Top Montepulciano Food & Drink Classes

Explore the enchanting Sangiovese vineyards of one of the most prestigious wineries in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area. This immersive experience will allow you to discover organic farming methods and the fascinating stages of wine production, from vineyard care to wine aging. End your tour with a guided tasting of excellent wines, including the fascinating Calamus and the renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. To further enrich the experience, enjoy tasty pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta topped with organic extra virgin olive oil. In evidence Visit to a beautiful winery in the Vino Nobile area of Montepulciano. Discovery of organic farming methods and the stages of wine production. Tasting of selected wines, including classic labels and Muffato. Food pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta during the tasting.

Hands-on cooking, local ingredients, and traditional techniques come together in this authentic Tuscan cooking class, a simple and genuine way to experience Sienese culinary culture and return home with recipes, flavors, and lasting memories. This culinary journey is dedicated to the flavors of home and includes the preparation of a traditional appetizer, fresh handmade pasta with its classic sauce, and a Tuscan dessert. A straightforward and authentic lesson that allows you to rediscover the dishes of rural Tuscan cuisine. At the end of the class, you will sit down to enjoy the lunch or dinner you have prepared, accompanied by a glass of local wine, sharing a convivial moment at the table.

Discover the secrets to Tuscan cuisine during a small-group cooking class in Montepulciano. With the careful guidance of your host, learn how to prepare an appetizer, two types of fresh pasta with sauces, and an iconic dessert. Once everything is ready, sit down with your classmates and enjoy your handmade Italian feast. Afterward, you’re ready to impress your friends and family back home.

This private cooking class takes place in a real Tuscan family-run farm, immersed in the Montepulciano countryside. The experience is reserved exclusively for your group and adapts to the times and needs of the participants, following traditional recipes and local ingredients. The pace is relaxed and the atmosphere intimate, to live an authentic moment of sharing, cooking and conviviality away from mass tourism.

Quality, Tradition, and History - Step into Tuscany's oldest cooperative (since 1937), welcomed into a family atmosphere that blends taste and simplicity while celebrating the work of hundreds of local producers. Exclusive Cellar Tour with an Expert - After the welcome, the tour moves inside the historic cellars. Here you will see up close where the wine takes shape. The secrets of winemaking will be revealed to you, exploring the wine's entire life cycle. Guided Tasting - The highlight of the visit is a guided tasting of four wines representative of the territory. The wines will always be accompanied by Tuscan ciaccino produced by the winery. A Tailored Experience - Depending on the option chosen during booking, your experience will transform. If you opt for the Light Lunch, the tasting will be paired with a rich menu of local specialties, such as a board of typical cheeses and cured meats, lasagna, and, for dessert, cantucci biscuits served with Vin Santo.

Master the art of traditional Tuscan cuisine in a hands-on cooking class led by a skilled local chef in Montepulciano. This immersive experience allows you to create rustic handmade pasta, including seasonal ravioli, pici al ragù toscano and fresh tagliolini, while savoring local wines. Surrounded history, each dish tells a story of Tuscan heritage. You'll also receive printed recipes to recreate these authentic dishes at home, ensuring that the flavors of Tuscany linger long after your visit.

Soak in the know-how of generations of Tuscan cooks with this cooking class in the Montepulciano hills. Join chef Giacomo at his farm cooking school and discover the secrets to preparing Tuscan classics like fresh pappardelle and pici pasta with traditional sauces plus an assortment of appetizers and luscious tiramisu from scratch. Cap off your class with a tasting of your handiwork, paired with Tuscan wines.

Learn to make fresh pasta during a 3-hour cooking class in the picturesque Valdichiana Senese region of Tuscany. Accompany the pasta with a delicious sauce that you also prepare, following the instruction of your professional chef. Select an afternoon or evening package that includes lunch or dinner accompanied by wine.

Learn to make two of Italy’s most popular recipes in this private cooking class in Montepulciano. Your host teaches you to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, sharing tips to recreate these dishes at home. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wine and good conversation in an intimate setting.

This experience is perfect for those who want to explore Tuscany's rich wine culture, enjoying a hearty meal in beautiful scenery among the vineyards. With the accuracy of the pairing with our wines, niche creations designed to distort what is known about Montepulciano. A real Tuscan "light" lunch.

Immerse yourself in a relaxed wine tasting experience in a charming enoteca resembling a cave, situated within historic buildings in the heart of Montepulciano. These traditional rooms are crafted within ancient palaces, which is why their interiors are made of beautiful stone, creating an authentic and timeless atmosphere. Enjoy a selection of locally produced wines, including a red wine, a classic Nobile di Montepulciano, and a special reserve, offering a rich journey through the region’s renowned winemaking heritage. Pair your wine with a platter of regional cured meats and cheeses, highlighting the authentic flavors and traditions of Tuscany. For visitors under 18 years old, a refreshing juice, orange soda, or cola is available as an alternative to wine, perfectly complementing the delicious local snacks. This memorable tasting combines scenic charm, cultural depth, and culinary delight in a truly authentic environment.

Get hands-on experience in cooking Tuscan food with a private 3-hour pasta-making class in Montepulciano. Go to a local’s home for an immersive cooking class that introduces Tuscan food, customs, and more. Learn the secrets of this region’s pasta dishes and enjoy tasting your creations accompanied by local wines and espresso.

These wines have not only been made from ancient grape varieties, but are also produced in limited editions. You will have the opportunity to taste rare gems such as the "Death of a Vigneron", which encapsulates the soul of old vineyards and timeless traditions. The 5 wines for tasting are: Wines in Tasting: -"Usta" IGT Toscana Rosato -"Tizzo" IGT Toscana Rosso Pugnitello 100% -"Cesiro" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG -Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG -SuperTuscan "DESPITE EVERYTHING" Petit verdot We also propose a Gourmet Pairing: To enrich the tasting experience, enjoy a "Taglierone" – a dish of local delicacies paired with our products and our extra virgin olive oil. Taste the authentic flavors of Tuscany, from artisan cheeses to cold cuts. An exclusive tasting experience.

Tuscan cuisine is one of the most famous in Italy, so there’s no better place to learn how to make the region’s most traditional dishes than Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. Meet with a Tuscan chef to prepare four iconic recipes together, including “crostino toscano”, fresh “pici” pasta with "aglione" sauce, and “cantucci” cookies. Feast on your handiwork over a sit-down meal to cap off your class.

Get a glimpse into an authentic Italian kitchen with a private half-day cooking class inside a home in Montepulciano. Choose between a morning or afternoon start time and learn about creating Italian specialties from scratch. Cook three regional recipes during a hands-on class and taste everything you prepare alongside a glass of local wine.

This experience takes you beyond the classic cooking class : you start at the weekly Montepulciano Point of Sale, experiencing the true ritual of shopping together with a local chef. From the choice of ingredients to the preparation of lunch in a historic building, every moment is authentic, practical and deeply linked to the territory.

Experience Montepulciano’s wine heritage firsthand during an organic Sangiovese tasting class that takes place at a local vineyard. After touring the vineyard, your guide invites you to try three varieties of wine created on site. Learn about the balance of traditional Tuscan wine-making with low-impact cultivation techniques, all whilst relaxing in a countryside setting.

The Tuscan cooking class you don't expect, among ancient flavors and traditional recipes: don’t think that Tuscan cuisine is only meat, wild game and cured meats because there is an entire vegan universe made up of recipes and dishes to be discovered and, of course, tasted.