Lombardy Regional Wine Tasting and Pairing in Como
Pour 4 exquisite wines with Italian salumi and aged cheeses on a locally hosted small group tour
Lake Como is famous for its views, but the Lombardy region’s food and wine deserve a spotlight all their own. This small-group tasting puts these flavors front and center. Tucked 10 minutes from Lake Como at a local wine, taste 4 regional wines selected by your host to walk you across northern Italy's best wine country. Pair your wine with Salumi, aged cheeses, and other local Lombardy products. This tour is easily the most flavorful hour you'll spend in Como.
What You Get With This Tour
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Sip Lombardy by the shores of Como
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Expert English-speaking host
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Tasting of 4 local Italian wines
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Cured meats and aged cheese board
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Pizza and soft drink for kids
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Small group experience
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at a local wine bar by the Lake
Meet your host at an enoteca, a local wine bar, a 10-minute walk from Lake Como. Step into the warm space, lined floor-to-ceiling with regional bottles, ready for an hour of Lombardy flavor. -
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Open with a crisp Lombard white
Your host kicks things off with a brief tour of northern Italy's wine country, then pours a chilled Lugana or Pinot Grigio. Swirl, sniff, and taste how lake-influenced soils shape its citrus and stone-fruit notes. -
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Pair reds with cured meats and cheese
Next, two reds arrive beside a generous board of Italian salumi and aged cheeses. Taste how a velvety Valtellina red softens against bresaola dried beef, while a bolder Lombard blend cuts through the creamy richness of Taleggio cheese. -
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Finish with a regional standout
Then comes the final pour, often a robust Sforzato or sweet passito from Lombard vineyards. Compare it against the earlier wines and chat with your host about local producers and bottles worth tracking down. -
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Your tour ends where it started
As the tasting wraps, polish off the last bites of the board and jot down your favorite labels. From here, it's just a 10-minute stroll down to the lake, ready for a sunset passeggiata or evening aperitivo.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: This experience is wheelchair accessible, with ground-level access to the enoteca and stroller-friendly surfaces. Nearby public transportation is also accessible. Please contact us in advance with any mobility concerns, so we can make the proper arrangements.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine, participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Children and Infants: Children are welcome on this experience and will receive a non-alcoholic drink and a slice of pizza in place of the wine tasting.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking host
Tasting of 4 local Italian wines
Platter of Italian cured meats and aged cheeses
Non-alcoholic drink and slice of pizza for children
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Valid government-issued ID
Camera
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tasting welcomes families and children of all ages. Kids will enjoy a non-alcoholic drink and a slice of pizza while the adults sample the wines and food board. Anyone drinking wine must be 18 or older.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
The enoteca is wheelchair accessible, with ground-level access and stroller-friendly surfaces. Nearby public transportation is also accessible. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Is lunch included in this experience?
Lunch is not included, but the food pairing fills the role of a light meal. You'll enjoy a generous board of Italian salumi and aged cheeses with your 4-wine tastings. If you'd like a fuller meal afterward, your host can recommend nearby spots in Como.
How do I get to the enoteca?
The enoteca sits 10 minutes by foot from the lakefront and a short walk from Como's train station, with public transit options nearby. Parking in Como can be limited, so public transport is the easier option.
Do I need to bring ID?
Yes, please bring a valid government-issued ID. Italian law requires guests to be at least 18 to consume alcohol, and your host may ask to verify before pouring.
