From Florence: Exclusive Cooking Class & Brunello Wine Tasting at a Boutique Winery in Montalcino
7 hours
From 09:30
Group 1+
English
7 hours
09:30
What you'll do
Visit the scenic countryside of Montalcino with a full-day experience from Florence, as you participate in an exclusive cooking class at a boutique winery. Starting at 9.30 AM, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transported directly to the winery in the Tuscan countryside. You’ll explore the winery and find out more about how the wine is produced before learning to cook 3 different pasta recipes in a private class. After the cooking session, you can sit down to enjoy your feast and participate in wine and olive oil tastings before you return to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Convenient transport directly from your hotel to the winery
- Tour of the Winery: Wander through the vineyards and delve into the old wine cellar whilst you learn more about how the wine is made
- Private Cooking Class: Hands-on private class where you'll make pasta and sauces from scratch using fresh produce, with guidance from an expert local chef
- Wine and Olive Oil Tasting: Sample delicious products made by the winery
- An Italian Feast: Eat the food that you've prepared, complemented by Brunello di Montalcino wines
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 7 hours
- 2Group Size: 2-6 people
- 3Start Time: 9.30 AM
- 4Meeting Point: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation are included
- 5Boutique Winery Visit: Explore the vineyards and wine cellars at the winery in Montalcino
- 6Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn to make 3 pasta dishes with guidance from an experienced chef
- 7Wine and Olive Oil Tastings: Sample the products made at the winery
- 8End Time: Approximately 4.30 PM
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Visit to a boutique winery
- Tuscan cooking class
- Multi-course traditional lunch
- Certified sommelier/guide with you throughout the day
Sample Menu:
- Tagliatelle with ragù – a luscious meat-based sauce enriched with ripe tomatoes
- Pici all’aglione – thick pasta noodles with a flavourful tomato and garlic sauce
- Ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, accompanied by a velvety butter and sage sauce
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Please note the venue is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users or strollers
- This experience is not suitable for children under the age of 10
Meeting Points
Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included when selected at the time of booking. Alternatively, there is a default meeting point available at Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence.
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
Important Information
- The experience runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The activity will commence promptly at 9.30 AM. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- Available in English and Italian
- Wine can be purchased directly from the winery (with shipping options available upon request)
- Food options may vary based on season, day of the week, and group size
Pickup is included and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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