Top-rated Pescara Attractions, Landmarks & More

My wife Lisa and I traveled through Abruzzo with our daughters, Olivia and Elena, and their partners. Marino of BellaVita guided us, and those days were the most meaningful part of our trip to Italy.The high point for Lisa and me was tracking down my grandparents' home. Marino helped us find the house, then the birth certificate, and then the baptismal font in the church. Standing in front of that font is something I will not forget.Some of our best memories are from the table. His mom and nonna cooked a family dinner for us, and it felt like being welcomed into their home. We also shared several long, slow dinners with Marino's colleagues and friends. One day the whole group grilled arrosticini on Campo Imperatore, the mountain plateau where the spaghetti westerns were filmed. On another we went kayaking on the Tirino River, said to be the cleanest river in Europe, and it was beautiful.Marino is warm, fun, and knowledgeable, and he seems to know everyone. His connections with the locals opened doors we could never have opened on our own. If you have family roots in Abruzzo, or just want to see the region with someone who knows it well, I would book him without hesitation.

You have to get there by car. Mattia is an incredible host with huge knowledge! He is passionate about the wine and the process and the history. He recommended a local restaurant in another small village which was excellent! I could not speak highly enough of him!

Our class with Stefania was a highlight of our trip to the Abruzzo region. Her home is lovely and she was warm and welcoming to our 3 generation family group. The class was very engaging with everyone participating (with a with a tiny bit of competition for who could make the best gnocchi) and the meal on their beautiful patio was incredibly delicious. Stefania & her equally engaging husband were wonderful, charming hosts.

You are not actually at the vineyard. The tour is of their original facility that processes the wine. It truly is fascinating! You will also see the largest wooden barrel I’ve ever seen. No longer used, it held 100,000Litres. The wines and pairings are superb! Definitely worth a visit!

This venue has beautiful views, a charming host, delicious food and well selected wine pairings. Besides being a winery, they also grow olives, make their own olive oil and provide farm to table vegetables. The experience is never rushed, five courses, and a family feel of hosting. It is honestly so much for the price and without a single fault. I definitely recommend.

"I participated in the cooking experience on July 17 and I recommend it to anyone. Luisa and her husband are a fantastic couple, passionate and very knowledgeable. The dishes prepared together were delicious and the organization was impeccable. Heartfelt thanks for the wonderful welcome!"

Excellent wine, the winemakers are available and friendly

Marino and his family were simply the best hosts for our pasta making class. We learned so much and we felt so welcomed. The instructions were easy to follow and everyone was so nice. The family farm is quite a sight to see and we enjoyed seeing all of the gardening, animals, and being shown around. We very much appreciated the option for a flour that wasn't near nuts for an allergy we had in the group and that they could accommodate the protein allergies in the group.Meeting his nonna and mom were top highlights. We learned about olive oil, the regional dishes there like the dish we made and arrosticini. This experience is well worth the money paid. This was hands down the favorite experience we had while in Italy and the group voted. We hope we can introduce new friends to this experience next year. This pasta making class was everything I wanted and more.

Pleasant and interesting experience!! Aperitif in the cool of the olive trees, with high-quality local products. Recommended if you want to spend an evening different from the usual!!

It was a great experience! We were a group of 6 who lived in Silvi for a week and wanted an experience that would really give us that intimate, italian crafmanship- vibe, and this tour really gave us that experience! In the beginning it was a bit difficult to find the correct location since google maps puts the location too far away from the entrance, but our Italian taxi chauffour could help us find the right place after I came in contact with the tourguide.Then after we arrived the guide, who is also the ower of the winery ttok us to the testing. Unfortunately we didnt get a tour of the wineyard as it wasnt in bloom just yet (we were ther in the beginning of june). However we added the tasting menu to the drinks and it really elevated the experience! Everyone love testing the wines and listening to the guide explain how they make the wines and whats interesting and different about them. We all had a great time and bought some bottles to bring us home!Since our visit was of high-tourist-season it was also only us (6) during the testing, which felt really personal and exclusive :)Would really recomment this wine tasting in abruzzo!

Upon our arrival, Stefania greeted us with the warmest welcome. She took care in explaining not only how a dish was made, but the significance, flavor profiles, and even some of chemical reactions resulting in specific tastes. Her culinary expertise and sincere care for both people and food shined. With Stefania’s support and clear instructions, we prepared fried pizza, eggplant Parmesan, gnocchis, and tiramisu — you will not leave with an empty stomach! Everything was well-organized and thoughtfully planned, making the experience that much more fun. Her husband, Marcello, joined us for dinner, his wine expertise complementing our food. There was never a dull moment, as we walked in as strangers but left as friends. Your visit to Pescara will not feel complete without an exquisite cooling experience and class with Stefania!

The beauty of mountains and organic cuisine within a backdrop of historical connections and great company were second to none!

This was a 5 star experience. We felt like we were with friends and family. The food was amazing.

Awesome experience. Luisa & Michela made it an incredible evening. Felt like eating with friends. Many memories made

Experience exceptional.nestore accompanied us on this journey between modern and ancient with passion in his cantina.dopo, we sat down with other guests at a table for an aperitif in a 'magic atmosphere between cold cuts, excellent cheeses and glasses of wines that demonstrate the passion of those who produce wines with the heart.edperienza to do and repeat

We visited in mid-November, when the season is winding down and everything is peaceful. The tour was fantastic — we were welcomed warmly, and the whole story was truly captivating, from the winemaking process to the museum downstairs. We tasted five excellent wines paired with local snacks. Couldn’t recommend it more — we’d happily come back!