Castelvetro Cooking Class: Pasta & Balsamic Tour
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Overview
Private Italian Cooking Course in Castelvetro di Modena offers a tasty dive into local culinary traditions. This food tour takes you to Acetaia la Vedetta, nestled in the rolling hills, for a hands-on experience making authentic Modenese pasta.
With the help of local experts like Monica, visitors learn to knead, roll, and stuff fresh pasta, creating classic Emilian dishes. Claudio then guides a tour of the Acetaia, unveiling the secrets of balsamic vinegar production, known locally as "black gold". The experience wraps up with a delightful dinner featuring the handmade pasta, dessert, water, and local wine.
This intimate class welcomes small groups and promises a personal connection to Modena's rich food heritage. It's perfect for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic, hands-on cooking experience. Please note that this experience is only available on Mondays and Tuesdays.




Highlights
Make Traditional Pasta: Learn to create authentic Modenese pasta dishes from scratch with expert guidance.
Visit a Balsamic Vinegar Maker: Discover the secrets of balsamic vinegar production at a traditional Acetaia.
Enjoy a Delicious Dinner: Savor the flavors of your handmade pasta during a delightful dinner with local wine.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more intimate and personalized cooking class experience.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the cooking class and found it to be a fun and educational experience. They particularly appreciated the hands-on aspect of making pasta and learning about balsamic vinegar.

Customers loved learning to make pasta from scratch.
Many enjoyed the balsamic vinegar tour and tasting.
The dinner with homemade pasta was a highlight for many visitors.
Guests appreciated the hands-on and interactive nature of the class.
Some guests wished for more detailed instructions during the pasta-making process.
A few visitors found the vinegar tasting a bit too short.
The Journey
Acetaia la Vedetta
Located in the hills of Castelvetro di Modena, Acetaia la Vedetta offers a setting for discovering Modenese culinary traditions. It is known for its balsamic vinegar production and pasta-making courses.
Modena
Modena is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, famous for its balsamic vinegar and pasta culinary traditions. The area has a rich history of balsamic vinegar production that has been handed down from generation to generation.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes dinner and a visit to Acetaia la Vedetta. It excludes anything not specifically mentioned. Please confirm meeting point details directly with the tour operator after booking. The activity is available only on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Hot Tip
Guests recommend arriving hungry and ready to get your hands dirty! Also, ask questions during the balsamic vinegar tour; the producers are passionate and happy to share their knowledge.