Typical Abruzzo

* According to the latest Anti Covid-19 provisions, the Green Pass will be required from 06 August 2021. The Mazzarosa Winery is one of the most historic wineries in Central Italy, it has been producing wines and oil for 150 years. Its structure, designed by Senator Devincenzi, is unique in its kind and in Italy only one other winery located in Sicily has the same architecture. Inside we still keep one of the largest barrels in Europe, of 1000 hectoliters! We are within a Nature Reserve and our wines are produced with SQNPI certification, that is Sustainable Quality.

Picnic among the olive trees with typical Abruzzo products and a bottle of wine for every 2 people Visit of the historic cellar included Relax in the open air on our estate within the Nature Reserve

An extraordinary tour of the wine history of Abruzzo. Wine tasting and appetizers. The winery is one of the oldest in Abruzzo. Born in the 1897 is now located in Nocciano, between the Gran Sasso and the Majella mountains. The winery offers an astonishing tour through the wine life in Abruzzo, especially the visit of the underground tunnels where hundred thousands bottles are stored for ageing and the ethno-antropologic museum collecting items related to the viticultural and peasant tradition in Abruzzo. The winery can be reached only by car. Tasting of 4 wines and other typical products follows the tour.

Accompanied by a professional local guide take a walk in the Castle of Rocca Calascio, famous for being the frame and set of numerous films and Hollywood films such as "Ladyhawke" and "The Name of the Rose"! Start by visiting the village below the Castle which you will then reach via the path that leads to the entrance bridge passing through the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà located along the path at the foot of the Rocca. You will continue with a typical Abruzzo lunch made of dishes made with excellence that the area expresses such as the Lentil of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Slow Food Presidium, the Saffron Dell'Aquila D.O.P. and the delicious Canestrato cheese from Castel Del Monte. This will be followed by a visit to the splendid village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with its newly renovated tower, you will explore its narrow streets and countless shops with its handcrafted products.

Meet passionate winemakers and visit a typical estate in Pescara countryside. Discover the winery history, learn all about wine production while visiting the charming cellar. Then, taste 3 different wines in a joyful atmosphere.

In the narrow territory of the village, which has always been devoted to viticulture and more generally to cultivation, one of the world's smallest Appellations of Controlled Origin has been created: the Villamagna Doc. Our philosophy stems from tradition, which has handed down to us the cultivation of roses in vineyards as a practice used since ancient times. The rose, an extremely sensitive plant, placed at the beginning of the rows, controls the health of the vine and helps the winemaker to monitor and protect the vineyard, detecting any pathologies and facilitating rapid intervention. The typicality of our production lies in the craftsmanship of each step. In fact, each bottle is individually numbered and prepared by hand until the dried rose is placed. You will visit the vineyards and olive groves and then return to the winery to the tasting of 3 Labels accompanied of the tasting of our oil with homemade bread

This three and a half hour food and wine tour offers 5 authentic tastings (the food served in abundance will replace the prenzo) in different places in the village of Pescara Vecchia: it starts with a visit to the local market and discover seasonal products and secret ingredients. You will do 2 tastings in the family-run stores of the market. You will continue in the village of the native places of Gabriele D’Annunzio doing 2 more tastings in the alleys among the dozens of restaurants, bistros and wine bars. The tour will end at a historic Pescara pastry shop with a tasting of the typical Pescara cake that Gabriele D’Annunzio loved so much: the Parrozzo

Visit a typical estate in the countryside on the Trabocchi coast, with a walk through vineyards and olive groves. Let us guide you in discovering the methods of processing in the cellar for the transformation of grapes into wine. Taste 5 typical Abruzzo wines, accompanied by genuine local products.

You will participate in a tasting of organic and biodynamic wines from Abruzzo, with a brief explanation of the history and characteristics of the producer, all with a gastronomic combination of gourmet products of the territory at Km 0.

The beer tour with visit to the Maiella brewery and tasting of beers accompanied by typical local products will offer you a complete experience for craft beer lovers. You will have the opportunity to delve into the brewing process, taste high-quality beers and discover the perfect pairings with local products. It's a must-do tour for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of craft beer.

Stuffed chickpeas are a typical Abruzzo dessert, very popular even during the Christmas holidays. The taste is very particular and delicious, thanks to the combination of chocolate with other spices and, of course…. with chickpeas! Don't be intimidated by this juxtaposition … It will amaze you! Enjoy a demonstration lesson on the making of cecio stuffed with Slow Food (Cecio di Navelli and solina flour) with explanation of the raw materials used and realization of the recipe lasting about 40 min.

Live an outdoor experience! Taste and savor genuine products of our territory! Upon arrival you can collect a Picnic box per person and go to the olive trees adjacent to the Cellar. Here you will find specially prepared stations (with straw bales, tablecloths, mood lighting) to sit freely and spend a pleasant evening. You will find a kiosk on site where you can buy roasts, wine and more separately. The evening will be enlivened by traveling live music.

Vineyard tour aboard our jeep, panoramic points between sea and mountains Visit of the historic cellar Tasting of 5 wines, oil and typical Abruzzo gastronomic products

A Wine Tour in a unique setting awaits you in the Feudo Antico winery with its Roman Villa Museum and tasting in the modern and cutting-edge structure for food and wine experiences.

Hours 8.30 All on field! The saffron flower should be picked early in the morning, 10.00 am A bit of history … Saffron arrives in Abruzzo, on the Navelli Plateau, in the the thirteenth century… 11.00 am sfioritura. Going to a company, around a table, we will be engaged in the phase of spilling and selection of stigmas, followed by the delicate operation of roasting on wood charcoal. 12.30 pm On trial of taste. The excellence of L'Aquila Saffron is known throughout the world, therefore we learn how to use this precious spice.  13.00 After the work of the camp one deserved tasting from the appetizer to the dessert, made with red gold Abruzzo.

Not a simple holiday, but a unique and unforgettable experience in Abruzzo We will accompany you to discover the greenest region in Europe ABRUZZO … a Region to Explore, Discover and Taste ABRUZZO … INFINITE beauty

You will learn how to create this polenta dish and discover how to transform traditional methods of copper cauldron in modern kitchens while creating a series of authentic and healthy local foods that will satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians, providing a range of opportunities for those who like to take some food photography. You will already have understood that ours is a typical local cicina. We are in the middle of a noble courtyard in the heart of the village, inside the room there is still a very ancient lever press from the 1600s. The Polenta di Pettorano is unique in the Abruzzo region, for the corn flour we use and the artisan workmanship as it once was; mixed an hour and a half in the copper cauldron with the wooden pole, solid and non-liquid consistency is cut into slices by a very thin wire with delicious white sauce called "Rognoso" based on pecorino cheese and fried bacon.

A scooter/bike tour to discover the food and wine specialties of Pescara, an unforgettable sensory experience. Live a unique sensory experience in Pescara. Enjoy a guided tour by scooter to admire the main attractions of the historic center of Pescara. You will be able to see many splendid monuments such as the Cathedral of San Cetteo, the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio and the suggestive cycle-pedestrian bridge of the Pont del Mare. Listen to stories about the Abruzzo city from our expert guide. Experience the tour of Pescara with itinerant tastings: you will be in a centenary pizzeria, to learn about the art of small pizza and taste a piece. You will visit typical places in the city, to taste local cold cuts and cheeses, while sipping a glass of wine. You will discover the strong flavors of the king of street-food: the Arrosticino. Don't miss a porchetta sandwich. In the best homemade ice cream parlor you can refresh yourself with a fantastic ice cream in various flavours.

Dive into Chieti like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Chieti and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Chieti typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Chieti as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

I grew up at my Nonna's house in a village nearby Teramo in the Abruzzo region. I grew up with the sound of the pasta making machine and the smell of her superb tomatoes sauce. I used to hide under the table and steal the row pasta…that's where my passion for food started. The passion for food and people took me to found ExperienceBellaVita.com, a company that promotes sustainable tourism experiences in the less touristic areas of Italy, in Abruzzo. One of the 5* Reviews "We had a fantastic time with Marino and his Nonna Amina. We made it all from scratch and it was a lot of fun, not to mention absolutely delicious. Doing it at his home with his family made for a really memorable experience for us, because when travelling it's those local connections that make it extra special."