Enjoy a unique food and wine experience in the heart of Testaccio: taste 5 PDO cheeses from Lazio and 5 artisanal cured meats, paired with 2 glasses of wine, inside a thousand-year-old Roman cave. A sensory journey through authentic flavours, ancient history, and tales of small local producers in the area where real Romans eat, away from the tourist traps.
Step through the door and time stops. The walls of this authentic Roman archaeological cave whisper millennia-old stories as fragments of ancient amphorae emerge from the shadows. Here, where the natural temperature remains constant between 10° and 15° – just like in the time of the emperors – the cheeses breathe, mature, and develop flavours that are impossible to replicate elsewhere.
This isn't just a tasting; it's a sensory immersion in a place where archaeology embraces gastronomy.
What's included:
✔ Guided tasting of 5 PDO cheeses from Lazio
✔ A selection of 5 local artisan cured meats
✔ 2 glasses of wine to go with it
✔ Visit a historic cheese ageing cave under Monte dei Cocci
✔ A storey of Lazio's culinary traditions
✔ Expert guide in Italian and English
✔ You can buy local products at the end of the experience
During this exclusive experience, you'll discover:
the differences between the main PDO cheeses from Lazio
the artisanal production and ageing techniques
the perfect pairing of local cured meats, cheeses, and wines
the deep connection between gastronomy, archaeology, and Roman identity
Why choose this experience:
✔ A unique location that's not freely accessible
✔ PDO products from small Lazio producers
✔ Great value for money
✔ A cultural and culinary experience
This is the culinary journey you'll be talking about for years. Where Roman archaeology meets artisanal passion, where every flavour is a discovery, where you create memories that time won't erase.