Cinque Terre: Pesto-Making Experience with Wine Tasting

Join an authentic pesto cooking class in Cinque Terre and learn how to make traditional Genoese pesto in Monterosso using fresh local ingredients, a marble mortar. Enjoy local wine.

Discover one of the most authentic food experiences in Cinque Terre with this hands-on pesto cooking class in Monterosso al Mare. Step into a small local shop in the heart of the village and learn how to prepare traditional Genoese pesto using the original marble mortar and wooden pestle technique still used in Ligurian homes today. Guided step by step by a local host, you’ll make authentic pesto from scratch using fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino cheese, and extra virgin olive oil while discovering the secrets of traditional Ligurian cuisine. During the class, enjoy a tasting of local Cinque Terre wine and experience the warm atmosphere of a true Italian gathering — relaxed, convivial, and full of local flavors. More than just a cooking class, this authentic Cinque Terre experience is an opportunity to connect with local culture, meet fellow travelers, and discover the culinary traditions of Liguria like a local. Perfect for food lovers, couples, solo travelers, and anyone looking for an authentic and memorable activity in Cinque Terre.