Make Pasta With Merve + Taste&Tour Original Balsamic Vinegar

Join Merve for a unique culinary adventure in Italy. You’ll learn the art of making fresh tortellini and tortelloni in a hands-on pasta cooking class. Afterward, explore Acetaia Malagoli Daniele’s balsamic vinegar cellar and savor authentic flavors. With a small group, you’ll get personalized attention from Merve. This immersive experience culminates in a traditional Modenese dessert, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for Italian cuisine.

Key Points

• Learn to make traditional tortellini and tortelloni pasta under the guidance of Merve during a half-day cooking class.
• Explore the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele balsamic vinegar cellar with a guided tour and tasting of the original Modenese balsamic vinegar.
• Enjoy a complete culinary experience, including a traditional Modenese dessert and a lunch featuring the homemade pasta.
• The intimate class size of up to 10 travelers ensures personalized attention and a well-rounded learning experience.
• The venue and facilities are designed to be wheelchair and stroller accessible, ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.

Experience Overview

What does the pasta cooking class with Merve entail?

It’s a half-day experience that starts at 10:30 am. You’ll learn how to make two types of pasta – tortellini and tortelloni – under Merve’s guidance.

The class takes place at the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele in Castelfranco Emilia, Italy. The group size is limited to 10 travelers maximum.

The class takes place at the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele in Castelfranco Emilia, Italy, with a group size limited to 10 travelers maximum.

The cost is $205.53 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

The experience includes lunch, snacks, a guided tour, and a tasting at the on-site balsamic vinegar cellar.

The activity concludes at the meeting point.

Menu Details

The menu for this pasta cooking class features two types of fresh pasta – tortellini and tortelloni.

These handcrafted pasta varieties are the stars of the meal, complemented by a traditional dessert of Modena.

The experience includes a guided tour and tasting at the Balsamic Vinegar Cellar, allowing participants to explore the region’s culinary heritage.

Throughout the class, guests will enjoy a lunch and snacks, ensuring a well-rounded and satisfying culinary journey.

With a maximum group size of 10 travelers, this intimate setting ensures personalized attention and a truly immersive experience.

Meeting and Pickup Information

Participants will meet at the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele – Food experiences, located at Via Celeste, 9, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy.

The activity concludes at the same meeting point. Private transportation is provided throughout the experience.

The meeting and pickup information is as follows:

1. Meeting Point: Acetaia Malagoli Daniele – Food experiences, Via Celeste, 9, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy

2. End Point: Activity concludes at the meeting point

3. Transportation: Private transportation provided

4. Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible, with wheelchair-friendly surfaces.

Accessibility Information

This venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible, with surfaces that accommodate those with mobility needs.

Travelers in wheelchairs or with strollers can easily navigate the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele’s facilities during the pasta cooking class and balsamic vinegar tasting experience.

The meeting point, pasta-making station, and dining area are all designed to be inclusive and barrier-free.

Guests with various accessibility requirements can participate fully in this hands-on culinary adventure, ensuring an enjoyable and inclusive experience for all.

The organizers prioritize accessibility to make this class accessible to the widest range of travelers.

Reviews and Ratings

According to the available information, 3 reviews have been collected for this pasta cooking class with Merve and balsamic vinegar tasting experience.

Three reviews collected for this pasta cooking class and balsamic vinegar tasting experience with Merve.

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with all 3 travelers giving it a 5-star rating.

The experience seems to have exceeded expectations, with highlights including:

1. The hands-on pasta-making instruction and guidance from Merve.

2. The in-depth tour and tasting at the balsamic vinegar cellar.

3. The traditional Modenese dessert served as the perfect end to the meal.

4. The small, intimate group size allowing for a personalized experience.

Cooking With Merve

Although the pasta cooking class with Merve begins at 10:30 am, travelers arrive a bit earlier to the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele in Castelfranco Emilia.

Merve greets the group of 10 and leads them into the kitchen. She demonstrates how to prepare two types of pasta – tortellini and tortelloni.

Travelers then take turns kneading the dough, rolling it out, and shaping the pasta. Merve provides guidance and tips throughout the hands-on session.

Afterward, the group enjoys the freshly made pasta dishes for lunch, complemented by a traditional Modena dessert.

The experience concludes with a guided tour and tasting at the on-site balsamic vinegar cellar.

Exploring the Balsamic Vinegar Cellar

After the pasta-making session, Merve leads the group on a guided tour of the on-site balsamic vinegar cellar.

Visitors explore the cellar and learn about the traditional production methods:

1. Aging Process: The balsamic vinegar is aged for a minimum of 12 years in a series of wooden barrels, gradually concentrating and developing complex flavors.

2. Vinegar Sampling: Guests have the opportunity to taste different aged balsamic vinegars, appreciating the nuances in sweetness, acidity, and viscosity.

3. Acetaia History: Merve shares the rich history of the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, a family-owned operation dating back generations.

4. Balsamic Regulations: Guests discover the strict guidelines for producing authentic Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.

A Taste of Modena

Following the pasta-making session, guests savor a traditional dessert of Modena, complementing the hearty meal.

The homemade tortellini and tortelloni are showcased alongside a classic Modenese dessert, offering a sweet finish to the culinary experience.

Participants indulge in the flavors that have defined this region for generations, leaving with a deeper appreciation for the local cuisine.

The lunch is included in the package, ensuring a well-rounded gastronomic adventure.

Guests depart the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele with not only newfound pasta-making skills but also a taste of Modena’s renowned culinary heritage.

The Sum Up

Discover the art of fresh pasta-making and the secrets of authentic balsamic vinegar in Modena. Enjoy this hands-on culinary experience with Merve, where you’ll craft tortellini and tortelloni, tour the vinegar cellar, and savor a traditional Modenese dessert. With personalized attention in an intimate setting, you’ll leave with newfound skills and a deeper appreciation for Italy’s rich culinary heritage.