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Genoa: Make Pesto, Eat Pasta & Drink Wine!
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Overview
The Genoa Pesto Masterclass with Mortar, Pasta Tasting, and Local Wine experience gives a tasty look into Genoa's food history. It's close to where Christopher Columbus was born. People get to learn how to make real Genovese pesto. They use a marble mortar and wooden pestle, just like people have done for years.
This takes place in a small, cozy food and wine shop in the old town. It's a hands-on class where people can taste good local foods. After making pesto, everyone tries it on fresh trofie pasta. They also get to taste two Ligurian wines: Vermentino and Ciliegiolo. The groups are kept small so everyone feels welcome and can ask questions. It's like being a real Genovese for a day.
At the end, everyone gets a certificate and a jar of pesto to take home. This isn't just a cooking class. It's a fun way to learn about the culture. You'll learn to make authentic Genovese pesto by hand, using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle. This experience is in the heart of Genoa, near Columbus’ House. 
Highlights
Make Real Pesto: Learn to make Genovese pesto with a marble mortar and wooden pestle.
Taste Local Wine: Enjoy two Ligurian wines: Vermentino and Ciliegiolo.
Eat Fresh Pasta: Try your homemade pesto on fresh trofie pasta.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy a warm and personal experience.
Learn from Experts: Learn about traditional Italian cuisine from the expert local chefs
Take Pesto Home: Receive a jar of long-shelf-life pesto to take home
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers really enjoyed learning to make pesto in a small, personal setting. They also liked the wine and pasta tasting. Some thought the class could have been longer or more relaxing.
Customers loved learning to make pesto by hand.
The wine tasting was a great addition.
The small group size made the class feel personal.
Many enjoyed the location of the artisan shop
A couple customers wished for more time to relax after the class.
Some felt the class was a little too short.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes alcoholic beverages and a brunch. It does not include private transportation or gratuities. You can buy local food and wine to support the local economy if you want. The meeting point is artisan food and wine shop in the heart of Genoa, near Columbus’ House.
Hot Tip
Some customers have recommended visiting Columbus' House, which is nearby the class. Also, customers have said that buying the local products is a great souvenir to take home.
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