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- English
- Italian
- French
Since 2019, we are the first to offer Vernazza an experience dedicated to preparing pesto in the mortar, combining cooking, territory, conviviality, and tasting. You will learn to prepare pesto by hand, using selected ingredients. The experience takes place in a typical Cinque Terre cellar, with stone and wood, reminiscent of the atmosphere of old Vernazza.
12:30 - PESTO CLASS
We will start with wine, focaccia, cheeses, and extra virgin olive oils. You will prepare your pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. The pesto will then be used to dress the gnocchi which you will eat with a third wine. We will conclude with limoncello and chocolate.
3:00 PM or 5:30 PM – PESTO SNACK CLASS
After a taste of wine, you will prepare the pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. We will accompany it with focaccia, cheeses, oils, and a third wine. Finally, a real little shoe with bread and focaccia directly in the mortar!
If you want the class in French, communicate it at the time of the reservation.
Example Menu
Starter
Tasting platter with cheeses, Ligurian focaccia, and oils
Main
Gnocchi with pesto (at 12:30, upon request at other times)
Served in a mortar
Dessert
Lemon and Chocolate (at 12:30, upon request at other times)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the train station, go up about 20 meters along the main street. You will find Five Senses on the left, inside a small square with cobblestone paving. You will easily recognize the place thanks to our "Cinque Sensi" sign and the large outdoor umbrella.
What to expect
Since 2019 we have been among the first to offer this experience, born from our passion for cooking and local products. During the course you will discover the secrets of pesto in the mortar and learn to prepare it according to tradition.
We will then accompany you to a tasting of 3 Cinque Terre wines and extra virgin olive oils, paired with focaccia and local cheeses, to savor all the authenticity of Liguria.
And the best part comes later: the pesto you prepare yourselves will be used at 12:30 to dress the gnocchi you will eat together. From preparation to the table, you will be the real stars!
To conclude sweetly, a fresh lemon granita and good chocolate await you.
And for those who choose the 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM snack, nothing more Ligurian than a nice little piece of bread with focaccia, perfect for gathering up the last taste of our flavors!
An authentic, convivial experience and above all to be lived with your own hands: you will not only taste Liguria, but you will learn to take a piece of it home.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages are reserved for those over 18 years of age. Minors may substitute with carbonated beverages.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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