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A group of people toasting at a table with wine glasses, surrounded by a wine rack with various bottles. 1
A charcuterie board with various meats, cheeses, and grapes. 2
A wine bar with wooden furniture, shelves of wine bottles, and a view of the street outside. 3
Sliced cheese, salami, and a small bowl of sauce on a wooden board. 4
A wine tasting room with a long table set for guests, surrounded by wine racks. 5
By Enoteca Capitan Drake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Taste selected wines offering a journey through italian finest wine regions
    • Discover graper varieties, regions and wine making traditions with sommelier
    • Enjoy a selection of italian gastronomic specialities paired with wines
    • Reach the wine shop in just 10 minutes on foot from lakefront or Central Station
    • Choose a Standard, Top or private tasting for the best experience possible

Activity location

    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Francesco Benzi, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italia | Meet directly at Enoteca Capitan Drake. The wine bar is conveniently located about a 10 minute walk from Como train station, the lakefront, and the historic city center.
    • Como, Lombardia, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Private Wine Tasting: 8 wines paired with local specialities

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Best Wine Tasting Experience ever

Starting time: 6:30 PM
Price details
NZ$97.68 x 1 AdultNZ$97.68
Total
Price is NZ$97.68

Standard Wine Tasting: 4 wines paired with local specialities

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 6:30 PM
Price details
NZ$126.98 x 1 AdultNZ$126.98
Total
Price is NZ$126.98

Top Wine Tasting: 7 wines paired with local specialities

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 6:30 PM
Price details
NZ$253.96 x 1 AdultNZ$253.96
Total
Price is NZ$253.96

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert sommelier guide
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of 4 or 7 fine wines (according to the option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Pairing with cured meats, cheeses, or a vegetarian dish if selected
  • Inclusions
    Private tasting option
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from the wine shop
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years, People with food allergies, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Just a 10-minute walk from Central train Station San Giovanni and the lakefront, step into Capitan Drake, an authentic and refined wine shop known for its carefully curated selection of high quality wines located a few metres from the old city walls. Choose a tasting of 4 or 7 carefully selected Italian wines, representing distinctive grape varieties, regions, and winemaking traditions.

    Let an expert sommelier guide you through each glass, sharing stories and insights about the wines and their origins. Complete the experience with a selection of Italian gastronomic specialities, carefully chosen to complement the tasting.

    Guests who do not drink alcohol are always welcome, with a selection of soft drinks and other non-alcoholic drinks available.

    Choose between the Standard and Top tasting options, or book a private Top tasting for a more exclusive experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via Francesco Benzi, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italia | Meet directly at Enoteca Capitan Drake. The wine bar is conveniently located about a 10 minute walk from Como train station, the lakefront, and the historic city center.
    • Como, Lombardia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via Francesco Benzi, 19, 22100 Como CO, Italia | Meet directly at Enoteca Capitan Drake. The wine bar is conveniently located about a 10 minute walk from Como train station, the lakefront, and the historic city center.
    • Como, Lombardia, Italy