Scenic Lombardy Wine Tasting with Sommelier, Lake Como

Discover an unexpected side of northern Italy with this private wine tasting in Menaggio, on the scenic shores of Lake Como. Guided by a passionate sommelier, you'll sample three regional wines while learning how Lombardy's Alpine valleys and steep terraced vineyards shape local winemaking traditions. Alongside each pour, enjoy thoughtfully paired bites that highlight the area's gastronomy.

Settle in for a privately guided winetasting experience in Menaggio, an elegant town on Lake Como's western shores, to uncover one of Italy's lesser-known wine regions: Lombardy. While this area is often better known for its lakes and mountains than for its vineyards, its Alpine valleys produce distinctive wines shaped by altitude, mineral-rich soils, and generations of careful cultivation.

Your sommelier will introduce three local wines, explaining the grape varieties, production methods, and landscapes behind each glass, all the while encouraging you to observe aromas, textures, and balance. You'll also learn about the area's so-called "heroic vineyards"—terraced slopes so steep that many growers still harvest by hand. And because tasting a good glass of wine isn't just about the wine, each glass will be paired with fresh local foods, typically cheese and charcuterie, for a fuller understanding of just how wine and cuisine naturally come together for a traditional Italian aperitivo.