Tuscany Express Experience: Pasta Class & Wine Tour from Florence

Discover the heart of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany. You’ll start by learning the art of fresh pasta-making, using simple, high-quality ingredients like farm-fresh eggs and locally milled flour. Roll up your sleeves and dive into the process as you mix, knead, and shape the dough by hand, crafting classic shapes like pappardelle, tortelli and spaghetti. You’ll also learn how to make traditional sauces that pair perfectly with your pasta — from tomato sauces to rich pesto.

Next, it’s time for homemade Italian gelato. Discover the secrets behind gelato’s smooth, creamy texture and how it differs from ice cream. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients like fruits from the garden, rich cocoa, hazelnut and pistacchio paste, you’ll make your own batch of gelato under the guidance of your instructor.

After enjoying the fruits of your labour, you’ll travel off-road deep into the Chianti Classico wine region, famous for its wines and breathtaking vineyard-covered hills. You’ll visit a top-rated winery located in a splendid Tuscan villa, explore its ancient cellars, and taste a variety of Chianti Classico DOCG wines with cheese tastings.