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We'll let you work with your own mortar and you'll learn how to make real PESTO... an engaging course that you can do alone or with up to 100 people ALWAYS with a chef just for you!
From 5 to 99 years and older... fun is guaranteed
We are equipped for groups from 1 to one hundred people... all followed by a chef just for you who will also tell you the history of PESTO
In the end, new friendships are always born...
Each course will have its own area and its own private TUTOR CHEF!

Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante

By LA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI - PESTO EXPERIENCE - CORSI DI CUCINA LIGURE - DEGUSTAZIONI DI VINO
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$83 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes!

PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you.

PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden moulds and Ligurian potato gnocchi.

FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro.

FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch

WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself!

We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)

Activity location

  • LA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI BALLERINI
    • 179 Via XXV Aprile
    • 16039, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • LA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI BALLERINI
    • 179 Via XXV Aprile
    • 16039, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy

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FISH EXPERIENCE - THE FISH
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour: the private chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes.
Recipes: Vernazzina-style anchovy pie and another typical dish based on the catch of the day, with final tasting.

Price details
AU$83.43 x 1 AdultAU$83.43
Total
Price is AU$83.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec
FOCACCIA & BREAD EXPERIENCE
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

BAKERY COURSE: with first choice ingredients under the guidance of your Private Chef you will create the best Genoese Focaccia
Duration: 1 hour: Learn how to prepare real Focaccia Genovese and Marinaro bread
IN THE END: you will taste the result and you can even take it away with you!

Price details
AU$83.43 x 1 AdultAU$83.43
Total
Price is AU$83.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec
PASTA EXPERIENCE: Fresh pasta
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

THE PRIZE: at the end of the course you can take away what you have prepared.
Duration: 1 hour: Learn how Gnocchi and Corzetti are prepared with ancient tools.
THE PRIZE: You will have a Personal Chef at your disposal who will guide you step by step to make true Ligurian Fresh Pasta

Price details
AU$83.43 x 1 AdultAU$83.43
Total
Price is AU$83.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec
PESTO EXPERIENCE, Pesto Mortar Course
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour: The pesto produced will be yours. A glass of wine is also provided for “motivational” purposes.
IN THE END: the preparation of pesto according to the Genoese recipe. Every participant works with his mortar.

Price details
AU$83.43 x 1 AdultAU$83.43
Total
Price is AU$83.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec
WINE EXPERIENCE - TASTING
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour: “I Vinaccieri” tasting (5 wines)
WINES TASTED: Navigato (White),

Tram (Traminer and Vermentino)

Bolle (Pinot Chardonnay Charmat method)

Navigato (Red)

Rosso della Miniera (Red of the Mine)
WINES TASTED: a series of tastings of local products such as cured meats, cheeses and focaccias…

Price details
AU$83.43 x 1 AdultAU$83.43
Total
Price is AU$83.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFISH EXPERIENCE: with the guidance of a professional Chef you will prepare two fish dishes and you will be able to taste what you have prepared
  • What's includedWhat's includedWINE EXPERIENCE: guided tasting of the Vinaccieri Ballerini wines accompanied by the quality products of our gastronomy for a perfect and tasty break
  • What's includedWhat's includedFOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home
  • What's includedWhat's includedPASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden moulds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced
  • What's includedWhat's includedIN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPESTO EXPERIENCE: use of a marble mortar and jar to take away the Genoese Pesto that you will have produced

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

PESTO EXPERIENCE - The most popular course: we have taught more than 20,000 guests how to make Pesto! You will learn all the secrets for making REAL Pesto according to the Genoese recipe Work with a real mortar all for you under the guidance of a Personal Chef... in the end the PESTO PRODUCT WILL BE YOURS! You will receive a special container to take away the fruit of your labour You can also choose another of the cooking courses offered: PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden moulds and Genoese potato gnocchi FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our Marinaro Bread FISH EXPERIENCE - Your Personal Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes: the Vernazzina pie and another recipe depending on the daily catch. A glass of wine is provided at the beginning of each course for motivational purposes! Each course will be followed exclusively by a PERSONAL Chef Tutor. Finally... WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses and products from our gastronomy We are in Sestri Levante - Genoa

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI BALLERINI
    • 179 Via XXV Aprile
    • 16039, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI BALLERINI
    • 179 Via XXV Aprile
    • 16039, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy

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