Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into the heart of Genoa and discover one of Liguria’s most beloved recipes: salsa di noci (walnut sauce). In our cozy food boutique, just steps from Christopher Columbus’ House, you’ll prepare this creamy sauce the traditional way — with mortar and pestle. Guided by a local host, you’ll blend walnuts, bread, garlic, and cheese into a velvety paste, then enjoy it served over pasta with a glass of fine Ligurian wine. To make the memory last, you’ll also receive a Certificate of Participation. A hands-on culinary experience that combines tradition, taste, and the warm atmosphere of Genoa’s historic center.

Example Menu

Main

Fresh pasta with homemade walnut sauce, paired with a glass of Ligurian wine

What's Included

A dish of fresh pasta served with the walnut sauce prepared during the class.
A glass of local Ligurian wine to pair with the walnut sauce pasta (non-alcoholic option available upon request)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: BioTigullio5Terre, Via Ravecca 51r, in the historic center of Genoa. Just a few steps from Porta Soprana (the Medieval Gate) and Christopher Columbus’ House. Look for the shop with local wines and Ligurian products in the window

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Travelers will discover the authentic flavors of Liguria with a hands-on cooking class. Guided by a local host, you will learn how to prepare the traditional walnut sauce (salsa di noci) using a mortar and pestle, following an old family recipe. Together we will crush walnuts, bread, garlic, and cheese into a rich paste, and then enjoy it with freshly cooked pasta and a glass of Ligurian wine. At the end of the class, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation to remember your culinary journey in Genoa

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Tigullio Trekking - BioTigullio5Terre

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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