Top Piedmont & Liguria Classes & Workshops - page 4

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.

Sardinia produces exceptional olive oil and instead of just tasting it in a restaurant, this experience allows you to visit a family-run olive oil company in Budoni, Provincia della Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna. Enter a tasting room and meet the farm’s owner to learn the secrets of their award-winning extra virgin olive oil production. Then enjoy a tasting session with bruschettas, meat, cheese, and local wine paired with the olive oil.

The pre-dinner “aperitivo” is one of the most important—and enjoyable—social customs in Italy. Learn how to host your own Italian-style “happy hour” with this hands-on lesson in a local kitchen. Prepare five different nibbles with gourmet ingredients and sample your handiwork paired with bubbly or still wine from the surrounding region of Piedmont to kick off your evening like a true “Torinese”.

The focaccia you cook will be so good that you will want to give it back at home, and you will succeed because we will teach you how to make it at home. For pesto I'll teach you all the secrets to give it the best, trust me

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.

Experience warm Italian hospitality first-hand and learn how to prepare a traditional Ligurian pesto during this small-group workshop with a local host in La Spezia. Prepare this famous sauce from scratch using a traditional mortar and pestle. Then sample your creation as you make a delicious meal followed by a traditional Italian dessert all paired with area white and red wines.

Learn how to make the perfect Genoese pesto when you book this small-group cooking class. Learn the secrets of balancing flavors and textures, from mortar and pestle grinding to final blending as you combine fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil into the perfect sauce. Enjoy appetizers and locally-sourced wine that are perfectly paired to enhance your creations.

Discover the world of Barolo wine. Visit a family estate, tour the beautiful vineyard UNESCO World Heritage. Enjoy a tasting designed to offer a more special experience where wine is paired with chocolate.

Learn to cook fresh Italian dishes in the home of a local during this small-group, hands-on cooking experience in Chiavari. Join your dedicated host in their home and prepare a meal from scratch, which may include fresh pasta and a traditional Italian dessert. Then, sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wines and good conversation.

Martini & Rossi has been producing Italy’s most famous red and white vermouths for over a century, and to make an iconic Italian cocktail, you need to be handy with this mixer. With this experience at the company’s original headquarters outside Turin, learn how to make classics like the Americano and the Negroni, as well as new crowd-pleasers like the Fiero & Tonic, from a Bar Academy mixologist. Master techniques and recipes, and then sample your creations with cocktail snacks.

You will have a great experience to discover your talents and to learn how to look, and how to get inspired. Especially during the holidays, away from the daily hustle and bustle, it is wonderful to be able to open up to new inspiration. It will be also a good preparation for further steps in your development as an artist! A beautiful memory that works as a precious souvenir.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic Genoese lunch with Italian wine, dessert and coffee. Get to work with your host to discover the secrets of traditional Genoese pesto, handmade tagliatelle and dessert. Sit back and enjoy your meal on a terrace overlooking the sea and take home the new culinary skills. Learn authentic Genoese cuisine in a local's home

The region of Piedmont produces a number of Italy’s most prestigious wines, but finding a winery open to the public can be a challenge. Access one of the region’s most storied family-run cellars to learn about its winemaking tradition that stretches back generations with this exclusive guided visit and tasting. Sample three of the label’s top wines—including award-winning Barbera, Grignolino, and Pinot Noir—paired with local Piedmontese specialties.

The Ligurian coast is the birthplace of pesto, so there's no better place to try your hand at making this traditional specialty than Porto Venere. Join a local chef for a hands-on masterclass about the history and preparation of authentic "pesto alla genovese," using local basil, pine nuts, and other classic ingredients. Pick up tips and techniques for pounding the mixture with a traditional mortar and pestle, then sample your handiwork tossed with a plate of pasta and paired with regional wine.

For those seeking an exclusive and regenerating wellness experience: Perfect for those who want to disconnect from the daily routine and dedicate themselves to their psychophysical well-being, in a unique and relaxing setting. For those who practice Pilates and want to experience a new dimension of the discipline: Ideal for Pilates enthusiasts who want to try a sweet and therapeutic version of the practice, immersed in the natural beauty of the sea. For small groups, couples or individuals looking for an intimate and personalized experience: Suitable for up to 4 participants, the experience is designed for those who want to enjoy a moment of tranquility and harmony, away from the daily hustle and bustle.

Discover the wine of Italy’s prestigious Piedmont region on a private tour with a local winemaker guide. After leaving Milan, you’ll travel to the Barolo and Barbaresco wine regions, learning about the grapes and winemaking techniques as you go. Stop to visit cellars and vineyards, taste the wine, and even add on a 3-course lunch plus coffee at your own expense, if you wish.

A great experience for foodies looking to taste authentic cuisine, this excursion gives you the opportunity to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu at a Cesarina's home in Asti. Learn the secrets of authentic regional dishes, including two pasta recipes and tiramisu, and delight in local wine tastings. Allow your host, a Cesarina, to share culinary tips and tricks during this hands-on experience.

The marble mortar, fresh Genovese DOP basil, pine nuts, Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino cheese: the iconic ingredients of authentic Genoese pesto become the stars of an exclusive culinary experience in the heart of historic Genoa. This hands-on cooking class takes place in an elegant frescoed hall overlooking Via Garibaldi, the famous UNESCO-listed street of the Rolli Palaces. Guided by foodteller Fabio Bongiorni, you’ll learn how to make traditional pesto by hand using the ancient marble mortar technique, while discovering stories, traditions, and culinary secrets from Liguria. After a welcome toast with a glass of local Vermentino wine, you’ll enjoy the pesto you prepared yourself, served with authentic Genoese focaccia, bruschette, and a selection of local specialties. A refined and immersive experience, perfect for couples, small groups, and travelers looking to discover the true flavors and atmosphere of Genoa.

Tiramisù is one of the most popular Italian desserts, but you need to know the right technique if you want to make it at home. With this cooking class, learn the secrets to making this espresso-flavored delight from a local chef. Learn how to assemble lady fingers, espresso coffee, and mascarpone mousse and sample your handiwork at the end of the class.

Delve deeper into Italy’s culinary culture than you would in a restaurant during a private market tour and cooking class in a local home. Designed for travelers with a vested interest in food, this experience promises both the undivided attention and insider knowledge of your guide, and allows you to cook in the intimate setting of a local home.

We look for maximum expressiveness from our wines. In the glass we want you to find a little bit of us, of our character, of our history. Nice is Barbera, our great love! Nice is also a “core zone” of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato territory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015 and represents the most pristine and authentic part of it. Nice, its products and its territory are definitely worth the trip!

Enjoy a wine tasting in a wine bar located in the historic center of Neive, in the heart of the Langhe. Sample three wines from a renowned local winery and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks.

SABER MAKING COURSE THE MOST FUN APERITIF EVER Treat yourself or give an emotion to share. Learn to saber or continue doing it with your closest friends! The AltaLanga Contract will be served, accompanied by our Savoy Ape and baked goods. The course consists of 3 parts. In the first there will be an introduction to the methods of producing bubbles from the classic method to the Martinotti method. In addition to some historical notes, there will be a moment on how to open with the saber. In the second part we will take action! That is, opening the bottle with the saber In the third part we will toast and taste the open bottle with some Savoyard whim and the Knight Saber Certificate will be awarded It will then be possible to continue the evening with our à la carte proposals.

This experience combines authentic Ligurian food, sunset atmosphere and local hospitality in one of the most beautiful areas of the Italian Riviera. Guests will enjoy traditional flavors, sea views and insider recommendations in a relaxed and genuine setting away from crowded tourist experiences