Top Cinque Terre Wine Making Workshops

Manarola wine tasting experience is a nice walk through the Manarola vineyards among panoramic points to take beautiful photos, good local wine and flavors, snacks and an exclusive moment in an amazing old cellar from the 1800s, relax and sharing at the convivial table, nice music.

Bask in the history, flavor and aromas of Cinque Terre wine on this tour of Manarola. Led by a local wine lover, discover the emotional depths of the iconic beverage. The vineyard features a natural amphitheater with a famous dry wall. Admire the view over Manarola village before visiting the grapes. Learn how soil, pruning and production practices impact the wine. Finish with a tasting session and homemade focacacia.

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.

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.

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.

Do you like Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisù? This is the right class for you to learn how to make from scratch our local handmade PASTA (Trofie), their condiment (PESTO Genovese) and, to forget the stairs you took to get to my kitchen, the creamy TIRAMISU', according to the traditional technique and to the recipe of my grandmother. The experience takes place in my XVI century private home in Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre) located in the village center where my dog Ettore and I will welcome you with a glass of prosecco. After few steps you can appreciate the stunning view of the village and the sea from the roof terrace on the 3rd floor of the building. The characteristic colored tower-houses are built following the steep orography of the hill and give a fantastic glance above all from the sea.

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 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.

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.

Wine fans looking for a tasting experience with a difference—this is the one for you. Enter a historic and beautifully preserved wine cellar in Manarola for a tasting that involves the senses of smell, sight, and taste. The experience is heightened by darkness and atmospheric music, as you try three half glasses of Cinque Terre white wine and snacks. A sommelier guides you through the experience and provide information you wouldn’t discover otherwise.