 About
the location: You will spend three nights in the rustic Tuscan
villa "Fagiolari," the home of your hostess, Giulietta
Giovannoni. Set in the incredibly beautiful area of Panzano in
Chianti, this country B&B affords stunning views of the
surrounding vineyards of the famous Chianti Classico.
The home dates back to the 15th
century and has been carefully restored. There is a lovely
swimming pool from which you can enjoy the panoramic view. All
bedrooms have private bathrooms and feature original beamed
ceilings and stone floors. There are various areas in the house
and several lovely outside locations where you can relax when
you are not busy with classes or excursions.
About the cooking lessons: Your teacher and hostess, Giulietta,
speaks perfect English and is a former caterer and private chef.
Your hands-on lessons will feature typical Tuscan cuisine and
simple, yet fresh and flavorful ingredients.
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COOKING WITH
GIULIETTA - Four day Itinerary
Day One
Afternoon transfer from the Florence airport or railway station to
Giulietta's B&B "Fagiolari," located amongst the vineyards and olive
groves.
This evening, a welcome dinner with Giulietta featuring her own
wine.
Day Two
Breakfast. Meet with your English speaking driving guide and
departure for a wine tour of the Chianti Senese: first stop will be
to the small town of Castellina in Chianti, with remains of its
medieval castle and a large tomb from the ancient pre-roman Etruscan
civilization. Afterwards visit a nearby winery and enjoy a tasting
of the famous wines of the area including full-bodied Chianti
Classicos and the famous Super Tuscans. Then it is off to another
medieval village Radda in Chianti. Time to explore the quaint
alleyways and enjoy lunch on own with suggestions from your guide.
Return back to Fagiolari. In the late afternoon enjoy your first
"hands on" cooking class with Giulietta and Stefania, learning how
to make typical Tuscan dishes such as bean soup, pasta with tomato
sauce, crostini or involtini di pollo. Enjoy dinner based on your
culinary efforts, local wine included. Overnight.
Day Three
After breakfast, meet with your English speaking driving guide for a
tour of Chianti Fiorentini: explore the delightful town of Greve in
Chianti with its quaint piazza. Spend time in the famous Falorni
butchery and explore the many artisan shops. Afterward, it is on to
Montefioralle, a medieval castle village overlooking the Valley
close by. Enjoy lunch (al fresco if weather permits) at Montagliari,
a typical local winery-trattoria (local wine included). After lunch,
walk through the winery and learn more about the sweet wine—vin
santo—and the balsamic vinegar ("mosto di chianti") which the estate
produces. Transfer back to Fagiolari. In the late afternoon enjoy
your second cooking lesson with Giulietta and Stefania. Farewell
dinner based on your efforts. Overnight.
Day Four
Breakfast. Transfer back to the Florence airport, railway station,
or hotel.
COOKING & WALKING WITH GIULIETTA
Day One
Afternoon transfer from the Florence airport or railway station to
Giulietta's B&B, Fagiolari, located amongst vineyards and olive
groves. This evening, a welcome dinner with Giulietta's own Chianti
wine.
Day Two
After a bountiful country breakfast, meet with your guide at
Fagiolari. Your walking tour starts in the charming village of
Panzano. After exploring the village and the remnants of its castle,
you will walk along a picturesque country lane which passes by
vineyards and sheep pastures. Your walk leads to a local winery
where you will have a wine tasting. Afterwards, return to Panzano
with lunch on your own. In the afternoon you will have your first
"hands-on" cooking class with Giulietta, where you will learn how to
make typical Tuscan dishes such as crostini, bean soup, involtini di
pollo etc using fresh ingredients. Enjoy dinner with local wine
based on your culinary efforts. Overnight.
Day Three
After breakfast, transfer with your guide to Greve in Chianti. After
a visit of the quaint piazza, and a stop at the famous butcher shop
Falorni and several artisans’ shops, you will be taken to the
medieval town of Montefioralle, where your walk begins. You will
walk through countryside lanes passing by the parish church of San
Cresci, continuing down through vineyards which produce the famous
Chianti Classico wine. Lunch is at the typical winery-trattoria of
Montagliari (local wine included). After lunch, you will have time
for a visit their historic winery and also to learn more about their
local production of "mosto di chianti" (balsamic vinegar). Transfer
back to Fagiolari. In the afternoon you will have your second
cooking class with Giulietta. Farewell dinner based on your culinary
efforts. Overnight.
Day Four
Breakfast, then transfer back to the Florence airport or railway
station.
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