The 4 Best Montepulciano Cooking Classes

1.Tuscan Cooking Class – Traditional 5 course menù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $320Our pick

At Farmhouse Le Caggiole near Montepulciano, chef and sommelier Giacomo leads a small English-language class of up to eight people. You will prepare seven traditional dishes, taste four paired local wines, and sit down to a five-course meal with Chianina beef, handmade pasta, bruschette, and family-recipe tiramisu.

“Our cooking class with Giacomo and his wife Cristiana was amazing! The food and wine pairings were absolutely delicious and we learned about the proper technique to make Tuscan dishes at home! Giancomo uses only local ingredients - organic and fresh! We had a lovely time and would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting an educational, fun and absolutely delicious experience! Grazie Giancomo!”

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2.Tuscan Cooking Class -Traditional Pasta Menu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $212

At Farmhouse Le Caggiole near Montepulciano, Chef Giacomo and Cristiana guide you through bruschette, pici, pappardelle with Cinta Senese ragù, and family-style tiramisu. This four-hour class includes hands-on cooking, three local wine pairings, a small group of up to eight, and lunch on a terrace with Tuscan views.

“Gday Giacomo Hope all is well. I wanted to say thank you for the great experience you and Christina gave us . I came away with some great technques and a different way I think of cooking. Now I am cooking meals around the fresh ingredients rather than picking a recipe and cooking it.”

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3.Paciano: Organic Cooking Class at a Farm with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $124Best value

Meet an Italian mother at Fontanaro Organic Olive Estate in Paciano for a three-hour farm-to-table cooking class. Make several pasta sauces and tiramisu with organic, seasonal ingredients, taste estate wine and olive oil, then sit down to lunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available by request.

“this was one if the best experiences! If you are staying near here or even within an hour driving this should be in your list. It felt so authentic and the farm is gorgeous. The host is amazing and so welcoming and knows so much. Trust me book this!”

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4.Dining & Cooking Demo at Local’s Home in Montepulciano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

Meet a local Cesarina in Montepulciano for a private home meal and cooking demonstration. Watch prepared ingredients become family dishes, with examples including handmade gnocchi, garden vegetables, meatballs, pork, and pesto. Choose lunch or dinner, then sit down for three courses, wine, and espresso.

“Great evening with host Morena. We spent the night talking, cooking, and eating. Great change from the touristy activities to this point.”

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