Milan: Cheese tasting experience at Gòodurie Soresina

At Gòodurie Soresina, cheese is the main event. You sit down in a modern Milan café for a tasting platter of Italian cheeses and cold cuts, then match them with two selected wines while learning a few tricks for serving them at home. I like the 100% Italian focus and the fact that the tasting takes place right in central Milan, not out in the countryside.

I also like the small group limit of eight, which should make it easier to ask questions and follow the explanations in English or Italian. The main caution is simple: water, dessert, extra drinks, and additional food cost extra. One booking record also reports a second charge at the counter, so check your bill before paying.

Key points to know before booking

• Two wines with a cheese and charcuterie platter: The included tasting centers on Italian dairy products, cold cuts, and selected wines.
• A 90-minute Milan food stop: The experience is long enough for a guided tasting but short enough to fit into a busy day.
• At Gòodurie Soresina on Via Alessio di Tocqueville: You stay in the city rather than traveling to a dairy farm or vineyard.
• A maximum of eight people: The small format suits anyone who wants room for questions and conversation.
• English and Italian guidance: The activity is offered in both languages, though some content may appear in its original language.
• Extras are not included: Water, dessert, extra glasses, and items from the à la carte menu are separate.

What you taste at Gòodurie Soresina

The experience begins at Gòodurie Soresina, located at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10, in Milan. This is the first Italian Cheese Café by Latteria Soresina, so the setting is designed around dairy products rather than being a general restaurant that happens to offer a cheese plate.

Your tasting includes a selection of Italian cheeses, typical cold cuts, and two glasses of selected wine. The exact cheeses and wines are not specified in advance, which means the plate may reflect the products chosen by the café that day. If you want a particular cheese or wine style, this is worth asking about before the tasting starts.

The food arrives as a pairing experience, not just a pile of samples. You can pay attention to how a wine changes the taste of a cheese, how a milder cheese compares with a stronger one, and how cold cuts add salt and texture to the plate. The stated aim is to teach pairing ideas that you can use when serving friends at home.

That practical angle gives the tasting more value than a quick snack. You are not only eating Italian products. You are learning a simple way to think about combinations, portions, and presentation. The information provided does not name individual cheeses, so I would not book this expecting a fixed menu of famous regional varieties. Book it for the guided tasting itself.

The 90-minute pace and what happens

The full activity lasts about one and a half hours. That is a useful middle ground. You get enough time to sit, taste, and listen, but you are not giving up half a day of sightseeing in Milan.

The itinerary has two main parts: wine tasting and cheese tasting. In practice, these work together. You taste the dairy products and cold cuts alongside the wines, with explanations about Italian cheese-making traditions, pairing ideas, and fun facts.

The experience is not described as a production tour. You should not expect to walk through a working dairy or watch cheese being made on site. Instead, the café provides a city-based introduction to Italian dairy culture. That makes it convenient for a first afternoon in Milan, a break between museum visits, or a food-focused stop before dinner.

The 90-minute time frame also helps you plan around it. Since the starting point is fixed at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, allow time to reach the address before the scheduled start. The available starting times vary, so check the current schedule when you choose your date.

Why the small group matters

The group is limited to eight participants. That number is small enough to make the activity feel more personal than a large food tour, while still giving you the social side of a shared tasting.

A small group is especially useful here because cheese and wine invite questions. You may want to know why one pairing works better than another, how to serve a certain cheese, or which ideas are easy to repeat at home. With fewer people around the table, you should have a better chance to hear the guide clearly and take part in the conversation.

The activity is guided in English and Italian. That makes it practical for international visitors, though some content may be shown in its original language. If you need every label or explanation in English, ask about that at the start rather than assuming every printed item will be translated.

No guide names are provided for this experience, so you cannot select a particular host. The quality of the session may depend on who is leading it that day. The available feedback includes one five-star booking that specifically praised the friendly hosts, which is a good sign for the tone of the experience, but it is not enough to promise a particular guide or style.

How much value do you get for $41?

At $41 per person, this is priced as a guided tasting rather than a casual cheese plate. The value depends on how much you want the explanation and pairing advice.

If you ordered a plate and wine on your own, you would be paying for food and drinks. Here, the price also covers the guided format, the selected pairings, and the chance to ask questions in a small group. For a cheese lover who wants to understand Italian products, that can make the cost reasonable.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want a large meal. The included food is a tasting platter, not a full lunch or dinner. Extra appetizers, first courses, second courses, dessert, water, and additional glasses are not included. You can order more from the à la carte menu, but that will raise the final bill.

I would think of the $41 as paying for a structured 90-minute food activity. It is good value if you enjoy tasting slowly and learning how to pair cheese and wine. It is weaker value if you plan to eat heavily or compare the cost with a simple aperitivo.

Budget carefully at the counter

The clearest practical warning comes from a January 24, 2026 booking, where a customer reported being charged again at the counter after paying for the experience. That may have been a billing mistake or confusion about what was included, but you should still protect yourself.

Before ordering anything extra, ask what the prepaid tasting covers. At the end, check that the included cheese, charcuterie, and two wines have not been added again. If you order water, dessert, more wine, or dishes from the main menu, make sure you understand those prices too.

This is not a reason to reject the experience. It is a reason to pay attention. Food venues can have several payment points, and a quick check is sensible whenever part of the meal was booked in advance.

The setting in central Milan

The café location is one of the strongest reasons to choose this activity. You can enjoy an Italian dairy tasting without arranging transport beyond the city center. That is useful when your Milan schedule is already packed with museums, shopping, churches, and evening meals.

The modern setting may appeal to you if you prefer comfort and convenience over a rural farm visit. You get a polished food stop in Milan, with a focus on Italian products and a welcoming environment. The tradeoff is that the activity does not offer the wider setting of a countryside dairy, vineyard, or cheese-making workshop.

I would place this experience in the category of urban food discovery. It gives you a taste of Italian cheese culture while keeping your day flexible. You can also use the pairing ideas later when buying cheese from a market or deli.

Who will enjoy this tasting most?

This is a good match for cheese lovers, wine drinkers, couples, and small groups of friends who want a relaxed activity between major sights. It also suits visitors who want a short food experience rather than a full evening meal.

You do not need to be a cheese expert. In fact, beginners may get the most from the explanations because the session is built around discovery and practical pairings. If you already know a great deal about Italian cheese, the pleasure will likely come more from tasting the selected products than from advanced technical instruction.

Families should consider the food and drink focus before booking. The experience is built around cheese, cold cuts, and wine, and no separate children’s format is described. Anyone with dietary restrictions should also ask the provider before booking, since the included foods are not listed in detail.

The activity is wheelchair accessible, which makes it a useful option for visitors looking for a seated food experience in Milan. Specific details about the route to the venue or bathroom facilities are not provided, so contact the provider if you need those details.

Cancellation and planning details

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying at the time of booking, which is helpful if your Milan plans are still changing.

The experience runs at set starting times, so check availability for your chosen date. The meeting point is the venue itself at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10.

Because the group is limited to eight, popular times may have fewer open places. If the tasting is important to your schedule, book after checking the start time against your museum reservations and dinner plans.

What is not included

The inclusions are clear:

• Cheese and charcuterie tasting
• Two selected wine tastings

The following are separate:

• Water
• Extra glasses
• Dessert
• Additional food
• Appetizers, first courses, or second courses from the à la carte menu

This distinction matters because the tasting may leave you wanting more, especially if you are treating it as a meal. You can order additional dishes, but budget for them from the start. If you want a complete dinner, this may work better as an opening course than as your only food stop.

Should you book the Gòodurie Soresina tasting?

Book it if you want a convenient Milan food experience built around Italian cheese, wine pairing, and a small group. The two included wines, the cheese and charcuterie platter, and the practical pairing tips give the 90 minutes a clear purpose. The friendly host feedback is also encouraging.

Skip it if you want a farm visit, a full meal, a named expert guide, or a fixed list of specific cheeses. You should also keep the extra charges in mind and check the final bill carefully.

For a cheese lover who values location and a guided tasting, I think this is a sensible Milan add-on at $41. Treat it as a focused tasting session, not dinner, and you will have a clearer idea of what you are paying for.

FAQ

Where does the cheese tasting take place?

It takes place at Gòodurie Soresina, at Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 10, in Milan.

How long does the experience last?

The tasting lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

What food is included?

The experience includes a tasting of selected Italian cheeses accompanied by typical cold cuts.

How much wine is included?

Two glasses of selected wine are included.

Is water included?

No. Water is not included in the experience price.

Can I order more food?

Yes. You can order additional appetizers, first courses, or second courses from the à la carte menu, but these cost extra.

Is the tasting available in English?

Yes. Live guidance is available in English and Italian. Some content may be shown in its original language.

How many people are in the group?

The group is limited to eight participants.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.