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Typical Italian cuisine Handmade pasta using only a rolling pin. Ragout or fresh tomato and basil Rabbit in porchetta or guinea fowl with prunes tiramisu

A way to experience the territory and get to know the story of a family that, for generations, has devoted itself with passion and dedication to the production of wine and oil. From the "Ebrius" and the "Linchetto", to the prized Chardonnay "Collezione Privata", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. Give yourself a great experience!

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Telling the wine and the territories has always been my passion and my job! Thanks to this online experience I will be able to connect with you from anywhere in the world and guide you to discover the secrets of sensory analysis of wines. You simply need 3 bottles of wine: - 1 bottle of Sparkling Wine - 1 bottle of White Wine -1 bottle of Red Wine If you have the experience in a group and there are more than 6, I suggest you bring 2 bottles per type. By agreeing a few days before on the wines in your possession, I will tell you the history of the area, the cellar and the wine to be tasted, so as to understand the secrets that are hidden inside a glass of wine. Because inside every wine there is a world, a story to tell. I will show you where to buy them in order to make the online tasting fully effective. In this sense you can use my online wine shop uvaggio.it taking advantage of discounts provided for the occasion

Dive into Lucca like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Lucca and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Lucca typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Lucca as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

"I was born in Gaiole in Chianti but I discovered the bond deep with this land after moving to Milan for work. Today the winery produces Chianti Claissico. I decided to come back to my territory and share the love for this land creating a special product!" The type of Chianti Classico DOCG we produce is unique in its gender and it is the result of a specific kind of soil combined with the total exposure of the vineyard to the sun and the peculiarity of the present grapes, Sangiovese and Merlot. Each bottle contains all the aromas of our beautiful territory, from the wild berries to spicier notes. Ours is a genuine, handcrafted wine.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of white and red Italian wines.

TASTE THE TYPICAL PRODUCTS AND DISCOVER THE HISTORICAL CENTER Explore Lucca by e-bike in small groups and taste typical local products. Lucca is surrounded by Renaissance cycle walls and is known as "the city of 100 churches", but also for its food, both sweet and salty. During this relaxing tour you will discover the main attractions such as the Cathedral of San Martino, Church of San Michele, Piazza Napoleone, Piazza Anfiteatro and part of the walls always accompanied by our friendly guide. You will stop at a traditional delicatessen where you will taste Tuscan appetizers accompanied by a glass of wine and, after a short ride, seated again in one of the historic pastry shops where you will also taste sweets from Lucca.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family.

This tour represent the really life in Tuscany. Visit Pisa and admire the Leaning Tower. Visit the most famous Pasta Factory in the area and show the pasta production. Visit a small medium winery in the Chianti area and taste a range of very good wines (red and white) paired with local food in a Light Lunch

Discover local flavors during a tasting at a winery in Lucca. Learn about the history of the estate that dates back to the 16th century. Hear stories about how the wine is made, including the grape’s journey from the vineyard through the cellar to the finished product. Taste three wines overlooking the vineyards.

Chianti is the famous area in Tuscany characterized by rolling hills dotted by vineyards, cypress trees, olive trees. We will head for our first winery where you will have a chance to explore the cellars, taste the wines and discuss them with the winemaker. The wines you will typically taste are Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscan, Vin Santo. For lunch I will suggest something small and rustic in a perfect Tuscan style! . . Perhaps in a winery? In the second part of the day you'll visit another highly rated winery. Together with the previous experience you'll start to appreciate the range of aromas and flavours that Chianti Classico wines have to offer. During the drive you will enjoy the view of Tuscany and its famous rolling hills! We have selected one of the best wineries for you! Back to Forte Dei Marmi with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories

Join us for an interesting morning food tour that will dive you into the gastronomy, history, art and culture of our fascinating city. This experience is a perfect introduction to the city that you will discover from different points of view. We look forward to let you live an chill out tour seen from a local perspective.

Colle di Bordocheo is nestled in a beautiful panoramic location on the hills of Segromigno in Monte. We are an organic farm that produces wine, extra virgin olive oil and welcome who wishes to discover and savor the beauty of this enchanting corner of Tuscany. Our locations are truly stunning, offering stunning views across the valley and extraordinary sunsets. Our guests can enjoy walking tours in the garden, having typical vineyards and olive groves, starting with the tasting of wine and olive oil. It’s A FAMILY HISTORY! We will be glad to tell your during your visit

Colle di Bordocheo is immersed in a splendid panoramic position on the hills of Segromigno in Monte. We are an organic farm that produces wine, extra virgin olive oil and we welcome those who want to discover and savor the beauty of this enchanting corner of Tuscany. Our position is truly to be envied, offering breathtaking views of the valley and extraordinary sunsets. Our guests can take walks in the garden, which fades into the typical vineyards and olive groves, before relaxing and tasting the goodness of their picnic basket

BY E-BIKE AMONG VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES The e-bike tour with wine tasting begins with a visit to the walls of Lucca, over 4 km of cycle path all around the historic center. From this elevated position above the city, you will have a view of the symbolic monuments of Lucca and you will have time to become familiar with the e-bike. The guide will then easily lead you outside the walls, entering the surrounding countryside, between the villages of Meati, Gattaiola and Vicopelago. The e-bike will allow you to face a few short climbs effortlessly and our expert guide will help you understand the complexity of the "vineyard" ecosystem and its low environmental impact agriculture. The visit will continue in the vineyards, in the cellar and in the tasting room. Wine tasting will allow you to grasp the organoleptic complexity and have a better understanding of them. Typical local products such as bruschetta, meats, cheeses and olive oil will be combined

An exciting excursion on board one comfortable minivan led by a certified English speaking driver, to discover two wonderful art cities famous all over the world. With this full day private tour from Florence you will visit the historic university city of Pisa and the elegant and refined town of Lucca.

The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and the wineries. We will then move on to the tasting of 3 Italian sparkling wines (Prosecco, Franciacorta, Trento DOC) accompanied by bread, cheeses, cold cuts and locally produced oil. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly with organic certification, in love with their work and the territory. At the end of the tasting you can take the opened bottles home or to the hotel in order to enjoy them during the holiday. The tasting is for a minimum of 4 guests. For couples or a smaller number, use the "book for a private group" function The time indicated is not final but we can agree on the preferred time together If you do not have a car, I will be able to carry out the tasting directly at your hotel, B&B or home

Devour freshly prepared Tuscan food without leaving your vacation lodgings during a private 4-course meal. To keep things simple, your local cook brings all of the ingredients and prepares the food right at your accommodation. In addition to a starter, pasta, main course, and side dish, the meal includes dessert and a selection of regional wines. Your cook takes care of cleanup and leaves you to unwind in your home away from home.

The winery is located in central Italy, in the North West of Tuscany, more exactly in the country side nestled among the Apuane mountains, Appennino mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea , only 5 km from the urban city walls of Lucca. The winery is developed between two rivers, La Freddana and the Serchio. The soils are sandstones of the Tuscan Boulder with neutral ph. On the plain the soil is loose, silt –sandy with shingles. On the hill the soil is clay with good skeleton. The exposure goes from South- East to South-West. The proximity to the sea ensures a lot of sunshine and constant ventilation. The mountains provide plenty of water and cool nights also during the summer time. The Fattoria Sardi estate owns woods, cultivated elds, olive groves and 18 hectares of specialized vineyards.

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight people. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit three separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

We propose a route that combines the possibility of tasting local products such as cheese, ham and sausages with a visit to the processing workshops. We will meet people who will tell us the history and traditions of this land, with the possibility of personalizing the tour based on travelers' preferences and curiosity.

Become a local of Lucca by experiencing the traditional rustic flavours of Tuscany on a charming walking tour. Taste original and quality food, wines and ingredients within the town's beautiful and historic streets.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.