SEMI-PRIVATE

Montalcino Cooking Experience

Tour Code TUR-02140

Duration —

Group Type Semi-Private

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Meeting Point Hotel - Villa - Meeting Point

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Overview

Italy as a country is home to some of the best food and wine in the world. Year after year, in global wine competitions Tuscany, located here in central Italy close to where we live, wins out internationally for best wine. It's the Brunello di Montalcino wine variety that wins out, time and time again in wine spectactator and elsewhere, so where better to cook and enjoy wine that right here in Montalcino with us?

Join us in the heart of the Brunello di Montalcino region for a refined culinary immersion on a historic vineyard estate, where centuries of wine making tradition meet the warmth of authentic Tuscan hospitality. Your half-day “Tuscan Vine & Kitchen” experience begins with a welcome sparkling aperitivo followed by an intimate guided tour through sunlit vineyards, atmospheric cellars, and the estate’s iconic Brunello barrels.

From here, you’ll don your apron and step into the kitchen alongside our expert local chef, learning the secrets behind classic Tuscan recipes. Working hands-on, you’ll prepare fresh hand-rolled pasta, slow-cooked regional mains, and a traditional dessert — all using seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding countryside.

After the cooking is complete, settle in for a leisurely al-fresco lunch on a panoramic terrace overlooking rolling vineyards. Enjoy each dish you’ve created, thoughtfully paired with the estate’s award-winning wines, including their signature Brunello. Whether shared as a private experience or with a small group of six to eight guests, this class offers an intimate, luxurious, and deeply delicious way to travel, cook, taste, and truly experience Tuscany.

Includes: Welcome sparkling aperitivo • Guided estate & cellar tour • Hands-on cooking class • Four-course lunch with wine pairings • Recipe booklet • Luxury round-trip transfer from your hotel or villa

Availability: Daily except Sundays. Private option available on request. Early booking is strongly recommended.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Excellent Photo Opportunities
Personalized Service

What's Not Included

Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type
Transfers to or from the hotels on arrival or departure days

Pricing & Availability

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