Rome VIP Wine and Food Tasting in a 2,000 Year Old Roman Cistern
Description
In the heart of the most characteristic district of Rome, Trastevere, it is located in the basement of an 18th-century building, the Catina Fabullus. An underground cellar, obtained from the careful recovery of a cistern of the 1st century A.C., furnished with antique furniture that make this place unique. By booking this food and wine tasting, you will have the opportunity to experience an exclusive moment. During the tasting, served in an underground environment with over 2000 years of history, our staff will welcome you and tell the stories and origins of many Italian culinary delicacies. Prepare to immerse yourself in history and savor the best Italian culinary culture paired with rare and excellent wines, all produced with respect for tradition. Fabulous winery has selected for you the products recognized by the Slow Food* presidium from small artisans who preserve the tradition and history of Italian gastronomy while respecting the environment and biodiversity.
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The people who live in Trastevere, the medieval maze of curving alleys and piazzette on the west bank of the Tiber, believe that their neighborhood is the only true Rome — and its inhabitants the only true Romans. In the heart of the most characteristic district of Rome, Trastevere, it is located in the basement of an 18th-century building, the Catina Fabulous. An authentic underground cellar, obtained from the careful and skillful recovery of a Roman cistern from the 1st century AD, furnished with antique objects and furniture that make this place unique. Original Roman marble, ancient artifacts, furniture, and things related to the production of wine decorate the walls and wooden shelves, which make this place welcoming and pleasant. Over the years, this cellar has become a place for tastings of excellent products for lovers of products with authentic taste and faithful to the ancient tradition of Italian food and wine culture.
The Fabullus winery is the ideal place to live and share an experience in which food and wine balance each other in a perfect combination of tastes. It is a true sensory and informative journey in a perfectly preserved ancient environment, during which you can appreciate and learn about many aspects and secrets of the Traditional Italian food and wine art. In the heart of the most characteristic neighborhood of Rome, Trastevere, the Wine Cellar Fabullus is located in the basement of an 18th century building. An authentic underground cellar, obtained from the careful and skillful recovery of a Roman cistern from the 1st century BC, furnished with antique objects and furniture that make this place unique. Our philosophy is to combine pleasure with the history of Italian culinary culture by selecting excellent products by combining them with high quality wines that express the essence of our peninsula.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mandatory meeting time for the experience is 5 minutes before the scheduled time
- Late arrivals cannot join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- The activity can suffer 10 min variation due to organizational resons
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- It is mandatory to communicate any allergies or intolerances to food and drinks at the time of booking. Failure to communicate does not guarantee the service.
- Fabullus and the staff are not responsible for any reactions caused by allergies or intolerances to food and drinks if not communicated before the service.
- Not recommended for children under 7
- Not recommended for children under 7 years of age or for enfant
- Not recommended for Vegans and for diabetes