Top San Gimignano Classes & Workshops - page 2

The wine tasting at Casa Emma allows you to spend wonderful time and to live a unique experience in the Chianti Classico area. Thanks to one of our wine experts, you will have the chance to learn the philosophy of the company and the stages of the vinification process. This experience takes please in our beautiful terrace, completely surrounded by the peace of our vineyards. We will make sure that you have a unique and memorable experience.

Cooking Classes at Casa Emma represent a very unique food and wine experience, perfect if you want to learn more about traditional Tuscan cuisine and food and wine pairing. As soon as you arrive, you will be welcomed by a wine expert who will follow you during the whole experience, starting from a tour in the cellar, where you can learn more about the company philosophy and the winemaking. Then, you will meet our Chef (English speaking) who will guide you through the different stages of the food preparation, by using only Tuscan raw materials. The recipes selected by our Chef include: pasta (ravioli, tagliatelle…), Pizza Margherita and a dessert, but we are ready and open to meet every request! Just before eating, our wine expert will explain to you all the products made in the farmhouse: our extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and 5 different types of wine to pair with food. The minimum number of participants for this experience is 2 people, up to 10.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local San Gimignano farmhouse with your hosts Giorgia and Luigi. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home on the outdoor patio where Giorgia will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes including handmade pasta. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in their beautiful home. • Pasta making and cooking lesson in a local home • Wine and olive oil tasting • Introduction to Italy's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Italian hospitality in a residential San Gimignano countryside neighborhood • Vegetarian and vegan options available

Visit the vineyard and olive grove of a local San Gimignano family for a pizza and gelato cooking class. Learn the secrets of what makes a great pizza and sample wines and extra virgin olive oil. You’ll also make gelato using seasonal ingredients. Later, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

Prepare a traditional Tuscan meal from scratch at a private San Gimignano cooking class. You’ll join a local cook for a trip to the historic city’s food shops and market, then roll up your sleeves to make a 3-course lunch or dinner in their home kitchen. When the meal is prepared, enjoy a delicious feast paired with red and white wines sourced from the local area.

Learn how to make some of Italy’s most famous desserts during this 2-hour cooking class. Follow your instructor’s directions to create delectable sweets such as chocolate biscuits, tiramisu, and pannacotta. Then, sit down to a delicious 3-course dinner, with the treats you’ve made and a tasting of a variety of wines, olive oils, and vinegars.

If you are in Tuscany you have to know that it's a must to see a winery. We want to give you the chance to visit a real family farm also if you're not big wine lovers but just curious or interested in this world. After the tour, if you like to stop for wine & olive oil tasting it's totally your choice!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Sit down to taste everything you created along with wine tasting from the library vintage reserves • Learn from a passionate local chef to create a delicious Tuscan Feast • Take home recipes and knowledge that will let you replicate your authentic Italian meal experience at home - Experience the art and culture of Tuscan cooking and prepare a delicious Tuscan meal with highly experienced local chefs. Later, sit down at the table to enjoy a complete dinner, complete with a wine tasting school and tastings of many local products.