Wine Tasting With Sommelier

Wine Tasting With Sommelier, 2 hours, rated 4.7 across 16 traveller reviews.

Overview

Five Romanian wines, poured one after another, during a single tasting session. The tasting is run by Wine Not?, and it walks you through a flight that opens with the so-called white sisters, Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala, then works toward Feteasca Neagra, the country's best known red grape. Between pours, the staff explain where each variety comes from and what makes it distinct.

The setting is relaxed rather than formal. Reviewers describe friendly hosts who explain each wine and answer questions, and more than one has written that the conversation was interesting. The tasting itself takes approximately 1 hour.

It suits groups of 1 to 15 people, and the operator particularly recommends it for groups of 5 to 15. You make your own way to the venue, since no transportation is provided, and you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Anyone curious about Romanian wine who wants a low-key introduction, rather than a classroom lecture, will feel at home here.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the venueMake your own way to the Wine Not? venue in Sibiu, as transportation is not included.
2. White wine flightThe tasting opens with the white sisters, Feteasca Alba and Feteasca Regala, with a short explanation of each.
3. Red wine flightThe flight finishes with Feteasca Neagra, the most famous Romanian red grape, plus the remaining varieties in the set of five.
4. End of tastingThe tasting takes approximately 1 hour.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the visit.

• Getting there. Pickup is not included, so plan your own route to the venue in Sibiu.
• Group feel. Groups run from 1 to 15 people, with larger groups recommended by the operator. Reviewers describe a relaxed, conversational atmosphere rather than a scripted event.
• Pace. The tasting itself takes about 1 hour. Reviews mention hosts who take time to explain each wine and let the group drink at its own pace.
• Food. Food is not part of the ticket. One review mentions homemade charcuterie and local cheeses being available as an option, so budget for that if you want something alongside the wines.
• Language. The experience is offered in Romanian and English.
• Book ahead. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, which gives some flexibility if your plans in Sibiu shift.

Common issues. A dedicated sommelier is an extra charge, so the standard ticket covers the wines and staff explanations rather than a certified sommelier. Food and transportation to the venue are also excluded. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the vehicle, which matters little here since no transport is provided.

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