Top Cinque Terre Wine Making Workshops in 2026

Learn how to make authentic Italian pesto with a local chef who grows all the ingredients themselves. Discover more about local culinary traditions from your teacher as you grind the fresh ingredients on a mortar and pestle. Relax and enjoy your handiwork with a glass of crisp white wine and homemade focaccia at the end of the class.

Get off the tourist track and get an insider’s immersion into a local wine producer and vineyard. Discover hidden wonders of Manarola on foot, enjoying views of the sea and surrounding hills. Then, head to a centuries-old wine cellar for a sommelier-led tasting of two local varieties of white wine, paired with traditional Ligurian delicacies like focaccia and pesto.

Do you love pasta, pesto and tiramisù? This class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make our local handmade pasta (Trofie), its traditional condiment (Pesto Genovese), and the creamy tiramisù, prepared following my experience, the traditional technique, and my grandmother’s original recipe. The experience takes place in my private 16th‑century home in Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), located in the heart of the village. My dog Ettore and I will welcome you with a glass of prosecco before the class begins. After a few steps inside the building, you’ll reach the roof terrace on the third floor, where you can enjoy a stunning view over the village and the sea. The iconic colorful tower‑houses, built along the steep hillside, offer a unique and picturesque panorama—especially when admired from above or from the water.

Connect with a local and learn the secrets to preparing some of the most beloved dishes from the Cinque Terre with this private home cooking class. Join your host in their Riomaggiore kitchen for a hands-on lesson and make three traditional recipes from scratch. Turn out a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, and a classic dessert with the guidance of your host, then relax over a festive meal featuring the dishes you’ve created together.

Learn how to prepare two kinds of homemade pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this half-day culinary workshop, capped at only 12 people. Get hands-on instruction in mastering two pasta recipes—followed by tiramisu—in the private home of a local cook. Cooking workshops include a sparkling wine aperitivo and complimentary soft beverages. You’ll also get to taste your creations.

Boost your Italian cooking skills by taking the time to focus on a special Italian sauce—pesto. Take a deep dive into the history of pesto from La Spezia, and then learn how to make it through two methods—the electric blender method, and the pestle and mortar method. Then, at the end of the class, you can take away a very special souvenir—your own pot of homemade pesto.

Have an overview of the Cinque Terre region on this private walking tour. Great for first-time visitors, your guide leads you as you explore local highlights like the Church of San Francesco and Borgo Antico. Enjoy a rest stop with tastings of local wines and snacks from the Liguria region.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Discover the art of making traditional Ligurian pesto in an engaging one-hour class set in the charming Cinque Terre. Using a marble mortar and wooden pestle, you'll learn to blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheeses to craft this iconic sauce. Your host will share fascinating stories about Ligurian cuisine, enriching your understanding of the local culture as you prepare your own pesto from scratch. As the class wraps up, enjoy a delightful aperitivo featuring your homemade pesto paired with local delicacies and Cinque Terre white wine, making for a perfect way to savor the region's flavors.

Guided by knowledgeable experts, you'll explore the lush rows of grapevines in Riomaggiore, soaking in the breathtaking vistas and learning about the winemaking process from vine to bottle. After your enlightening vineyard tour, indulge in an exquisite cellar tasting session that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Sample a curated selection of at least three dry wines, showcasing the diverse terroir and varietals of the region. Additionally, you'll have the privilege of savoring the rare and precious sciacchetrà, a renowned sweet wine cherished for its complexity and depth of flavor. To elevate your tasting experience, we'll accompany these fine wines with a delectable focaccia, freshly baked and bursting with the flavors of the region. As you sip and savor, our passionate hosts will provide insights into each wine's characteristics, origins, and ideal pairings, enriching your understanding and appreciation of Ligurian winemaking.