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Saffron Cooking Class & Wine Tasting

Description

An Authentic Culinary Experience in Tuscany

Join us for a unique cooking class dedicated to saffron, the “gold of San Gimignano,” and learn how to prepare traditional dishes using this precious ingredient. Under the guidance of our expert chef, you will discover the secrets of saffron, its unique properties, and how to incorporate it into a delicious meal. At the end enjoy the meal you prepared accompanied by the tasting of our wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar.

 

 

 

 

Additional information

What’s Included

👩‍🍳 Hands-On Cooking Class – Learn how to prepare authentic recipes with saffron, guided by our experienced chef.
🍷 Organic & Biodynamic Wine Tasting – Sample a selection of our wines, from crisp Vernaccia to bold reds.
🫒 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting – Experience the rich flavors of our handcrafted oils and vinegars.
🍽️ Lunch or Dinner with Your Creations – Enjoy the dishes you have prepared, perfectly paired with our wines.
What You’ll Cook
• Appetizer: Homemade bruschetta with saffron-infused toppings
• First Course: Fresh handmade pasta with saffron sauce
• Second Course: Seasonal dish incorporating saffron (varies by season)
• Dessert: Traditional Tuscan dessert with saffron
🌱 Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.
Why Choose This Experience?

✅ A hands-on experience with a prized ingredient
✅ Learn authentic cooking techniques
✅ Organic wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting included

From: 225,00 €

Experience type Shared – please note that the table will also be shared with the group, private option on request
Availability Every day at 10.00 AM, 13.00 PM, or 4.00 PM
Duration Approximately 3 hours ( 1 hour and a half of cooking class and 1 hour and a half of meal and tasting )
What’s included Cooking class with lunch and the tasting of wine, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Lunch Menù The saffron-based dishes you have prepared.
Price 225,00 € /pax
Cancelation policy  Cancellation Policy
Experience note Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. Please advise us before the experience in case of allergies or intolerances.

WE DO NOT OFFER PICK-UP AND DROP OFF SERVICE. Transportation to and from your location is up to you.

How to reach us

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]

 

Podere La Marronaia, Via Martiri di Citerna, 2, 53037 San Gimignano (SI).

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