Golden Grains & Gourmet Pasta Cooking Class

About this tour

Spend three hours on a family-run Tuscan estate learning to make pasta from scratch, starting with grain milling through to the finished dish. You'll work directly with the pasta, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside house-produced wines and olive oils. The estate sits within walking distance of San Gimignano's medieval streets, so it's easy to combine with exploring the town itself.

Highlights

• Mill grain and shape pasta using traditional Tuscan methods
• Taste organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils from the estate
• Eat fresh pasta you've made, plus cured meats and cheeses
• Work at your own pace—no prior cooking skills needed
• Family-owned property with genuine local hospitality
• Walking distance to San Gimignano's historic centre

What to expect

You'll arrive at the estate and move straight into the kitchen. The lesson starts with milling flour from whole grain, then you'll knead and shape pasta by hand using techniques the family has practiced for years. Expect flour on your clothes and a real workout for your forearms. Once your pasta is ready, it goes into boiling water while you pause to taste the estate's wines and oils—a chance to rest and chat. Lunch or dinner follows: you'll eat your own pasta with cold cuts, cheese, and a sweet biscuit with dessert wine to finish. The whole experience takes about three hours.

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