If you're looking for an experience that takes you beyond the tourist hotspots to discover the charm of Bologna's surroundings and connect with locals, this is the perfect day trip for you! Small group day trip.
Start by exploring the countryside just outside Bologna and visiting a family-run trattoria where you’ll meet Roberta and her family. This trattoria is a favorite among Bolognese locals, who often come here for a countryside escape. Here you will cook Lasagna Verde. Don’t expect a formal cooking class this is a hands on experience that feels like visiting old friends!
After a delightful morning with Roberta, we’ll head to the picturesque countryside of Imola in Romagna to meet passionate winemakers. Discover and taste some of the region’s finest wines, including Albana and Sangiovese.
- Hands-on cooking: *Lasagna Verde*
- Full-day exploration near Bologna
- Wine tasting in Romagna
- Fully hosted experience
- Transportation included
We will meet at the Piazza at the intersection of Via Indipendenza, near the Mercure Bologna Centro Hotel.
At this family-run restaurant, they don't host regular cooking classes, but they’re opening their doors just for us! In addition to the restaurant, they have a bar that’s a local favorite, where you’ll see people playing cards, watching the game on TV, and chatting. It’s a slice of local life that’s hard to find in big cities, even in Italy! We’ll spend about three hours here, making pasta verde for lasagna from scratch, preparing traditional Bolognese ragù, and enjoying a delicious lunch together.
In the early afternoon, we’ll meet Davide and Massimiliano, two young winemakers who continue the family tradition started by their grandfather, producing wines with great passion. Their winery is small, producing limited quantities, but the quality is exceptional, driven by their love for the local territory. We’ll explore their estate, the vineyards, and the cellar, before tasting some of their finest wines. In particular, we’ll try Albana, the region’s most famous white wine, along with excellent selections of Sangiovese, including a reserve, which expresses unique characteristics in this area. All of this will be paired with local products and great company.
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