Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza

4.9(120)1 hr 30 minEnglish, Italian, FrenchBook 3 hours aheadCinque Terre, Italy

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$72

Since 2019, we are the first to offer Vernazza an experience dedicated to preparing pesto in the mortar, combining cooking, territory, conviviality, and tasting. You will learn to prepare pesto by hand, using selected ingredients. The experience takes place in a typical Cinque Terre cellar, with stone and wood, reminiscent of the atmosphere of old Vernazza.

12:30 - PESTO CLASS We will start with wine, focaccia, cheeses, and extra virgin olive oils. You will prepare your pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. The pesto will then be used to dress the gnocchi which you will eat with a third wine. We will conclude with limoncello and chocolate. 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM – PESTO SNACK CLASS After a taste of wine, you will prepare the pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. We will accompany it with focaccia, cheeses, oils, and a third wine. Finally, a real little shoe with bread and focaccia directly in the mortar!

If you want the class in French, communicate it at the time of the reservation.

Included

Focaccia, oils, cheeses
Tasting of three local wines
Alternative gluten-free for celiacs/intolerant
At 12:30 gnocchi
Water (and non-alcoholic drinks for children or adults who do not drink alcohol)
Pesto preparation with mortar
Speaking guide English and Italian (French on request)

Not included

Tips

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What you'll do

Enter the heart of Ligurian tradition and prepare the real pesto in the mortar w
ith your own hands, as has been done for generations in Liguria! Since 2019 we have been among the first to offer this experience, born from our passion for cooking and local products. During the course you will discover the secrets of pesto in the mortar and learn to prepare it according to tradition. We will then accompany you to a tasting of 3 Cinque Terre wines and extra virgin olive oils, paired with focaccia and local cheeses, to savor all the authenticity of Liguria. And the best part comes later: the pesto you prepare yourselves will be used at 12:30 to dress the gnocchi you will eat together. From preparation to the table, you will be the real stars! To conclude sweetly, a fresh lemon granita and good chocolate await you. And for those who choose the 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM snack, nothing more Ligurian than a nice little piece of bread with focaccia, perfect for gathering up the last taste of our flavors! An authentic, convivial experience and above all to be lived with your own hands: you will not only taste Liguria, but you will learn to take a piece of it home.

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

From the train station, go up about 20 meters along the main street. You will find Five Senses on the left, inside a small square with cobblestone paving. You will easily recognize the place thanks to our "Cinque Sensi" sign and the large outdoor umbrella.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Alcoholic beverages are reserved for those over 18 years of age. Minors may substitute with carbonated beverages.

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