Cinque Terre: Pesto Making Class with Wine and Food Tasting

Unleash your inner chef and dive into the authentic heart of Italian cuisine! Get ready to master the legendary art of pesto-making. You'll learn to craft the world's most beloved green sauce from scratch, just like the locals do, using traditional mortar and pestle for a truly hands-on and aromatic experience. Once your vibrant pesto is perfected, prepare your palate for a delightful culinary celebration. Indulge in a curated wine tasting, expertly paired with an array of delicious local cheeses, warm, freshly baked focaccia, and a selection of exquisite extra virgin olive oils. The feast continues with tender, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, all capped off with a refreshing sip of Limoncino. It's more than a class; it's a taste of Italy!

Ever dreamed of mastering the art of authentic Italian pesto? Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of Ligurian flavors! In this hands-on experience, you'll craft the globe's most beloved sauce from the ground up, embracing the traditional method of mortar and pestle with only the finest, hand-picked ingredients. But that's not all! Prepare your palate for a delightful journey of wine tasting complemented by a tempting array of cheeses, fragrant focaccia, and exquisite extra virgin olive oils. And to top it off? A tantalizing tasting of limoncino and decadent chocolate! Your adventure begins in a charming Cinque Terre cellar, where you'll be enveloped by the rustic beauty of time-worn stones and warm wooden textures. We'll kick things off with a tantalizing wine paired perfectly with delectable cheese, focaccia, and flavorful extra virgin olive oils. Then, armed with fresh basil and a second exquisite wine, you'll learn the secrets to preparing the perfect pesto base. The grand finale? Using your newly acquired skills, you'll create a vibrant pesto in the mortar, which you'll then savor with delicious gnocchi, all while sipping on a third carefully selected wine. And to perfectly conclude this unforgettable experience, indulge in a taste of refreshing Limoncino liqueur and rich, velvety chocolate.