Verdicchio Matelica wine tasting tour: 2 wineries with driver

Drink freely while someone else handles the drive

A wine tasting activity in two wineries across the Marche hills hinterland of Macerata province, where you taste Verdicchio di Matelica DOC and regional red wines paired with local cold cuts and cheese, all arranged with a private driver in a Mercedes van so you can taste without managing the route. The guide speaks English or Italian. Pickup is included.

The experience

The day centers on Verdicchio di Matelica (the native white wine of the region now labeled MATELICA DOC) tasted alongside reds like Sangiovese, Merlot and Ciliegiolo from the same hinterland producers. Each tasting is paired with a chopping board of local cold cuts and cheeses made in the territory. Two different wineries give you a sense of how the landscape and the winemakers shape what ends up in the glass.

A professional NCC driver in a Mercedes van handles all the navigation and the stops, which means you taste at both wineries without worrying about the road. The van seats up to seven, so the group stays small. The whole experience runs five hours, leaving you time to settle into the Marche hills rhythm without the day feeling rushed or crammed.

A guide fluent in English or Italian walks you through each tasting and explains what you're drinking. If you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transfer in a Mercedes van with a professional NCC driver.
• wine tastings at two wineries in the Macerata hinterland.
• Verdicchio di Matelica DOC and regional red wines.
• local cold cuts and cheese board paired with each tasting.
• guide in English or Italian.
• pickup from your location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Sweet Life Italy Travel

Is this one for you?The private driver is what makes this work: you taste freely at both wineries without managing the route or worrying about driving back. It suits anyone who wants to explore the region's wines without the logistics, and families traveling with young children benefit from the flexibility and the van's specialized seats.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What wines do you taste at the two wineries?

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC is the main white wine you'll taste. It's the signature of the region. The tastings also include red wines from the area, typically Sangiovese, Merlot and Ciliegiolo, so you get a fuller picture of what the Macerata hinterland produces.

Does the driver take you straight to the wineries, or are there other stops along the way?

The itinerary focuses on the two wineries themselves. The driver brings you to each one and waits while you taste, then takes you to the second. The route through the Marche hills is part of the experience, but the stops are the tastings.

Can you eat lunch at the wineries, or is food only the cheese and cold cuts board?

The pairing with each tasting is a local cold cuts and cheese chopping board designed to complement the wines. That's what's included. The wineries themselves may have restaurants, but those are separate.

How does pickup work if you're staying outside the immediate area?

Pickup is included in the experience. Let the operator know where you're staying in or near Macerata, and the driver will collect you from your location at the agreed time.

Is this tour suitable if you don't know much about wine?

Yes. The guide explains each wine as you taste it, so you learn as you go. The experience is built around enjoying the wines and the landscape together, not on having expertise beforehand.