Wine tasting day trip from Bologna: 5 Romagna wines

The winery sits in an oasis of greenery, not in the city.

A full-day wine activity from Bologna combines private transport, a guided cellar tour at one of Emilia-Romagna's most famous wineries, and tastings of five regional DOC wines, ending with a lunch of tagliatelle and local cold cuts at a second winery. You'll spend roughly seven hours traveling between two estates, walking through production areas where modern equipment sits alongside century-old family traditions, and tasting wines in a dedicated tasting room before returning to your hotel by mid-afternoon.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Bologna at 8:30 am and a drive to the first winery, arriving by 9:45 am. A private guide leads a one-hour tour through the cellar, showing how the winery blends modern techniques with the family's traditional methods. The structure itself is surrounded by greenery (a deliberate contrast to the city you left behind), and the guide explains the production process as you move through the working areas.

At 11 am you move into the tasting room, where you'll taste four glasses of DOC wine from the territory, feeling what the operator calls "the warmth of the earth" in each pour. The wine shop sits adjacent, so you can browse bottles after the tasting. By 12:15 pm you're back in the air-conditioned vehicle heading to the second winery for lunch. There you'll eat a first course of tagliatelle or a similar regional pasta dish, paired with local cold cuts, and enjoy a final tasting before the return drive to Bologna, arriving around 2:30 pm.

The guide speaks English or Italian, and the itinerary is built for all fitness levels: no hiking or strenuous walking, just moving between rooms and tasting areas. The entire experience, including transport and both tastings, is private to your group.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Bologna hotel and back.
• one-hour guided cellar tour at the first winery.
• tasting of five DOC wines of Romagna.
• lunch at the second winery with a first course of tagliatelle or regional pasta and local cold cuts.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• wine shop access at the first estate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Is this one for you?The full day runs seven hours door-to-door, with most of the morning and early afternoon spent at the two wineries, so an early start suits anyone who wants to be back at their hotel by mid-afternoon. If you prefer a shorter outing or want to explore Bologna's city center in the afternoon, a half-day tasting closer to the city might fit better.

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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: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What wines will I taste on this day?

You'll taste five typical DOC wines of Romagna, a region known for bold reds and crisp whites. The winery selects which bottles you sample based on what's in production that season. The guide explains the character and food pairings of each as you taste.

Is breakfast included, or should I eat before pickup?

Breakfast is not included, so eat at your hotel before the 8:30 am pickup. Lunch at the second winery is included and arrives around 1 pm.

How much walking is involved in the cellar tour?

The guided tour of the cellar lasts about one hour and involves walking through production areas and storage rooms at a leisurely pace. There are no steep stairs or uneven terrain. The winery is designed for visitors and suitable for all fitness levels.

Can I buy wine to take home after the tastings?

Yes, the first winery has a wine shop where you can purchase bottles after your tasting. Many visitors buy a bottle or two to take back to their hotel or ship home.

What happens if I want to stay longer at one of the wineries?

The itinerary is fixed to fit the full experience into one day with hotel return by mid-afternoon. If you want to linger, you can arrange a separate visit, but this activity follows the set schedule to include both wineries and lunch.