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A Hands-On Experience from Milling to Mastering Pasta
Step into the world of artisan pasta making, where tradition meets innovation in an immersive culinary experience. At Podere La Marronaia, you will embark on a journey from grain to gourmet, learning how to mill your own flour, craft different types of pasta, and pair them with the perfect sauces.
Under the guidance of our expert chef, you’ll mill different varieties of wheat using a traditional tabletop mill, transforming whole grains into freshly ground flour. Then, you’ll put your hands to work, kneading and shaping three different authentic Italian pasta varieties, each made from a specific type of flour.
What You’ll Make
Milling Your Own Flour – Start your experience by milling three types of ancient grain flours, learning about their unique properties and nutritional benefits.
Handmade Pasta Varieties:
✔ Pici – A rustic Tuscan pasta made with Senatore Cappelli durum wheat flour
✔ Ravioli – Delicate stuffed pasta crafted with Verna soft wheat flour
✔ Ricotta Gnocchi – Light and fluffy gnocchi made with spelt flour
Color Your Pasta Naturally – Discover how to use natural ingredients to create vibrant, colorful pasta.
Sauce Preparation – Learn how to prepare a selection of traditional and seasonal pasta sauces, including:
✔ Cacio e Pepe (cheese & black pepper)
✔ Butter & Sage
✔ Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce (March–August) or Seasonal Vegetable Sauces (September–February)
Lunch & Wine Tasting
After the cooking class, sit down and enjoy a gourmet tasting of the three types of pasta you’ve prepared, perfectly paired with:
Why Choose This Experience?
✅ A unique hands-on journey from milling grains to making pasta
✅ Learn traditional pasta-making techniques with a modern twist
✅ Discover how to color pasta and elevate its flavors naturally
✅ Enjoy an organic wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar tasting
From: 255,00 €
| Experience type | Shared – please note that also the table will be shared with the group.
Private option available upon request |
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| Availability | Every day in Spring and Summer at 10.00 AM, 01.00 PM or 04.00 PM and in Autumn and Winter at 10.00 AM or 01:00 PM | |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours (1.5 hours of cooking class + 1.5 hours of dining and tasting) | |
| What’s included | Cooking class, lunch paired with the tasting of wine, olive oil & balsamic vinegar | |
| Lunch Menù | The 3 different pasta dishes you’ve prepared | |
| Price | 255,00 € /pax | |
| Cancelation policy | Cancellation Policy | |
| Experience note | Available on request vegetarian and vegan options. Please advise us in case of allergies or intolerances before the experience. | |
Only 45 minutes from Florence and 35 minutes from Siena, Podere La Marronaia is ideally located for those planning wine tasting near Florence or a stop during a day trip to San Gimignano wine tours. Easily reachable by car, our estate is the perfect escape into the Tuscan countryside.
🕒 Opening Hours
Summer (From March 1 to October 31)
Monday to Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Only by appointments, last appointment at 4.00PM
Winter (From November 1 to February 28)
Monday to Friday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Only by appointments, last appointment at 2.00PM
📞 Call or Write
Phone: +39 349 721 3282
Email: [email protected]
