Our
cooking vacations at the Tenuta
Castel Venezze will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture and
lifestyle of Veneto and learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in an informal
and friendly environment.
Classes are limited to 8/10 participants. The classes are small enough
to accommodate cooks of all levels and are ideal for small groups of family
and friends.
It is also possible to bring along a non-participating partner who can
spend the day enjoying the surroundings, sightseeing or playing golf and
could then join the group at dinnertime.
Program: 4 nights with FB accommodation, 3
lessons & activities
Sunday: Arriving, welcoming dinner with local wines.
Monday: Breakfast, 1st Cooking Class, lunch, wine
tasting with Sommelier.
Today we're going to start making pasta using techniques and
recipes handed down through generations of local women. Typical appetizers,
meat courses, side dishes, vegetables and cakes. Lunch at the villa.
In the afternoon you will meet our Sommelier Mario
Piccinin for a wine tasting experience. There will be a focus
on the nearby regions of the Euganean Hills (Colli
Euganei) and the Valpolicella. Dinner at the villa.
Tuesday: 2nd Cooking Class and Wine Tour to Bagnoli Doc Hands-on cooking lesson on
Tortellini, Ravioli, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, cakes and starters. Lunch
at the villa.
After lunch we' ll have a wine tasting at Il
Dominio di Bagnoli where you'll taste the famous Friularo (red dry
wine). We will be back at about 6.30 pm.
Dinner at the villa.
Wednesday: 3rd Cooking Class and Salami tour & tasting
Another full-menu hands-on cooking lesson and at the end, we sit down
and enjoy the meal together. In the afternoon you are going to visit a
farm in Copparo, near Ferrara, and learn the production of the most famous
and tasty salamy of the area. At the end of the visit, salami and wine
tasting with Mario
Piccinin, our professional sommelier.
Dinner at the villa.
Thursday: Departure
Breakfast, transfer to airport or train station, departure.
Program Prices Rate per person/based on double occupancy:Euro 1490.00. 10% Discount for groups of 4 or more people.
Single supplement Euro 100.00
Non-participating guest, double occupancy: Euro 360.00. Lunch
Euro 15, Dinner Euro 22.
Price Includes:
Four-night accommodations with private bathroom.
3 cooking lessons on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
from 10:30 am to 2 pm. and all meals, including wine and other
drinks.
Visits to Bagnoli and to Salami production Farm in Copparo (Ferrara)
Wine tasting educational.
Price does not include:
Transfers to/from airport, flights, tips. We can arrange
transfer service from/to the nearest airports. Venice or Bologna
€ 120, Verona and Treviso € 150 fare/car.
Payment:
At least 30% of total course fees to be paid after booking
confirmation. The balance must be paid 30 days before the course
commences.