Can I do a wine tasting?
de-gus-ta-ZIO-ne — five syllables, stress on fourth.
When visiting a winery ('cantina') or wine bar and wanting to taste multiple wines before deciding on a purchase.
'Degustazione' = tasting. In Italian wineries, tastings are often included with a visit or charged a small fee (€5–20). They typically include 3–6 wines with small bites ('abbinamenti') of local food.
Avete un percorso di degustazione?
Do you have a tasting itinerary?
'Percorso' = path/journey — structured tastings with a narrative through the wines
Si paga la degustazione?
Is the tasting paid?
Confirm if there is a charge — many Tuscan and Piedmontese wineries charge for tastings
La degustazione comprende l'abbinamento con il cibo?
Does the tasting include food pairing?
Many tastings include local cheeses, cured meats, or bread
Wine tasting in Italy is both a sensory and cultural experience. Winemakers ('produttori') take pride in sharing not just their wines but the terroir, the traditions, and the family history behind each bottle. The best tastings feel like intimate conversations, not commercial transactions.