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Join Alberto at the villa for a week of cooking, wine, and touring the hills of Montepulciano. The cooking classes, which are held in the country kitchen at the property, are hands-on with recipes of true Tuscan cuisine. There is also a visit to Perugia, home of the baci, or chocolate kiss in Italian, where you will learn the history of chocolate. Traditional Tuscan recipes, paired with regional wine tastings which include the coveted Brunello, and an outside market tour, give everyone the chance to be Tuscan Chef for the week.
The Villa
The private property and villa sit just outside the city walls of Montepulciano, near the Basilica of San Biagio. Offering you the most superb accommodations in a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, this property is an excellent starting point for delightful walks along some of the most picturesque paths and hills of Tuscany. Long trails adorned with vineyards, cypresses and olive trees create the perfect frame for the world-renowned Tuscan landscape.
Exclusivity, the best in accommodations, warm and cozy atmosphere, harmonious design, elegance in simplicity, and maximum attention to hospitality are all things the relais promises to provide during your stay. The luxurious villa is in a place of astonishing beauty, perfectly nestled in the Tuscan landscape. It is an oasis of warmth and hospitality; with a limited number of rooms each designed and decorated with the greatest attention to detail. Places like the conservatory and the swimming pool offer unique experiences that will make your stay in Tuscany an unforgettable experience.
To stay at the relais means to stay in the heart of an area where the world famous Brunello of Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano wines are produced. It is where numerous restaurants and taverns will delight your taste buds as you sip, explore, and savor the delights of Tuscan cuisine.
Itinerary:
Day One
- Arrival, check-in and welcome drink.
- Afternoon: relax by the pool and visit the surroundings of the relais. Explore the area or take a walk into Montepulciano.
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Cooking class in the main kitchen of the villa, followed by lunch consisting of the prepared dishes.
- Evening is free and on your own
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Suggestion: All-day visit to Perugia where we will visit the Baci Company and see how the dark, rich chocolate is made. Includes discussions, tastings, and samples. A car is required.
Day Four
- Breakfast
- Free morning
- Afternoon wine tour: guided visit of Montepulciano and a historical wine cellar with a wine tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
- Olive oil & grappa tasting.
Day Five
- Breakfast
- Cooking class in the main villa, followed by lunch of the prepared dishes.
- Evening is free and on your own.
Day Six
- Breakfast
- A morning visit to Montepulciano's market and shopping for lunch ingredients with a self-guided tour to marketplace.
- 1 pm: cooking class in the main kitchen of the villa.
- Followed by a meal with the recipes prepared in class.
- Evening free and on your own.
Day Seven
- Breakfast
- Check out. Until we see you again!
Program includes:
- Six nights and seven days in a deluxe double room, which includes a Jacuzzi with separate shower, air conditioning, and a safety box. Based on double occupancy.
- Daily breakfast with homemade products
- Three cooking classes
- Three meals following the lessons with the dishes that were prepared
- Two tours
- Round trip transfer to and from the Chiusi train station
Program Prices
Rate per person/based on double occupancy: $2,995.00
2010 Dates: This cooking program is available throughout the year. Check in is Saturday to check out on Saturday.
Rates are subject to change based on currency exchange. Call for updated rates. Airfare not included.
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