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Cooking with Giulietta
Panzano-in-Chianti, Tuscany

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About the location: You will spend three nights in the rustic Tuscan B&B “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.

Cooking with Giulietta Itinerary

Day 1

  • 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 2

  • 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 3

  • Breakfast.
  • 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 4

  • Breakfast.
  • Transfer back to the Florence airport, railway station, or hotel.

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