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
Reviews(11)
This was a wonderful tasting experience! We were hung up with traffic and ended up being a little bit later than the suggested arrival time, and the hosts could not have been more kind about it. We were shown to a table in a beautiful wine cellar room, with a spread already set out for us. They guided us through a classic tasting experience, explaining the wines and where they were from and what they best pair with. We got the option that did not also include a dinner so we had cheeses and meats along with fruit spreads and olives, but there was plenty there to fill someone up! We didn’t feel rushed at all, and the hosts were very kind and accommodating. This was a very nice, classic Roman wine tasting experience I would recommend to everyone!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! 🍷✨ We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tasting in our wine cellar and felt welcomed and unrushed, even after arriving a bit later. It’s great to know that you appreciated the wines, pairings, and classic Roman atmosphere we aim to create. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another tasting whenever you return to Rome! 🇮🇹
A must do for wine lovers! Located in a beautiful wine cellar, this experience is very special and you feel like you've VIP treatment all throughout due to the cellar only having 5 tables. Ginevra & her team are very knowledgeable and a pleasure to host. It was a birthday surprise for my other half & we thoroughly enjoyed it. What a special time!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We're truly delighted to hear that your experience at Fabullus felt special and intimate — that's exactly what we aim for. It was a pleasure to have you celebrate such an important occasion with us, and we're thrilled that the birthday surprise was a success. Ginevra and the team will be so happy to know their passion and care made a difference. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tasting very soon! 🍷
The experience was amazing. The wines were all great as well as the food. My fiancée’s favorite food in Rome was at this experience. She was very knowledgeable with the food pairings and we enjoyed our experience.
That's wonderful to hear you both had a truly fantastic experience at Fabullus Wine Cellar! It's always a pleasure when the food and wine pairings are a hit, and especially great that your fiancée found her favorite Roman food during this experience there.
Great knowledge service and wine/food. Our host was happy to provide useful context and history for everything that she served
Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy you have appreciated our efforts to give the best possible service. Every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and provide the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect, but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano
This was amazing. So friendly and such a beautiful setting. Our host was outstanding. This was a memory we will treasure forever thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that you found it authentic, beautiful, and memorable. It’s fantastic to know that your host made the visit even more special. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re honored to have been part of a memory you’ll treasure forever. Thank you for choosing Tour in the City — we hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards, Tour in the City Team
The Food and the Wine Pairings were amazing. They really took care of us and made it very special. I would highly recommend this Food and Wine Tasting Tour.
Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano
End your day in Rome perfectly: the location is beautiful, the food and wine were great, and our sommelier Geneva was both entertaining and educational. There was enough food tasting to skip dinner, making the experience both delightful and enriching. Highly recommend!
Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano
We have just been to the best wine and food tasting ever . Our host, Geneva, was outstanding, very passionate, and knowledgeable. The setting is beautiful also .
Dear Guest, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing wine and food tasting experience — being called “the best ever” truly makes us smile! Geneva will be so happy to read your kind words. Her passion and knowledge are exactly what make the experience so special, and we’re glad that came through so clearly. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the beautiful setting, which we believe adds something truly unique to the atmosphere. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tasting in the future! Warm regards, The Team
Excellent food in a gorgeous setting served to us by our very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable host. I’d be happy to recommend.
Amazing tour, knowledgeable and funny guide! Thank you so much! Great way to explore the center of Rome!
