Lake Como

Wine & food tasting

Badge of ExcellenceComo, Italy

From $53.13

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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Use your time in Como to learn more about wine with a sommelier-led tasting session in the heart of the city. Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience.
  • Learn about each varietal from a professional sommelier
  • Savor Italian snacks that are served to complement the wine
  • Receive tasting notes to refresh your memory back home
  • Meet other wine lovers during a small-group experience

Sample Menu

Main

Mix Board

Selection of typical Italian food to taste with wines

What's Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks

    Meeting And Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Capitan Drake
      Via Francesco Benzi, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italy

      Meet you directly inside the shop, usually the tasting start at 6pm, ask to make the experience in a different time !

    Start time

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    Opening hours

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Incredible
    Lindsey_K, Mar 2023
    The family was so welcoming sharing their wines with us. The meats and cheese were delicious & such a treat. We adored this experience. We were there much longer than an hour and even went early due to not wanting to miss the ferry back to belliago & they were so accommodating.
    This was great...
    Elina_A, Mar 2023
    This was great experience. First time in life I tried sabrage! Thanks for the to the owner :) I sugest this place.
    Wonderful Experience
    Alexander_G, Mar 2023
    This was one of the best parts of the trip so far. Such a wonderful experience trying 4 different wines, and getting to learn about them in great detail. We even continued the night with friends we had made during the tasting. I would recommend this to everyone looking for a fun evening activity!
    Cute winery
    Ashanti_R, Oct 2022
    What a fabulous day we had Worth while coming for our first time Atmosphere was great. The owners were great and expressed themselves perfectly Thank you guys worth while
    Great time
    6442ams, Oct 2022
    It was a fun night. Great wine and food. Dave and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Would really recommend it.
    One of our trip to Como highlights!
    Wendy_M, Oct 2022
    Me, my husband and 2 of our closest friends (also a couple) traveled to Como as a part of our vacation and booked this activity based on the great reviews; and we are so glad we did. We chose to sit at a table of 4 vs a larger table with a mix of other visitors to Como, but they appeared to be having as much fun as we were. The 4 wine pours that came with the event were full size and not just a taste!!! Those doing the pours knew everything about where in Italy they came from, the grapes used, how they were made, what made these better than what we would typically get back in the US and shared other interesting wine facts and fun stories about their travels to select what they have in their store and served to us. On top of that was a fantastic cheese and meat board served with bread and crackers and they were kind enough to offer a little extra when we ate though the first serving. And then what a nice surprise at the end when we were offered one additional pour to have with dark chocolate. The wines were smooth, flavorful and the best I have ever had. So much so we selected 12 bottles (the maximum they can ship) to split between us, choosing a mix of our very favorites, to have shipped back to the US with the promise they would be there when we return in a week (still traveling so I will have to take his word). You cannot go wrong with this activity. We spent several hours, were not rushed and left feeling full and perhaps a little tipsy (speaking for myself only).
    Great way to make friends while on holiday and enjoy tasty wine from the region
    Mace_G, Oct 2022
    This was an amazing experience and anyone who is visiting the Como area should definitely make an effort to go! The wines were great and accompanied by a delicious bread, meat and cheese board and our host was also wonderful - so knowledgeable and welcoming, I can’t speak highly enough about this - stupendo experience!
    Nice pre-dinner event with trying.
    LynneV_M, Sep 2022
    Nice selection of wines to taste. Only was about an hour long but a good value. David was very informative.
    Lovely night
    Michelle_B, Aug 2022
    A wonderful evening . Lovey wine with a comprehensive description. The accompanying meat or cheese was perfect . A fantastically relaxed evening with great company and laughter. We also stayed an extra hour with wine bought from the store . Thank you
    Tasty, Relaxing & Fun!
    Holly_C, Aug 2022
    We loved the food and wine! Plenty of both for all four of us, our lovely host had plenty of knowledge and charisma! His Partner made the nicest lasagna I have ever had and it was the perfect balance of learning, tasting and giving us time to chill and chat too! The little kitten was an added bonus! Would 100% recommend!
    Terrific evening. Great host, great food snd superb wines.
    Michelle_W, Aug 2022
    What a great gun and informative evening. The wine selection was terrific, great value for money too.
    Perfect
    Roxy_P, Aug 2022
    Samplings of a variety of Italian wines and pairing them with small snacks was amazing. Relaxed and easy going hosts with expertise in their field. Left with an excellent bottle of Prosecco.
    Highly recommend!
    Christina_R, Jul 2022
    I booked this for my in laws and they had a great time! They ended up buying two bottles of Prosecco too. Highly recommend.
    Great way to start your trip!
    Eleanor_S, Jul 2022
    Dave was so lovely and helpful in introducing us to the wines of Italy! This was a perfect way to celebrate the start our trip in Lake Como, and we walked out with a few bottles from the tasting too because they were that good; as were the snacks! Very much recommend this tasting as a part of your trip to Como!
    Would highly recommend!!
    Leah_B, Jul 2022
    Not only did all the wines taste amazing but we also learned about its origin and enjoyed them with foods that’s complement the wines. Brilliant value for money and a great experience.
    Fabulous wine, food and education!
    Martha_B, Jun 2022
    Captain Drake was a delightful experience and great way to learn about and taste wines and foods of the region! my daughter and I shared this experience together and loved it! Would do it again upon return to Como!
    Very nice wine tasting
    Rich_B, May 2022
    We enjoyed this wine tasting in a nice little shop in Como. We sampled a nice selection of four wines with appetizers. We liked the wine choices and bought two bottles to take home.
    Great way to start the evening
    Michael_B, May 2022
    Very friendly, informative and fun. Opportunity to try 4 wines from nearby regions and learn a little about each.
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Super !! We enjoy with you, thanks for visitings Happy ti host qgain
    Great experience and even better wines 🍷!
    Naomi_M, May 2022
    Wine tasting was a really great experience. Me and my friend booked this spontaneously whilst on a trip to Milan. The table was set up with bread, crisps and a range of wine glasses. A board was brought out with local cheese and ham to pair with wines. There was 5 of us at the wine tasting in total. It was a very easy going experience, not too intense at all. The 5 different wines were described, and then we were invited to try them. We were then left to chat, drink and eat. The wines were amazing, best i’ve ever tried ! (I forgot to take pictures because we were all chatting and enjoying everything too much!) Had a really great time and met some lovely people. The shop/bar was lovely and the staff were welcoming. Purchased a lovely Prosecco from the shop at the end. Would 100% recommend this to couples, friends or solo travellers who want to meet new people.
    Solo wine-tasting
    Eunice_O, May 2022
    I attended the wine tasting alone and the employees made it a beautiful and relaxing experience. I would definitely come back!