3 Italian sparkling wines and how to distinguish them: Prosecco, Franciacorta..
Overview
Together with our professional sommelier you will discover the secrets of Italian sparkling wines famous all over the world. How does a Prosecco differ from a Trentodoc or a Franciacorta? What makes a sparkling wine even more precious? What kind of pairing with food can enhance its pleasure?
We taste and discuss together and the sommelier tells us a little about the Italian wine culture and the different production regions.
The two hours fly by and in the end we have acquired a bit of (Italian) wine culture...
What's Included
- Snacks Breadsticks, Olives
- Alcoholic beverages 3 tastings of Italian sparkling wines (produced with 3 different methods)
- Bottled water
- Aroma wheel - aroma wheel - Aromarad
Meeting Location
Piazza Fontana
20122 Milano MI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We invite you to discover an exclusive experience: taste three excellent sparkling wines, made with three different methods, to explore all the nuances of this fascinating category. You will learn to distinguish between the ancestral style, the Martinotti or Charmat method, and the traditional method, tasting not only the wines but also the secrets, traditions and stories of each region.
During this guided tour, we will reveal key terms such as “dosage”, “perlage”, “Charmat method” and “classic method”, revealing the secrets that make each bubble unique. You will understand how production techniques affect quality and price, and discover the peculiarities of lesser-known but equally fascinating territories.
Do not miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and let yourself be conquered by authentic and surprising flavors. Book now this sensory experience and be enchanted by the sparkling world of Italian bubbles!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
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Activity code: C-201789P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Breadsticks, Olives.
- Alcoholic beverages. 3 tastings of Italian sparkling wines (produced with 3 different methods).
- Bottled water.
- aroma wheel - aroma wheel - Aromarad.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Italian sparkling wines and how to distinguish them: Prosecco, Franciacorta.. is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Italian sparkling wines and how to distinguish them: Prosecco, Franciacorta.. will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksBreadsticks, Olives
- Alcoholic beverages3 tastings of Italian sparkling wines (produced with 3 different methods)
- Bottled water
- Aroma wheel - aroma wheel - Aromarad
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
