TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Rome. Italy.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE WINES, FOOD, COCKTAILS. VINES.
It is centuries old but Rome still captivates in a way few cities elsewhere can, with over 500 native grape varietals and a long history of wine making. Join me as a Vinitaly Italian Wine student as we dive into the world of Italian Wines. Photo by Dario Veronesi
UPDATE 03 SEP 2025 | CHAPTER 01 DINING 02 WINEBARS 03 VINES 04 LOCAL CUISINE 05 COCKTAILS 06 RESOURCES
Dining with Wines.
01 WINE IS BEST WITH FOOD AND FRIENDS.
All roads lead to Rome. The best of Italian wines right in Roma. Photo from Facebook/Roscioli
​Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina | One of the best restaurants with a complete wine menu Italian Wines. Reservations only as it's quite famous from its Michellin Star. Mixed Reviews, service is hit and miss as they are constantly busy.
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​Via dei Giubbonari
​Rimessa Roscioli | Has one of the best wine list in Rome and makes amazing food. Great wines list and food. Been here 2 times and I found it quite alright. Price is on the higher end and must have a reservation.
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Via del Conservatorio
​Il Goccetto | True hole in the wall. Arrive early if you want a seat inside. Decent wine list and about 20 wines by the glass to choose from. If you can’t get a seat inside, you can hang around outside too.
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Via dei Banchi Vecchi
​Cul de Sac | An establishment in the Roman wine scene serving up typical Roman cuisine. Around for decads and has good food and wines.​
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Piazza di Pasquino
​Enoteca Corsi | Hole in the wall since the 40’s. Simple Roman with a large wine selection.​
​Via del Gesù
​Enoteca il Piccolo dal 1980 | Easy going vibe with a good list of wines selection and owner is very knowledgeable in Italian Wines.​
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Via del Governo Vecchio
Prati.
Trastevere.
La Gattabuia | Traditional Roman Cuisine highly regarded by many chefs with a curated wine list.
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Via del Porto
Wine Bars. Enotecas.
Here's some of our favorite wine bars serving up Aperitivo with wines and bitesize Italian snacks. Photo Instagram/ langolo_divino_roma
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02 SOMMELIERS HOT FAVOURITE
L’Angolo Divino Enoteca Vineria | Highly recommended as Massimo & Jacopo have great knowledge of Italian wines. Great wine tasting paired with little snacks. Email info@angolodivino.it to book. 4 wines for 40 eur paired with Aperitivo snacks. ​
Via dei Balestrari
Vinaietto | One of my favorite wine bars, casual vibes, busy and local. 50’s deco. Sometimes you will see lots of people standing outside drinking. Have a chat with the locals here.
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Via del Monte della Farina
Retrovino | A winebar of its parent restaurant; retrobottega, an avantgarde restaurant. The wine list is extensive with contemporary décor. Higher end of wines​
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Via d'Ascanio
Enoteca Constantini | Check out the cellars of wine merchant in Pzza Cavour. A veritable underground labyrinth covering every wine region in Italy. Just walking the isles is a great review for VIA exams.
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Piazza Cavour
Signor Vino | Started of as a wine merchant with the complete inventory of wine regions of Italy. They offer tasting flights on menu. Great way to try different wines. Service is efficient and fast.
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P.za Barberini
03 BACK TO THE VINES.
While in Rome, try some of these local wines from the Region of Lazio. Photo @lazio_wine_region.
Lazio. DOCG.
Meet the winemaker.
Cantine Ciolli - Damiano Ciolli | Damiano and Letizia are the 4th generation winemakers. The estate are situated in Central Italy, in the medieval town of Olevano Romano. The soils are fertile with deep red volcanic, ideal for producing high quality Cesancse D'Affile grapes.
Via del Corso, 00035 Olevano Romano
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Private Tours.
Tony Polzer | A private wine tour guide with wine tastings and private dinners out of Rome. Whatsapp +39 349 641 3532
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Try these wines too.
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG | White wine made in medium sweet style with Malvasia di Candia / del Lazio. Notes of White Blossom, Sage and ripe citrus fruit.
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Frascati Superiore DOCG | Dry white wine made with Malvasia di Candia / del Lazio and blended with Trebbiano Toscano. Notes of White Blossom, Sage and ripe citrus fruit.
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Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG | Cesanese di Affilie; elegantly perfumed notes of ripe cherry, cassis, rose, petals, cinnamon.
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Aleatico di Gradoli DOC | Aleatico; Aromatic red grape with notes of violets, rose, herbs, nutmeg, clove.
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Genazzano DOC | Cilegiolo. Red grape with notes of bright red cherry and red berries.
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Marino DOC | Bellone; white grape with notes of honeyed citrus, tropical fruit.
PAY IT FORWARD PER FAVORE GRAZIE MILLE
sospeso.
1coffee. 1
drink. 1plate.
For Travelers We hope to inspire you to give back when exploring new places. Every time you travel, consider paying it forward by sharing a coffee, a drink, or a meal. Your gesture can help local businesses thrive and create stronger bonds within the community.
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For Sommeliers Just as the Master Sommelier program fosters a mentoring relationship between mentor and mentee, we encourage you to share your experiences. Write about the sommeliers you meet on your travels, their journey, and the wines.
Take the opportunity to learn from the whole world of wine enthusiasts. Together, let’s make a more connected and generous place—one coffee, one drink, and one story at a time.
Inspired by the traditions of Caffè Sospeso, where a cup of coffee is paid for in advance as an anonymous gesture of gratitude, we are committed to spreading kindness and connection in two meaningful ways. This simple act embodies the spirit of generosity, and we aim to carry this forward.
Local Cuisine.
03 PAIRING WINES WITH FOOD
Roman classics to try while you are in Rome Photo Tatler Asia/Lucianoome.
Roman Pasta.
Alla gricia | Made with guanciale, Pecorino cheese, and black pepper only.
Carbonara | Made with egg yolks, cheese, and guanciale.
Cacio e Pepe | 4 ingredients only; pasta, pasta water, ground black pepper, and Pecorino Romano.
​Amatriciana | Made with tomato sauce from crushed, peeled tomatoes as well as guanciale, grated Pecorino Romano cheese onions.
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Street food.
Suppli | King of Roman street food. Rice croquettes usually filled with ragu or mozzarella.
Trappizino | Triangular pocket of pizza stuffed with meatballs, melanzane alla parmigiana (baked eggplant with caciocavallo cheese), pollo alla cacciatora (chicken in tomato sauce) and tongue in salsa verde (parsley pesto).
Carciofi Alla Giudia | Deep fried flatten artichokes.
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Porchetta | Roast pig stuffed with garlic, rosemary and fennel. The juicy meat and the crackling is served in a bun making it the most delicious sandwich.
From Spritz to Cocktails.
04 LETS HAVE A KIKI
Italy is home to the Aperol spritz and many great spirits from lemoncello to amaros. Heres some of coolest bars in Rome. Photo Instagram/Drinkkong.
Drink Kong | World Best Bar No. 21. Drink Kong serves up innovative Japanese cocktails along with Japanese snacks.
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Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti
Angry Monkey Bar | A newcomer bar featuring over 300 gins from Italy and the world.
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Viale delle Provincie
The Jerry Thomas Project | A Speakeasy in Rome. The exquisitely balanced cocktails are some of the best in all of Italy. The bar is members-only, but you can apply for inclusion once inside for 5 euros. Reservation only with the passcode given.
Vicolo Cellini
Resources.
06 LETS PLAN A TRIP
Here's some of the resources to help you plan for your next trip to Portugal. This article is dedicated to the awesome Wines of Italy.
STAY
Mama Shelter Roma | Chic and Boutique Rooms near Vatican City.
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Hotel Ripa | Boutique Hotel in Travestere
TO DO
Curated.
IT'S OUR PLEASURE. GRAZIE MILLE.
Liza is from Italy. She is a International Cabin Crew based in Milan.
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Pete is based in London. He works as an international Cabin Crew and is a Professional Sommelier.
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JJ is based in Sydney. He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and is a Professional Sommelier and teaches hospitality.
Special Thanks​.
VIA Vinitaly Alumni
Embassy of Italy, Australia