Top Lucca Wine Making Workshops

Unravel the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a local chef in Montecatini Terme near Lucca, and learn to cook the region’s dishes. Taking place at the chef’s ancestral countryside olive press near a babbling brook and 12th-century stone bridge, the experience includes a market visit, tasting session, cooking class, and 4-course lunch—created with your own hands. Regional wine and an insight into Tuscan cuisine and culture complete the experience.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

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.