The Orange gold of San Gimignano: The Saffron DOP Cooking Class

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The Saffron DOP Cooking class will start with a short introduction to our farm in front of our Vernaccia vineyard, one of the oldest in San Gimignano.

Then, you will be accompanied to our family kitchen to learn the secrets of this typical and traditional product of San Gimignano. We will prepare a Saffron-based dessert, a saffron-based homemade pasta, a saffron-based meat course, and antipasti.

At the end of the class, you will relax in one of our private and exclusive rooms or our garden, enjoying everything you’ve cooked and tasting our organic and biodynamic wines and e.v.o. Olive oils.

Example Menu

Starter

Saffron bruschettas and a selection of cold cuts and cheeses

Main

Pasta with saffron

Main

Pork fillet with saffron puree

Dessert

Dessert of the day

What's Included

Bottled water
Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting
A Tuscan Winter Lunch that includes: Antipasti ( Tuscan Bruschetta, Tuscan Cold-cuts and Cheeses), Pasta of the Day, a dish of meat, hot drink and dessert, Vinsanto to finish

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right into the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Using the real stems of San Gimignano Saffron DOP guests will start with the preparation of 3 different kinds of Saffron based antipasti, a first traditional dish
composed by the preparation of fresh Pasta with saffron and seasonal vegetables, and a second course that will include the preparation of meat with saffron and
a side dish. Finally, we will prepare a tasty dessert with Saffron inside.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Podere la Marronaia

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Lunch
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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