The Art of Pasta – Authentic Recipes + Wine Tour Chianti

Enjoy the captivating culinary culture of Florence. This comprehensive experience blends the art of handmade pasta-making with the enchanting flavors of Chianti’s renowned vineyards. Guided by experts, you’ll craft authentic Italian dishes and savor exquisite wines, all while surrounded by the region’s picturesque landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious explorer, this adventure promises to tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Key Points

• Immersive culinary experience in Florence, Italy, featuring hands-on pasta making, lunch, and a private Chianti wine tasting with a sommelier.
• Intimate group size of up to 8 travelers for personalized attention, priced at $290.89 per person.
• Convenient round-trip private transfer included for seamless travel between locations.
• Experience is suitable for most travelers, with accessibility for strollers, but not wheelchair-friendly.
• Highly-rated 5-star activity with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and positive reviews highlighting the authenticity and knowledge of the instructors.

Overview and Experience

The "The Art of Pasta" experience offers travelers an immersive culinary journey through Florence, Italy.

This activity includes hands-on pasta making, a delicious lunch, a wine tasting, and a private transfer with a sommelier.

The experience can accommodate up to 8 travelers and is priced from $290.89 per person.

The meeting point is in front of the pasta class shop on V. Dell Agnolo, 77r, and the experience returns to the same location.

It starts at 10:00 am.

While not wheelchair accessible, the activity is stroller-friendly and allows service animals.

Most travelers can participate, with free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.

Meeting and End Points

As the meeting point, travelers will find the pasta class shop on V. Dell’Agnolo, 77r in Florence, Italy. This location is where the experience begins at 10:00 am.

After the hands-on pasta making, lunch, and wine tasting, the tour returns to the original meeting point.

The tour returns to the original meeting point after the hands-on pasta making, lunch, and wine tasting experience.

The experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it’s stroller accessible, and service animals are allowed. Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available.

Participants should be in good health, as the activity isn’t suitable for those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travelers can comfortably participate in this authentic Italian culinary experience.

Accessibility and Participation

Is the experience wheelchair accessible? No, it isn’t wheelchair accessible.

However, the experience is stroller accessible and service animals are allowed. Infants must sit on laps, but infant seats are available.

Participants shouldn’t have heart problems or other serious medical conditions, but most travelers can participate.

Cancellation and Booking Information

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).

Enjoy the freedom to cancel up to 24 hours before your experience, with confidence in your booking.

Customers will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.

There’s also a reserve now and pay later option.

The reviews for this experience undergo checks for authenticity and it has an impressive 5-star rating across Viator and Tripadvisor.

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

• Confirmation received at time of booking

• Reserve now and pay later option available

• Highly-rated 5-star experience

• Reviews undergo authenticity checks

Reviews and Ratings

The reviews and ratings for this experience are impressive. With a perfect 5-star rating based on 2 total reviews, it’s clear that travelers have thoroughly enjoyed this pasta-making and wine tasting tour in Florence.

The reviews highlight the authenticity of the experience, the knowledgeable sommelier, and the fantastic pasta-making instruction. Reviewers praise the hands-on nature of the class and the delicious lunch served.

Minor notes mention the small group size and convenient meeting location. The stellar ratings and positive feedback indicate this is a must-do activity for anyone seeking an immersive Italian culinary adventure.

Pasta Making Masterclass

Although the pasta-making masterclass is the centerpiece of this experience, participants can also look forward to an enlightening wine tasting led by a knowledgeable sommelier.

The hands-on pasta workshop includes:

Participants will learn traditional pasta-making techniques, work with quality ingredients, and enjoy a homemade pasta lunch.

• Learning traditional techniques for crafting authentic Italian pasta

• Selecting high-quality ingredients and mastering the pasta-making process

• Enjoying a delicious homemade lunch featuring the freshly prepared pasta

• Discovering the art of pairing pasta with the perfect Chianti wine

• Departing with a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of Italian culinary traditions.

Chianti Wine Tasting and Tour

After the hands-on pasta-making workshop, you will enjoy an enlightening wine tasting and tour of the Chianti region.

A private sommelier will guide them through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to a renowned winery. There, they’ll learn about the rich history and production methods of Chianti wines.

They’ll sample several varietals, pairing them with local cheeses and cured meats. The tour concludes with a visit to the winery’s cellars and a chance to purchase favorite bottles.

This immersive experience allows travelers to fully appreciate the art of Italian winemaking in the heart of the Chianti Hills.

Highlights of the Experience

What makes this experience a must-do for pasta and wine enthusiasts? This activity offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of authentic Italian cuisine and culture.

Highlights include:

• Hands-on pasta making class with a professional chef, learning traditional techniques and recipes

• Savoring a homemade Italian lunch featuring the pasta you’ve created

• Private wine tasting and tour of the Chianti region with a knowledgeable sommelier

• Intimate group size of 8 travelers maximum for a personalized experience

• Round-trip private transfer between the meeting point and activity locations for a seamless experience

This is a unique opportunity to explore the art of pasta and the flavors of Chianti.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Customize the Pasta Recipe to My Dietary Needs?

While participants can’t customize the pasta recipe, the experience is flexible. The provider may accommodate special dietary needs or restrictions if requested in advance. It’s best to discuss any requirements when booking the activity.

How Much Experience Is Required to Participate in the Pasta Making?

The pasta making experience doesn’t require any prior expertise. The class is designed for all skill levels, so even beginners can participate and learn the traditional techniques. No experience is necessary to join this hands-on pasta making activity.

Is Transportation Provided to the Meeting Point or End Point?

The experience provides private transfer with a sommelier to and from the meeting point at V. Dell Agnolo, 77r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Travelers don’t need to arrange their own transportation to participate in the pasta making and wine tasting tour.

Can I Purchase the Wines Tasted During the Experience?

Yes, travelers can purchase the wines tasted during the experience. The activity includes a wine tasting led by a sommelier, and participants have the opportunity to buy the wines from the Chianti region sampled during the tour.

What Is the Dress Code for the Pasta Making and Wine Tasting?

The dress code is casual and comfortable. Participants should wear clothing and shoes that allow for easy movement during the hands-on pasta making. No formal attire is required for the wine tasting portion of the experience.