Italian Aperitivo: Learn Monte Cassino History with Gustav Wine

Experience an Italian Aperitivo with a twist! Learn about the history of Monte Cassino while enjoying delicious local finger foods and tasting the unique Gustav Wine.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cassino - Hotel La Pace Experience, Corner Museum and Memorabilia of the Battle of Cassino.
    Multimedial storytelling with books and video of WW2.
    Amazing view of the Abbey of Monte Cassino.
    -) If you don’t find your preferred timetable for this experience, please contact me.
What's Included
  • Car park availability
  • Tasting of authentic, delicious cheese
  • Exclusive Gustav Wine tasting experience
  • Non-alcoholic drink options available at the hotel bar
What's Not Included
  • -
Additional Information

Should you maintain connections with Italian colleagues, you might already be familiar with the term “aperitivo”. This comprises ‘Italian Aperitivo, Monte Cassino History, and a sampling of Gustav Wine’. You can anticipate a ‘delectable finger food supper featuring local delicacies’ along with a distinctive experience where I eagerly engage in…

Location
Hotel La Pace - Experience
Via Abruzzi
Hotel La Pace Experience is centrally located, private parking available for free.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Erin_m
Apr 23, 2025
Aperitivo with Monte Cassino History and the Gustav Wine – with Pino - This was a truly special way to end our day in Cassino. Hosted by Pino at his accommodation—surrounded by an evocative collection of World War II artefacts—the experience was both deeply personal and thoughtfully curated. The Experience: Pino shared customized stories with us, with a particular focus on the Canadian contribution to the Battle of Monte Cassino. He tailored the conversation to our family, even drawing connections between our fathers’ wartime paths. It felt less like a tour and more like being welcomed into someone’s home for an intimate conversation about history, memory, and shared legacy. Adding to the evening’s poignancy, we met another guest whose father also fought with the Commonwealth forces. The sense of kinship and quiet reverence was moving. The tasting featured a bottle of Gustav wine—named for the infamous Gustav Line—as well as a generous spread of local meats and cheeses. While it’s clear that the hosts hope guests will also stay overnight at the accommodation, we were only able to join for the aperitivo. Pino and his wife were exceptionally gracious, packing up the wine and charcuterie for us to take with us on the train back to Rome. In Summary: This was more than a food and wine experience—it was a heartfelt tribute to those who fought, told with care and authenticity. For anyone with a personal connection to the war, or simply a deep respect for history, this experience offers a meaningful, human-centred perspective on Monte Cassino. Highly recommended, especially for Canadian and Commonwealth travellers tracing ancestral paths.
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Astrid_b
Jun 10, 2024
Personal experiences - A first class talk, discussion and film tailored to the family member's experience which we came to follow, we would recommend this activity to anyone who has personal/family association with the Polish fight and victory at the Abbey of Monte Cassino
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S5023elannep
Jun 9, 2024
An overview of the impact of WW2 on the Abbey and Polish cemetery and the reason why we should reflect - Very informative and helpful. Pino Valente was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about his subject. Highly recommend that you complete this activity before going to the Abbey and the Polish memorial especially if you have a family interest as Pino brings the landscape and history to life.
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Seaemily
Oct 11, 2023
Aperitif with history - Thanks to ongoing preparation and historical research, Mr. Pino made us aware of and passionate about a historical moment in our country about which we know little, or superficially. With this exciting experience we understood more about this page of history. Films, documents and a passionate story by Mr. Pino made us appreciate them Even more so is the visit to Monte Cassino. Plus a delicious wine and a generous aperitif. Highly recommended!
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Danielle_b
Jun 4, 2023
Highly recommend this tour! - What a great trip! I went to learn about Cassino and the war and ended up finding and meeting family members and learned of my family’s history over 200 years ago. Pino and his team were so accommodating and helpful. They did all the legwork to find my family with just a name and a birthplace. All while asking for nothing in return. I am forever grateful. Thank you!
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Deirdrem71
Oct 14, 2022
Fabulous tour - WOW, can’t imagine visiting Cassino without this tour. To go to the Abbey after learning from Pino was such an amazing experience. Highly recommend tour and then visiting the Abbey, Hill 593 and the Polish cemetery. Also stayed in the hotel and recommend this too. Really lovely hotel, very comfortable room, we had a great view of the Abbey and a lovely breakfast. Pino’s passion for the topic just made the visit for us. Highly recommend.
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Curiosity819246
Sep 25, 2024
History and tasting very well paired - It was super interesting. A part of the story that was never told and needs to be known. That's why I find Pino's work fantastic.
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From $23
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).