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 cave from the Roman era. A sensory journey through authentic flavours, ancient history and stories of small local producers in the area where real Romans eat, away from the tourist traps.

You cross the threshold and time stops. The walls of this authentic Roman archaeological cave whisper millennia-old stories as fragments of ancient amphorae emerge from the dim light. Here, where the natural temperature remains constant between 10° and 15° – exactly as in the times of the emperors – the cheeses breathe, mature, and develop flavours that are impossible to replicate elsewhere.
This is not a simple food tasting: it is a sensory immersion in a place where archaeology embraces gastronomy.

What's Included:
✔ Guided food tasting of 5 PDO cheeses from Lazio
✔ Selection of 5 local artisan charcuterie
✔ 2 glasses of paired wine
✔ A visit to a historic cheese ageing cave under Monte dei Cocci
✔ Lesson on the culinary traditions of Lazio
✔ Expert guide in Italian and English
✔ Opportunity to purchase local products at the end of the experience

During this exclusive experience, you will discover:
the differences between the main PDO cheeses from Lazio
the artisan production and ageing techniques
the ideal 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 is not freely accessible
✔ PDO products from small Lazio producers
✔ Excellent value for money
✔ Cultural + gastronomic experience

This is the food 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 will not erase.