Learn to roll pasta by hand and taste olive oil from Giorgia’s own trees at a private farmhouse in Radda in Chianti. This three-hour, hands-on class pairs traditional Tuscan recipes with local wines and intimate cultural insight.
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You step through a low stone gate and the air shifts—herbs, olive oil and simmering tomato sauce reach out from an outdoor patio where Giorgia and Luigi wait with glasses of Chianti. The farmhouse sits among gently tilled ridges of the Chianti hills, olive trees throwing long shadows as a warm breeze moves through the courtyard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Low; participants should be able to stand for portions of the class and knead dough intermittently.
Wildlife
History
Radda and the Chianti zone evolved from medieval agrarian communes; small family farms and vineyards have shaped local cooking traditions for generations.
Conservation
Small-scale olive and vineyard cultivation dominates here—supporting local producers and minimizing industrial impact helps preserve soil and landscape continuity.
Reserve your spot on the Private Tuscan Cooking Class And Wine Tasting in Radda in Chianti today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive with dietary notes
Notify hosts of allergies or vegan/vegetarian needs ahead of time so recipes can be adapted.
Expect limited cooling
The farmhouse does not have air conditioning—choose morning classes year-round or summer evening slots when available.
Bring comfortable shoes
The property has uneven stone patios and farm roads; flat, stable footwear makes standing during cooking easier.
Save room for the meal
This is a hands-on, multi-course experience—plan no heavy activities immediately afterwards so you can enjoy the degustation.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Supports standing on stone patios and moving around the kitchen safely.
Apron or change of clothes
Protects clothing during hands-on pasta making and sauce preparation.
Light jacket or shawl
Useful for cooler mornings and evenings on the outdoor patio.
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Small camera or phone
Capture final dishes and the farmhouse setting for recipes and memories.