A curated selection
Ligurian and Italian wines chosen for character, origin and their ability to pair naturally with what we serve at the table.
Wine experiences in Val di Vara
Wine tasting near Cinque Terre, in authentic Liguria
An evening around a glass, with Ligurian wines, small producers, pairings from our kitchen and stories from the region. No formality: just the time and conviviality that are part of life at I Due Ghiri.
By reservationOpen to non-resident guestsVal di Vara · La Spezia countryside
I Due Ghiri
Not a wine lesson. A conversation around a glass.
Wine tasting is one of the experiences that best reflects the way we welcome our guests: we sit together, taste, talk about the wine and the people behind it, without turning the evening into a technical course.
Stefano and Giulia select local and Italian wines looking not only for well-known labels, but also for small artisan producers and wineries that can tell the story of a place. The selection changes over time, and that is exactly what makes every tasting different.
Read the story of our wine tastingHow we experience it
Wine is the thread. The experience is made of people, food and place.
Stories, not technical jargon
You do not need to be an expert: we introduce each bottle simply, leaving room for questions and curiosity.
Food is part of the tasting
For us, wine and food are not separate experiences: pairings grow from Ligurian flavours and local ingredients.
A relaxed, family atmosphere
The tasting is informal and convivial, more like an evening among friends than a formal wine class, surrounded by the quiet of the countryside.
In the glass
Ligurian wines, Lunigiana and bottles chosen for the pairing
The selection is not a fixed menu: it changes with the seasons, availability and the dishes of the evening. Some grapes and styles return often because they tell our part of Liguria particularly well.
Vermentino
One of the signature white grapes of the area: fresh, mineral and naturally suited to Ligurian cuisine.
Albarola and Pigato
Ligurian varieties that reveal how diverse the region is beyond the best-known labels.
Wines from Lunigiana
Whites and reds from the borderland between Liguria and Tuscany, often less familiar and therefore especially interesting to discover.
Sciacchetrà , when available
The iconic sweet wine of the Cinque Terre can become the final glass when we find a bottle and producer we want to share.
Italian reds
When the pairing calls for it, the tasting may also include wines from Tuscany and other Italian regions.
The wines above describe the style of the experience: the actual selection may vary.
A project growing with us
Since 2022 we have also had a small vineyard
Our relationship with wine goes beyond selecting bottles. In 2022 Stefano planted a small vineyard of less than one hectare with Trebbiano, Vermentino, Albarola and Bosco.
It is a long-term agricultural project, still evolving, created to work more closely with local grape varieties and deepen the connection between countryside, food and wine.
Discover our farmFrom the land to the table
For us, a tasting without food would be incomplete
The cuisine at I Due Ghiri starts with organic ingredients, our vegetable garden, local products and traditional recipes. Wine enters the same story and changes with the dishes.
Homemade pesto, savoury vegetable pies, cheeses from the inland valleys, local cured meats and homemade desserts are some of the flavours we use for pairings. The exact formula can vary with the season and the evening.
Vermentino × Ligurian cuisineReds × cheeses and richer flavoursSciacchetrà × homemade desserts
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Wine tourism near Cinque Terre
The sea by day. A glass in the quiet of Val di Vara in the evening.
Cinque Terre is one of Liguria’s most visited destinations. I Due Ghiri is in the countryside: close enough to reach the coast, far enough to recover a completely different pace when you return.
From Calice al Cornoviglio you can plan days between Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets and La Spezia, then return to hills, woods and shared tables. This combination is what turns the tasting into part of a journey rather than simply another activity on the list.
Practical information
How to join the wine tasting
The experience is easy to arrange. Contact us before your visit and we will confirm availability and the most suitable format for your date and group.
Book in advance
Tastings are organised by reservation so we can prepare the wines and pairings with the right attention.
You do not need to stay with us
You can join even if you are not staying at the agriturismo. We simply ask you to arrange the evening in advance.
No wine knowledge required
The tasting is also designed for anyone who simply wants to understand wine and the region better, without technical jargon.
Couples, friends and small groups
A convivial experience for couples, friends or as part of a food-focused stay in Liguria.
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Before you book
Essential information about the tasting and how to organise your evening.
Where can I do a wine tasting near Cinque Terre?
At Agriturismo I Due Ghiri in Calice al Cornoviglio, in Val di Vara, we organise wine tastings by reservation in a relaxed family setting in the La Spezia countryside.
Can I join the tasting if I am not staying at the agriturismo?
Yes. You can take part without staying overnight at I Due Ghiri; we only ask you to book in advance.
Do I need to know about wine?
No. The experience is also for curious beginners. We talk about wines, producers and territory in an informal way rather than turning the evening into a technical lesson.
Which wines do you taste?
The selection changes, but may include Ligurian wines such as Vermentino, Albarola and Pigato, wines from Lunigiana, Italian reds and, when available, Sciacchetrà from Cinque Terre.
Does the tasting include food?
Food is part of the way we experience wine. We offer pairings with Ligurian flavours and local products; the exact format can vary and is agreed when booking.
Can I give a wine tasting as a gift?
Yes. I Due Ghiri Gift Cards can also be dedicated to a wine tasting, making them suitable for couples, friends and wine lovers.
A glass, without rushing
Experience a wine tasting in the Liguria that lies beyond the busiest routes
Tell us when you would like to come and how many people will be joining. We will confirm availability and the tasting format.