Enjoy a romantic Tropea wine and food tasting. Tour an organic winery, walk the vineyards, and savor an authentic buffet dinner at sunset over the sea.

Experience the authentic culinary traditions of southern Italy with an immersive Tropea wine and food tasting. Located just a short distance from the stunning Calabrian coast, this boutique estate sits on a hillside overlooking the sea, providing the perfect landscape for cultivating organic products. The location benefits from abundant Mediterranean sunshine and refreshing sea breezes, developing ideal conditions for viticulture. This late-afternoon excursion offers travelers an honest alternative to traditional tourist trails, welcoming guests into a relaxed environment where natural farming and historical local culture take center stage.

The evening begins with an engaging, educational introduction to the estate’s organic wine production methods. A live guide leads guests through the property, sharing the deep passion and sustainable practices used to tend the agricultural land. Following the introduction, visitors enjoy a leisurely, optional walk through the scenic vineyards. Walking among the rows of vines allows travelers to examine the specific regional grape varietals up close while absorbing the magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The tour provides a serene setting to learn how premium organic grapes are carefully crafted into exceptional wines by the estate team.

The highlighting feature of the tour takes place as the sun begins to lower over the horizon, setting a romantic backdrop for an authentic Calabrian buffet dinner. Guests gather in the vineyard to indulge in a generous, housemade selection of regional specialties. The traditional buffet features an array of local dishes, including fresh pastas, classic eggplant parmigiana, savory meatballs, an onion omelette highlighting the famous local sweet red onions, and rustic bruschetta. The meal is completed with a spread of artisanal mountain cheeses, local salami, spicy nduja spreads, organic honey, and housemade fruit jams. This rich dining experience showcases the true essence of farm-to-table freshness in the countryside.

To complement the rich flavors of the buffet, the estate hosts a structured tasting of six premium organic wines. The professional flight features structured red wines, crisp white wines, and vibrant rosé, offering a complete sensory exploration of Calabrian viticulture. As the sun sets completely over the sea, guests can slow down, savor their glasses, and share stories with fellow travelers among the illuminated vines. This half-day experience masterfully combines natural beauty, expert agricultural insight, and unmatched local gastronomy, ensuring that a Tropea wine and food tasting remains a highly memorable highlight of any journey through Calabria.

Highlights of Tropea Wine and Food Tasting Experience

Not Suitable for

• Wheelchair users

Know before you go

• tart times of the experience may vary slightly depending on the chosen period and summer temperatures to avoid the hottest hours of the day. If the time on your ticket changes, you will be notified 1–2 days in advance.
• In case of rain or bad weather, the experience will take place inside the winery, ensuring it can still be fully enjoyed.
• Return transfer from Tropea and surrounding areas is available upon request from €15 per person.