Santa Margherita And Sestri Levante With Pesto Cooking Experience

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 molds 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)

Step into the beauty of Italy’s Riviera on a private tour crafted just for you. Begin your journey in Santa Margherita, a picturesque seaside gem with vibrant waterfront views. From there, enjoy a scenic drive along the coastline to the breathtaking Sestri Levante, renowned for its stunning bays and colorful buildings. Wander through its charming streets, explore local shops, and soak in the mesmerizing scenery. To top it off, you’ll join a hands-on pesto-making class, where you’ll learn the secrets behind this beloved local favorite. With a private driver and professional local guide by your side, this experience offers the perfect mix of exploration, culinary delight, and unforgettable memories along the Italian coast.

You will receive a practical demonstration on how to prepare Pesto with the Traditional Marble Mortar and we will reveal all the precautions handed down. You will learn how to recognize the best ingredients and how to best enhance them in the preparation. You will prepare Traditional Pesto with a Mortar using Pra basil, the best basil in Genoa. During the preparation of Pesto you can taste the wine "Cantina del Turin" produced in Sestri Levante". You will appreciate Italian cuisine as an opportunity to meet, get to know each other and immerse yourself in the local culture. You will receive our certificate of Chef of Pesto and the recipe to prepare an excellent dish of Trofie al Pesto, with all our secrets. You can touch the traditional tools of Genoese cuisine.