One stop can change how you taste cheese. This 1.5-hour Italian cheese and wine tasting at Gòodurie Soresina (Latteria Soresina’s cheese café) is a friendly, small-group way to learn what to order and why. I like that you get both selected cheeses and typical cold cuts, and the pairing is explained by a live guide in English or Italian. The only caution: one recent booking reported an extra charge at the counter, so it’s smart to double-check what’s included before paying again.

If you’re in Milan and you want something more “food lesson” than “sit and snack,” this fits. You’ll taste a prepared platter and pair it with two glasses of selected wine, while you’re guided through cheese-making fun facts and new pairing ideas that you can use back home. The group cap of 8 also helps the guide keep things interactive. Still, at 1.5 hours, it’s not a full meal, and water isn’t included—so plan accordingly if you want to linger.

Key things that make this tasting worth your time

• Small group (up to 8 people): more chance for questions and quicker pacing.
• Cheese plus charcuterie: the platter isn’t just dairy; you’ll also get typical cold cuts.
• Two glasses of selected wine: pairing is built in, not optional.
• Live guide in English and Italian: you learn the why, not only the what.
• Central Milan location: a quick gourmet stop without a long travel slog.

Where Gòodurie Soresina fits in Milan’s food map

This experience is set in the modern heart of Milan at Gòodurie Soresina on Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10. That matters because cheese tastings can be tricky to schedule when you’re juggling sights and long walks. Here, you can treat it like a planned break: do it between appointments, not as a day-long quest.

Also, this isn’t some temporary pop-up. It’s described as the first Italian Cheese Café by Latteria Soresina, meaning the whole place is oriented around dairy products and simple gastronomic pleasure. You should feel the theme right away: this is built for tasting, not for pretending you know what to do with a cheese board.

The vibe is meant to be welcoming and well kept. That’s a small detail, but it affects the whole experience. If the room feels calm and friendly, you’ll actually listen to the guide when they explain what you’re tasting and why the wine works with it.

What I’d consider before you go

Because it’s 1.5 hours, you’ll move at a tasting pace. If you’re the type who wants a slow dinner with lots of additional ordering, you might feel rushed. On the flip side, if you want a concentrated food lesson that still leaves time for Milan, this timing is a win.

Your 1.5-hour flow: what happens from arrival to last sip

The event centers on one main setting: the cheese café experience. In practice, it unfolds like a guided tasting session with clear stages.

Start: coffee-shop easy, not formal dining

You’ll meet at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10. Expect a straightforward start: you sit down, the guide sets the tone, and you move into wine and cheese at a comfortable speed. With a live guide in English and Italian, you’re not stuck guessing what anything means.

A small group helps here. Limited to 8 participants, you’re less likely to feel like a number in a production line. It’s the kind of setup where you can ask, or at least follow along when the guide points out what to notice.

The tasting platter: selected cheeses with typical cold cuts

Next comes the core of it: a tasting platter featuring a selection of Italian cheeses accompanied by typical cold cuts. That pairing is practical. Many cheese boards show you cheese alone, but cold cuts bring texture and saltiness into the mix. It’s also more realistic to how people snack in Italy—variety, not just one note.

What to pay attention to:

• How the cheeses change from one bite to the next (texture and intensity).
• How the cold cuts shift the flavor balance (salt and cured-meat depth).
• How the guide suggests tasting order—sometimes going mild to stronger, sometimes the reverse depending on the selection.

You’re not just eating. You’re training your palate to recognize differences and match them with wine.

Wine pairing: two glasses, selected for the cheeses

You also get two glasses of selected wine. This is where the experience moves from “tasty” to “useful.” The point isn’t to turn you into a sommelier. It’s to give you pairing logic so you can make better choices later.

A good pairing should do a few jobs at once:

• Keep the cheese from tasting too sharp or too heavy.
• Make the wine taste better (not just tolerate the cheese).
• Bring out flavors you might miss if you drank wine on its own.

The tasting includes a guide who shares pairing secrets and fun facts about Italian cheese making. That kind of context helps you understand why a cheese behaves a certain way—soft vs. firm, mild vs. intense, and how those traits affect what you sip beside it.

Wrap-up: a chance to take the idea home

The session ends with you having tasted and learned enough to repeat the experience at home or on your next trip. For me, the best part of a guided tasting is leaving with a few reliable “rules,” like how to approach pairing by flavor intensity and how to think beyond the obvious.

And if you want more food afterward, you can order from an à la carte menu—appetizers, first or second courses—rather than having dessert included in the tasting. That’s helpful if you end up hungry after 1.5 hours.

The wine-and-cheese pairing lesson you can actually reuse

This is a pairing experience, not a lecture. The highlight is that you learn new cheese and wine pairings—the kind that can surprise you. That’s valuable because pairing advice online is often generic. Here, the guidance connects directly to what’s on your platter today.

Even if you’re new to cheese, you can follow along easily. The guide is there in English and Italian, and the setting is focused on letting you taste and adjust. You don’t need a background in dairy. You just need attention and curiosity.

Why two glasses is the right amount

Two glasses in 1.5 hours is a smart pacing choice. Too many tastings can blur the differences. With two, you can notice how each wine changes the experience with the cheeses and cold cuts.

If you drink slowly and pay attention, you’ll likely remember at least one pairing that clicks for you—something you could recreate by choosing the right style of cheese and a matching wine type.

The value of cheese-making fun facts

The experience promises secrets and fun facts about Italian cheese making. Even if the details are brief, those explanations do something practical: they give your brain a hook.

For example, when you understand what makes a cheese different (how it’s made, how it’s aged or handled, what gives it its character), you stop treating cheese like a mystery box. You start predicting what it will taste like when paired.

How the small-group size changes the whole feel

Limited to 8 participants, the group size is one of the strongest reasons I’d choose this over bigger tasting formats. When the group is small:

• The guide can adjust pace if everyone is following.
• Questions are easier to fit in.
• You’re less likely to feel rushed or ignored.

It also makes the experience more “human.” In the provided feedback, one person called out very friendly hosts—that vibe tends to work best in a smaller room.

Price and value: what $41 buys (and what it doesn’t)

At $41 per person, this tasting sits in the category of paid food experiences. The value comes from the structure: you get cheese and charcuterie, plus wine—specifically two glasses—within 1.5 hours.

That’s the key: you’re not just paying for food. You’re paying for a guided pairing with instruction, plus a prepared platter instead of assembling one yourself.

What to remember about extras

• Water isn’t included.
• Dessert isn’t included.
• Extra glasses or anything beyond what’s specified would be separate.
• If you want more, you can order from the à la carte menu (appetizers, first, second courses).

Also, one booking reported being charged once more at the counter. I can’t say exactly what happened, but I can tell you the practical move: when you arrive, confirm the final amount and what’s covered. Don’t assume the number you see at booking equals the number you’ll see in hand.

Accessibility and comfort notes that actually matter

The experience is listed as wheelchair accessible, which is a big practical benefit in a city where access can be hit-or-miss. The duration is short—1.5 hours—so it’s easier to manage for people who don’t want a long sitting event.

The rest is comfort-based. This is described as a well-kept, welcoming environment in the center of Milan. That usually means comfortable seating and a calmer setup for tasting, rather than a chaotic standing-around situation.

Who this tasting is best for

This fits best if:

• You like cheese and want more than a casual bite.
• You want pairing ideas that you can use again.
• You like guided food experiences with a live guide in English or Italian.
• You prefer small groups and a paced session.

It’s also a nice option if you’re pairing it with sightseeing days. 1.5 hours can slot into a busy Milan itinerary without derailing your schedule.

If you’re only into drinking wine and don’t care about cheese, this may feel a bit too focused on dairy. Likewise, if you want a long meal, dessert included, or a multi-course dinner vibe, this tasting is likely too short.

Should you book Gòodurie Soresina’s cheese and wine tasting?

I’d book it if you want a focused, friendly food lesson with real pairings. The combination of a cheese-and-charcuterie platter, two glasses of selected wine, and a live guide in English/Italian is good value for a short time in central Milan.

Book with a small dose of caution if you’re the type who dislikes surprises at payment time. One person reported an extra charge at the counter, so take two minutes to confirm what’s included once you’re there.

If you fit the vibe—cheese lover, pairing curiosity, small-group comfort—this is the kind of Milan stop that leaves you with something lasting: not just full stomachs, but better instincts for what to order next.

FAQ

How long is the cheese and wine tasting?

It lasts 1.5 hours.

What’s included in the $41 per person experience?

You get a cheese and charcuterie tasting plus a wine tasting, which includes two glasses of selected wine.

Is the tasting guided, and what languages are offered?

Yes, there is a live tour guide. Languages listed are English and Italian.

How big is the group?

The group is small, limited to 8 participants.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to pay for water or dessert separately?

Water and dessert are not included, and extra glasses or any extras beyond what’s specified would be separate. You can also order additional food from the à la carte menu if you want more.