The Orange gold of San Gimignano: The Saffron DOP Cooking Class
San Gimignano, Italyby Podere la Marronaia
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 6 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian
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Overview
The Saffron DOP Cooking class will start with a short introduction to our farm in front of our Vernaccia vineyard, one of the oldest in San Gimignano. Then, you will be accompanied to our family kitchen to learn the secrets of this typical and traditional product of San Gimignano. We will prepare a Saffron-based dessert, a saffron-based homemade pasta, a saffron-based meat course, and antipasti. At the end of the class, you will relax in one of our private and exclusive rooms or our garden, enjoying everything you’ve cooked and tasting our organic and biodynamic wines and e.v.o. Olive oils.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting
- A Tuscan Winter Lunch that includes: Antipasti ( Tuscan Bruschetta, Tuscan Cold-cuts and Cheeses), Pasta of the Day, a dish of meat, hot drink and dessert, Vinsanto to finish
Itinerary
Using the real stems of San Gimignano Saffron DOP guests will start with the preparation of 3 different kinds of Saffron based antipasti, a first traditional dish composed by the preparation of fresh Pasta with saffron and seasonal vegetables, and a second course that will include the preparation of meat with saffron and a side dish. Finally, we will prepare a tasty dessert with Saffron inside.
Meeting and pickup
Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right into the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking.
End point
Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right into the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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