with an expert sommelier guide. You visit two wineries, walk through vineyards and explore ancient cellars while learning how the wines are made. Two tutored tastings let you sample six different wines, with the sommelier explaining the aromas and flavors of each one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tour in Irpinia region

• Depart from Positano, Amalfi or Ravello
• Visit first vineyard and cellar
• Guided tasting of 3 wines
• Visit second vineyard and cellar
• Guided tasting of 3 wines

The experience

You're picked up from Positano, Amalfi or Ravello and driven into the rugged Irpinia hills by your private sommelier-guide. Someone who knows these wines and can answer questions as they come up, not on a schedule. The eight-hour day centers on two estate visits: at each one, you walk through the vineyard and down into the cellar, seeing how the wines are stored and aged. The sommelier talks through the winemaking process as you move through the property, so you're learning the region's approach rather than just tasting.

The tastings happen at both wineries, three glasses at each stop, and they're guided, meaning the sommelier walks you through what you're tasting: the aromas, the flavors, how the wine sits on your palate. Six different types across the day gives you a real sense of what Irpinia produces. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are part of the booking, and if you need a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free option, you flag it when you reserve.

The remaining time goes to travel between the wineries and back to your starting point. This is a private tour, so the pace and the stops are yours alone: no group schedule to follow, no waiting for others to finish their glass.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• an expert sommelier guide who speaks English or Italian.
• guided wine tastings with six glasses of wine.
• vineyard and cellar visits at two wineries.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Wine Bus

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a sommelier's full attention for the day. A private tour means the pace, the questions and the stops are yours alone, not split across a group schedule. The eight-hour commitment suits a free day on the coast, not a quick afternoon excursion.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What kinds of wine will I taste on the Irpinia tour?

The tour includes six different types of wine across two tastings, though the specific varieties depend on what each winery is pouring that day. Your sommelier will explain each one as you taste it.

Do I need wine knowledge to join this tour?

No. The sommelier is there to teach you. The tour is built around learning how these wines are made and what makes them distinctive. Beginners and experienced drinkers both get something from the tutored tastings.

Is lunch included in the eight-hour tour?

Lunch is not included, though the sommelier can suggest places to eat in the region if you want to add a meal during the day. Water and wine tastings are part of the booking.

Can I book this tour if I'm visiting for just one afternoon?

The tour runs eight hours, so it's a full-day commitment from pickup to return. If you're staying in Positano, Amalfi or Ravello, the sommelier can pick you up and drop you back at your hotel.

What's the minimum age for the wine tastings?

You must be at least 18 years old to join the tour and participate in the tastings.