Genoa Handmade Gnocchi and Pesto Class with Wine Tasting

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

This experience takes place inside a family-run Ligurian food shop, not in a standard cooking school. Prepare potato gnocchi from scratch and make authentic Genoese pesto with a marble mortar and wooden pestle. Then enjoy the food you created during a relaxed brunch, paired with 2 wines from small Ligurian producers. You will also discover the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind Genoa’s local food culture.

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Handmade potato gnocchi with Genoese pesto

Fresh potato gnocchi prepared during the class and served with traditional Genoese pesto made by hand using a marble mortar and wooden pestle.

What's Included

Tasting of 2 Ligurian wines selected from small local producers.
Relaxed Ligurian brunch with the handmade potato gnocchi and Genoese pesto prepared during the class.
Bottled water
Hands-on cooking class: potato gnocchi and Genoese pesto
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet inside BioTigullio5Terre, at Via di Ravecca 51r, in Genoa’s historic center. The shop is a few steps from Porta Soprana and Christopher Columbus’ House. The nearest metro station is Sarzano/Sant’Agostino, about 50 meters away. Look for the BioTigullio5Terre sign

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin by learning how to prepare traditional potato gnocchi from scratch. You will work the dough by hand, shape the gnocchi, and discover the techniques used to achieve the right soft texture.

Next, prepare authentic Genoese pesto using a marble mortar and wooden pestle. Your instructor will guide you through the ingredients, traditional gestures, and local stories behind this iconic Ligurian recipe.

Once the cooking is complete, sit down together for a relaxed brunch featuring the handmade gnocchi dressed with your freshly prepared pesto. The meal is accompanied by a tasting of two Ligurian wines selected from small local producers.

The activity takes place in an intimate, family-run Ligurian food shop and combines hands-on cooking, local culture, wine, and conviviality.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum age: 12 years
Supplied by Tigullio Trekking - BioTigullio5Terre

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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Breakfast
Brunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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