Cheese tasting in Milan can be surprisingly fun.

I like that this is set inside Gòodurie Soresina, the first Italian Cheese Café by Latteria Soresina, so it feels built for dairy lovers—not a generic stop. I also love the wine pairing angle, with a guided tasting platter that comes with two glasses of selected wine. One drawback to consider: water and anything beyond the tasting (like dessert or extra glasses) isn’t included, so you may want to plan for add-ons.

It’s also practical for real people: a small group (up to 8), a live guide in English or Italian, and a focused 90-minute experience in the center of Milan at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10. If you’re the type who likes to learn why flavors work together, this is a good match—but if you want a full meal, think of it more as a guided tasting session than dinner.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Gòodurie Soresina is positioned as Latteria Soresina’s Italian Cheese Café, so the focus stays on dairy.
• You’ll get a cheese + charcuterie platter paired with selected wine (two glasses total).
• Expect cheese-making fun facts and new pairings you can actually use later.
• The group is limited to 8, which usually makes Q&A more possible.
• The guide speaks English and Italian, with some content shown in the original language.
• Plan for no water included and no dessert unless you order separately.

Gòodurie Soresina in Milan: a cheese café built for tasting

If you want to taste Italian cheese without turning it into a scavenger hunt, this is the kind of place that makes sense. Gòodurie Soresina is described as the first Italian Cheese Café by Latteria Soresina, and you can feel the difference in how the experience is packaged: it’s not just about selling products, it’s about walking you through flavors in a guided way.

What I like most is the simple logic of the format. You’re given a tasting platter that mixes cheeses with typical cold cuts, and then the guide helps you connect each bite to a wine pairing. That keeps things from feeling random. Instead of guessing what you’re supposed to taste, you get a framework for how the cheese and wine interact.

I also appreciate the setting in central Milan. The experience is described as a calm, welcoming place in the middle of the city, ideal for a gourmet break that doesn’t require transit around town or a big time commitment. And with a small group size capped at 8, it’s easier to stay engaged rather than fade into the background.

Your 90-Minute Plan: where the time actually goes

This tasting runs about 1.5 hours, and the structure is straightforward. There’s one main location in Milan (Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10), and the session is centered on the tasting itself.

Here’s how I’d think about the flow once you’re there:

1) Meet at the starting point and get oriented

You start at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10. From there, you’ll be guided through the tasting portion by a live tour guide (English and Italian). This is where you’ll get the basic rhythm of the experience—how the cheese and wine are going to be presented and what to pay attention to.

2) Cheese tasting and charcuterie on one platter

Next comes the heart of it: a tasting platter with selected Italian cheeses plus typical cold cuts. The key word here is “selected.” You’re not meant to taste everything; you’re meant to taste a curated range that gives you variety and teaches the idea of pairing.

This matters because cheese tasting can go two ways. Either it becomes a blur of small bites, or it becomes a learning moment. Here, the inclusion of cold cuts and cheese together helps you notice how salt, fat, and texture change the way a wine lands on your palate.

3) Two glasses of selected wine, paired during the session

You’ll also do wine tasting with two glasses of selected wine, paired alongside the cheeses (and cold cuts). This is the part I’d call the “translation layer” between what you taste and what you learn.

Instead of just handing you wine, the guide’s job is to help you understand why the pair works. The experience specifically highlights learning new cheese and wine pairings—and that’s exactly what makes this worth your time. You leave with more than a memory; you leave with a couple of pairing ideas you can recreate.

4) Guided fun facts and wrap-up questions

The experience includes secrets and fun facts about Italian cheese making. You’ll also likely get time to ask questions during the session, which is easier with a small group (8 people max). This is where you can connect the tasting to real production thinking—how flavors and textures show up because of the cheese-making process.

After the 1.5 hours, you’re done. It’s designed to be a focused detour from sightseeing, not a long event that eats the rest of your day.

What you taste: 100% Italian focus and practical pairing education

The promise is simple: taste 100% Made in Italy products. That means the emphasis stays on Italian dairy and associated gastronomic specialties. You’re also not just tasting cheese in isolation; you’re tasting it alongside typical cold cuts, which is closer to how people actually eat in everyday settings.

Cheese + charcuterie: why it changes the whole experience

When cheeses and charcuterie are served together, you get multiple flavor profiles in one sitting. The cold cuts add salt and savory depth, while the cheese brings dairy richness and varying textures. That combo helps you notice that cheese isn’t one flavor—it’s a whole spectrum.

This format also makes it easier to calibrate your palate. If a cheese feels strong on its own, the paired wine and the cold cut contrast can make it feel more balanced. If a cheese feels mild, the wine pairing gives you a clearer signal of what changes.

Wine pairing lessons you can reuse

The highlight isn’t only that there’s wine. It’s that you’ll learn new cheese and wine pairings to surprise your guests. That tells me the experience is meant to be transferable.

Even if you don’t remember every detail, you’ll come away with:

• a sense of which pairings tend to work
• a better idea of how to approach tasting systematically
• a few “what to do at home” ideas

And based on the tone of the experience—guided, sensory, and educational—you’re not expected to be an expert. You just need curiosity.

Price and value: does $41 make sense in Milan?

At $41 per person for a 1.5-hour guided tasting that includes cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of selected wine, the value is pretty reasonable—especially in Milan, where short food experiences can easily cost more for less.

Here’s the value math in plain terms:

• You’re paying for more than food: you’re paying for a hosted tasting plus wine service.
• You’re paying for structure: a limited group, a guide, and a pairing-focused format.
• You’re paying for time efficiency: it’s long enough to teach you something, short enough to fit between plans.

Now, the caution: water isn’t included, and extra glasses aren’t included either. That means if you’re thirsty, or if you want to keep drinking, your final spend can rise. There’s also no dessert included in what’s specified—though you can order extra items from the à la carte menu if you want more to eat.

One more practical note from a real-world issue someone reported: they said they were charged once more at the counter. I can’t confirm what happened in that specific case, but it’s a good reminder to double-check your total before you pay anything extra on site, especially if you choose to order from the à la carte menu.

The guide and vibe: friendly hosts and a small-group feel

This experience runs with a live tour guide in English and Italian. And the overall vibe matters here because cheese tasting can be either stiff or fun.

One of the clearest positives tied to the experience is host friendliness. Someone wrote about very friendly hosts, and that matches the idea of a welcoming cheese café environment. In a small group, a friendly host makes it easier to ask questions and actually enjoy the tasting instead of quietly rushing through it.

Also, the guide’s role includes sharing secrets and fun facts about cheese making and pairing. If you’re curious about how flavors come to life, that guidance is the difference between tasting and learning.

Who should book this (and who should think twice)

I’d recommend this tasting if you:

• love cheese and want a guided way to taste and compare
• enjoy wine pairings and want to learn the logic behind them
• want a short, central Milan food stop that doesn’t turn into a half-day commitment
• prefer small groups (8 participants max) over crowded tours

You might want to think twice if you:

• expect a full meal with dessert included (it’s a platter + wine tasting)
• don’t drink wine and don’t want to pay for a wine component (the wine is included, but water and extra drinks aren’t)
• are on a tight budget and hate the idea of potential add-ons like water, extra glasses, or additional courses

If you’re somewhere in the middle—like you’ll enjoy the wine pairing but you might also want extra food—then ordering from the à la carte menu is a good fallback. The experience specifically says you can do that if you want more beyond the tasting.

Logistics that matter (without the boring stuff)

Everything centers around one address in Milan: Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10. The session is 1.5 hours, and starting times depend on availability.

Two planning tips that will help:

• If you’re a stickler about drink timing, remember that water isn’t included and extra glasses cost extra.
• If you’re paying for add-ons, it’s smart to verify totals at the counter to avoid surprises.

If you’re making plans around other Milan activities, the short duration helps. And if your schedule is flexible, there’s free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, plus a reserve now & pay later option—useful if you’re still locking in your itinerary.

Should you book Gòodurie Soresina?

Yes, if you want a compact, guided cheese-and-wine experience in central Milan that actually teaches you pairing ideas. This is the kind of stop that works well when you want food fun without committing to a long dinner.

Book it if:

• you like learning through tasting
• you’re happy with a 90-minute format
• you want a small-group setting with a live guide in English and Italian

Skip it (or switch to something else) if:

• you need a meal with dessert included
• you don’t want to budget for water or additional drinks/food
• you’re looking for a broad, multi-stop tour of the city rather than a single focused culinary session

If your goal is to walk away understanding why certain cheeses and wines click, this experience does that job in a very Milan-friendly time window.

FAQ

How long is the cheese and wine tasting?

It lasts about 1.5 hours.

Where does the experience start?

The meeting point is Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10 in Milan.

What’s included in the tasting?

You get a cheese and charcuterie tasting, plus a wine tasting.

How many glasses of wine are included?

The experience includes two glasses of selected wine.

Is water included?

No, water is not included.

Is dessert included?

No dessert is included in the specified package.

How big is the group?

It’s a small group limited to 8 participants.

What languages are available for the live guide?

The guide works in English and Italian.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.