It’s no secret that culture and knowledge are passed on from generation to generation. When it comes to Italian culture, it’s safe to say that what can be learned from our ancestors is truly extraordinary. Your hosts Paolo and Simone learned how to grow and make wine, how to make pasta from scratch, and of course how to prepare wonderful local delicacies from their Nonna.After introductions are made at Frascati railway station, your guide will lead the way on a short walk through historic Frascati, the very heart of the Roman countryside. You’ll get a glimpse of this characteristic town and it’s rich history dating back to Roman times.After a short walk, you’ll arrive at a beautiful wine cellar where your hosts will open the wines produced at the family vineyard, namely Frascati Superiore D.O.C.G. (don’t worry, you’ll learn what all those initials mean!) and Vagnolo. After tasting each wine with some traditional appetisers, the pasta making begins!Our chef will teach you how to make real homemade pasta, so be ready to get your hands dirty! Once you have mixed and rolled out your pasta you will be faced with a difficult choice, WHICH Roman style dish would you like to create? Choose from three typical recipes, Carbonara, Amatriciana, or Cacio e Pepe and let the chef guide you through the basics of preparation.The grand finale? Buon Appetito! Sit and enjoy your pasta while conversing with the other guests for as long as you like. After dinner you’ll have a chance to view the “caves” below the wine cellar.
- Show cooking of traditional Roman pastas
- Enjoy a delightful dinner
- Gluten-free pasta available (note: cross contamination not assured)
- Taste Frascati Docg and Red Wine Igt from our production
- Experience 2 local wine tastings
- Savor complementary snacks
Escape bustling Rome and succumb to the unhurried allure and charming lifestyle of the locals in Frascati, the Wine City. Your journey commences with an enchanting train ride from Rome to Frascati, offering views of Rome’s picturesque countryside. Upon arrival at Frascati Station, we’ll greet you and guide you through the town’s fascinating nooks. The next destination is our historic wine cellar, the birthplace of our family’s winemaking tradition. You’ll get to sample two variations of our finest family wines, accompanied by local meat and cheese. The essentials for pasta-making will then be arranged, and it’s your opportunity to get hands-on. Don the apron, merge the ingredients and sip wine as you craft your pasta. It’s an enchanting process, ending with your pasta being adorned with your chosen Roman Sauce. Sit back, relish your handmade pasta and sip wine in a relaxed atmosphere. And of course, a visit to our wine cave is a must before you depart!
- Gluten free pasta is possible if required - we can’t assure about cross contamination!
- Vegeterian and Vegan Options available - please let us know
- Food intolerance and allergy available - ask to us so that we can manage your request. We can’t assure about cross contamination
- Language depends on the group, all our classes are in English (and Italian, of course!)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.