Levanto: Pesto-Making Class

Get ready to whisk yourself away to a delightful culinary adventure! Step into a unique workshop – affectionately known as the "Pesto Laboratory" – where you'll uncover the authentic secrets to crafting your very own homemade pesto from scratch. It's a hands-on experience that promises a truly rewarding outcome. And the best part? Once your fresh, vibrant pesto is perfected, you'll get to savor your delicious creation, perfectly paired with an array of delightful local nibbles and a refreshing glass of regional wine. Pure bliss!

Ever dreamed of crafting authentic Italian pesto? Now's your chance! Dive into the heart of Levanto's historical center and discover the secrets of this iconic sauce in a hands-on pesto-making experience. You'll be welcomed into a local "Laboratory of Pesto," a family-run institution perfecting this ancient recipe since way back in 1976. Get ready for a delightful journey of flavors, starting with a refreshing glass of sparkling wine paired with local extra virgin olive oil on crusty bruschetta. First, you'll sample pesto made the modern way, then it's time to roll up your sleeves and create your own using the traditional method with a classic mortar and pestle. Learn the art of carefully washing and drying fresh basil leaves before pounding them with sea salt, creamy pine nuts, and pungent garlic. The magic continues as you add rich Parmigiano cheese and drizzle in that luscious extra virgin olive oil, transforming simple ingredients into a thick, fragrant masterpiece. Finally, the moment you've been waiting for! Savor the fruits of your labor – your very own homemade pesto – alongside a crisp glass of white wine and a selection of delicious local treats like olives and anchovy bruschetta. *Delizioso!*