Florence Small-Group Italian Wine Tasting Near Ponte Vecchio

Explore Italian wines in a guided small-group tasting workshop with a FirstGlass sensory kit steps from Ponte Vecchio.

Getting started

Arrive at the Italian Wine Tasting Experience at Ponte Vecchio and check in for your scheduled small-group session hosted by FirstGlass. You meet your expert wine host, take a seat, and receive your FirstGlass sensory kit so you can follow along. Once everyone is settled, the interactive sensory tasting session begins with an introduction to the format.

What to expect

Italian Wine Tasting Experience at Ponte Vecchio

This guided small-group Italian wine tasting workshop takes place just steps from the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Across the session, you explore premium Italian wines while learning how professionals assess aromas, colours, and flavours.

Features

• A guided Italian wine tasting with an expert host leads the entire workshop, with a focus on learning how to taste wine using professional sensory techniques. Your host also introduces Italy’s most famous wine regions and native grape varieties so you can place each pour in its regional context.
• Premium Italian wines are at the center of the session, with a choice of 2 full glasses of wine or 4 tasting pours, aligning with the guided tasting of 4 premium Italian wines highlighted for this experience. This format is suitable for both beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts who want structured sampling.
• An interactive sensory tasting session uses the FirstGlass sensory kit to explore aromas, colours, and flavours. The kit supports an interactive aroma challenge that helps train your sense of smell and deepens your understanding of each wine’s profile.
• Water throughout the session is provided so you can cleanse your palate between wines. Light snacks, including olives, taralli, and nuts, are served to complement the tasting and keep your senses focused on how food and wine interact.