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Montepulciano
Montepulciano Cooking Class: Tuscan Food & Wine
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Overview
Cooking Class and Tuscan tradition in Montepulciano offers an immersive culinary journey into the heart of Tuscany. This food-focused experience invites guests to discover the unique flavors of local cuisine and explore the traditional Tuscan lifestyle. With the guidance of a native chef, participants will learn to prepare four typical recipes, unlocking the secrets behind authentic regional dishes.
The class begins with the creation of Crostino Toscano's special sauce, a traditional appetizer. Participants then craft handmade pasta, specifically Pici, a treasure of southern Tuscany. The sauce accompanying the Pici is the classic Aglione, a tomato sauce featuring the area's unique giant garlic. For dessert, the class prepares Cantucci, traditional Valdichiana cookies, ideally enjoyed dipped in Vin Santo, the region's sweet wine. The experience culminates in a satisfying meal where participants savor the dishes they've prepared.
This experience provides a hands-on opportunity to delve into Tuscan gastronomy, using fresh, local ingredients and time-honored techniques. This authentic experience allows for total immersion into Italian culture. 
Highlights
Discover Tuscan Flavors: Learn to cook traditional dishes using local ingredients.
Hands-On Cooking Class: Prepare handmade pasta and delicious sauces.
Expert Chef Guidance: Receive instruction from a chef native to the region.
Enjoy a Sumptuous Meal: Savor the dishes you prepared during the cooking class.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally have a great time learning how to cook authentic Tuscan food.
Customers loved learning to cook traditional Tuscan dishes.
Many enjoyed the hands-on experience of making pasta and sauces.
Guests appreciated the chef's guidance and local insights.
Many enjoyed eating the meal they prepared during the class.
Some found it difficult to find the location.
A few wished for more detailed instructions.
The Journey
Agriturismo in Montepulciano
A traditional farm stay in Montepulciano, serving as the starting point for the cooking class and culinary experience. Here, participants learn to prepare typical Tuscan dishes under the guidance of a local chef, offering an immersive experience into the region's culinary traditions.
Montepulciano
A historical town in Tuscany known for its Vino Nobile wine and Renaissance architecture. It is the location where you will immerse yourself in the local culinary traditions during your cooking class.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes alcoholic beverages. It excludes access to the Wellness Experience in the Private Spa for an additional 30 Euro per person and access to the Pool Area for an additional 10 Euro per person. Please note this experience is DSA non-compliant.
Hot Tip
Some customers have suggested arriving a bit early to familiarize yourself with the location, as it can be a little tricky to find. Wearing comfortable shoes is also a good idea, as you'll be standing and moving around during the cooking process.
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