Top Tuscany Wine Making Workshops - page 3

With Tara & Branton you will receive a warm welcome and their complete attention due to small groups only. With the freedom to release your inner creativity and create a masterpiece that you can cherish forever. En plein air! (outdoors). You don't have to be a painter or an artist, this isn't a class or lesson (although Branton can help advise you on how to start, how to blend your colours, how to create different effects). We have provided options for all levels and ages (over 18) and can tailor you individual experience to your needs. The aim is to relax, escape your everyday life and take a moment to breathe in the fresh Tuscan air.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and learn how to make the perfect risotto in this small-group hands-on risotto making class in Florence. Learn about the different types of rice and when to use them, and cooking techniques from toasting the rice to stirring and balancing the flavors. Craft five signature risotto dishes to enjoy afterwards with wine.

See fresh pasta, dessert, and other distinctly Tuscan dishes prepared right before your eyes during a small-group cooking experience in Lucca. Set at a local home, your enthusiastic host shares insider tips on how to get the recipes just right as you appreciate the cooking demonstration. Once everything is ready, enjoy the 4-course meal with a selection of regional red and white wines.

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.

Enjoy a deeper culinary immersion than you’d get from a typical restaurant meal or winery visit with this small-group tasting experience, hosted in Florence’s trendy Oltrarno district. Savor expert-led pairings, including four organic wines from different boutique wineries and a whopping eight artisan cheeses (including truffle varieties). Built for travelers with limited time—but who still want to try authentic Tuscan flavors—this tutored tasting lets you sample widely.

Explore Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral inside and out on this group tour. The crowds and scale of the Duomo complex can be overwhelming, but a guide shows you highlights. Enjoy expert storytelling at the Opera del Duomo Museum and Baptistery, then use a 72-hour pass to visit the Crypt of Santa Reparata and climb Giotto’s Bell Tower (if option selected) at your own pace.

Enjoy an exclusive, tailor-made culinary experience led by a professional Chef and an international Sommelier. The setting is an impeccable historic location in the heart of Siena, just steps from the charming Piazza del Campo. You will be guided step by step through the creation of a personalized menu, using only seasonal and organic ingredients selected from local producers. During the private lesson, the Chef will reveal the most authentic techniques and secrets of Tuscan tradition. The experience will culminate in a convivial lunch where we will savor the dishes prepared together, complemented by a refined selection of wines curated by Sommelier. To preserve the memory of this day, you will receive a complimentary exclusive recipe book and a photographic portfolio of your experience.

Participating in a cooking class in a charming country house offers an authentic and immersive culinary experience, allowing you to discover the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine in a picturesque rural setting. During the class, you'll learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes, such as homemade pasta and traditional sauces, all under the expert guidance of a local chef. You'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on, mastering the techniques and understanding the high-quality ingredients that make Tuscan cuisine so distinctive. As you prepare the dishes, you'll be surrounded by the authentic aromas and flavors of the region, making for a truly unique sensory experience. After the lesson, you'll gather with fellow participants to enjoy the dishes you've created, sharing them around the table in a warm and convivial atmosphere. The meal will be perfectly paired with excellent local wines, enhancing the overall culinary journey.

Drink Tuscany’s top wines in this guided wine tasting. You will snack on appetizers like local cheeses, salami, bruschetta, olives, and prosciutto while tasting seven different Tuscan wines. You will sip Vernaccia, Bolgheri Rosso, Chianti Classico Base, Nobile MP Base, Chianti Classico Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Miraio as you learn all about Tuscan winemaking from your guide. At the end, you’ll get a bottle of wine to take home with you—the ultimate souvenir!

Embark upon a journey into the heart of Tuscany, nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Chianti region, renowned for its storied vineyards and centuries-old wineries. Begin your day with a visit to an ancient Etruscan cellar. Here you'll discover the secrets of Italian vinification, from grape selection to maturation, that contribute to the distinctive character of each vintage. After exploring the historic cellar, indulge in a sumptuous four-course lunch, meticulously prepared to reflect the rich culinary heritage of this enchanting region. Each course is thoughtfully paired with one of six prestigious wines produced on-site. The wines, ranging from robust reds to vibrant whites, allow you to explore the breadth and depth of the winery's craftsmanship. With every sip, uncover the nuanced taste profiles influenced by the fertile soils, unique microclimate, and expert cultivation of the vineyard's Terroir.

Bring an appetite and learn about Italy’s food history in this private cookery class. Using a recipe from a selection of regional meat dishes, guest cooks get involved throughout the cooking process. From the optional sourcing of ingredients to trying out traditional techniques, all classes end with enjoying the dishes created throughout the experience. This class is perfect for those who like to try local cookery classes or want to do something different during their trip to Florence.

A unique day unfolds in the heart of Tuscany, where fragrance meets flavor. Begin by creating your own signature perfume from natural botanical essences at a picturesque lavender farm. Then, transition to a hands-on cooking class at a family-run wine farm near San Gimignano, where you’ll prepare a traditional Tuscan lunch using fresh, aromatic herbs. Savor your culinary creations paired with biodynamic wines, extra virgin olive oil, and traditional balsamic vinegar, making for an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.

Experience the thrill of a real truffle hunt and sample fresh truffles and Tuscan wines with this combined truffle excursion and wine-tasting lunch in the hills just outside of Florence. Join an expert forager and trained truffle dogs for a jaunt through the woods, then relax over a 4-course lunch featuring Tuscan truffles, wine, and other regional specialties.