San Gimignano Trip Overview
Culinary tradition is intrinsic to Italian culture, and especially here, where it becomes a major part of the cultural experience of visiting the region.
We will be hosted in an organic farm, in the heart of Chianti Classico area. A typical farmhouse where a Tuscan family lives since many generations. It’s a charming set up, surrounded by rows of vines and olive groves. Here we will start cooking our meal. With the help of a local Tuscan Lady that will reveal traditional secrets of our cuisine as well as cooking techniques, success is guaranteed.
Starters like bruschettas and crostini, cold cuts, cheeses and their pairing with honeys and jams. Pasta, and its fascinating world: We will make our own fresh home-made pasta from scratches, the old-fashioned way with a wooden rolling pin! Since any great meal ends with a dessert.
A tasting of various wines and spirits produced in the farm is included in the experience, as well as the visit of the property and cellar door.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: San Gimignano, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
Culinary tradition is intrinsic to Italian culture, and especially here, where it becomes a major part of the cultural experience of visiting the region.
We will be hosted in an organic farm, in the heart of Chianti Classico area. A typical farmhouse where a Tuscan family lives since many generations. It’s a charming set up, surrounded by rows of vines and olive groves. Here we will start cooking our meal. With the help of a local Tuscan Lady that will reveal traditional secrets of our cuisine as well as cooking techniques, success is guaranteed.
Starters like bruschettas and crostini, cold cuts, cheeses and their pairing with honeys and jams. Pasta, and its fascinating world: We will make our own fresh home-made pasta from scratches, the old-fashioned way with a wooden rolling pin! Since any great meal ends with a dessert.
A tasting of various wines and spirits produced in the farm is included in the experience, as well as the visit of the property and cellar door.
From here we will take you to an authentic family farm where you will meet the owner that will teach you all secrets of the Italian Cusine.
In this authentic family farm, the owner will teach you how to prepare an exquisite lunch starting from Fresh pasta, bruschettas and last but not least Tiramisù. While the pasta is drying your guide will show you the farm. You will learn the history of the cellar that date back to the 1825 and how they make wine, extra virgin olive oil and honey. During lunch you will taste 4 wines, grappa and their amazing production of extra virgin olive oil all pared with the result of your cooking lesson.
Stop At:
• Tuscany Private Tour, Via IV Novembre 35 Castellina in Chianti, 53011, Castellina In Chianti Italy
• Podere La Piaggia, Localita Piaggia, 50, 53011 Castellina in Chianti SI, Italy
Sample Menu
• Bruschetta or Crostini Toscani
• Home made Pasta
• Tiramisù or Cantucci and Vinsanto
