Buon giorno! Join Chef Denene Vincent on this exciting culinary adventure to the Tuscany region of Italy! Wine tastings of deep, red Italian wines, hand made pastas, fresh Pecorino Romano cheese, cold pressed extra virgin olive oils, rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves and meals enjoyed al fresco like a true Italian. These are just some of the cultural and culinary experiences you will enjoy!
Our accommodation for the week is a restored stone olive mill surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. All the bedrooms have amazing views across the countryside overlooking Lake Trasimeno – spectacular!
Enjoy your free time with a swim in our private pool, stroll the landscaped terraced gardens, borrow the on-site mountain bikes and cycle around the area countryside, enjoy a hike through the ancient olive groves or just enjoy relaxing with a good book poolside under the Tuscan sun.
Our itinerary for the week includes gourmet food and wine, two cooking classes preparing regional Tuscan cuisine, a vineyard tour and tasting, an olive mill tour and tasting, day trips to Florence, Montepulciano, Cortona and much, much more!
Small group size guaranteed!
(6-8 persons)
SAMPLE MENU IDEAS
Fresh Strozzapretti Pasta with Asparagus and Porcini Tartufo Cream Sauce
Summer Zucchini Squash Blossoms Frittata with Mache Salad
Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops with Smashed Red Skin Potatoes
Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchi Pasta Antipasto Misto – cured Italian meats, olives, cheese, tomatoes, crostini toasts Italian Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs Fresca Pecorino Cheese with Wild Honey Tuscan Slow Braised Peasant Chicken Risotto Lemon Rice Pudding
Selection of Regional Italian Cheese Tuscan Pasta e Fagioli Soup Gorgonzola Ravioli with Toasted Walnuts Bruschetta Misto – pomodoro frescha with basil; prosciutto and mozzarella; sautéed wild mushroom herb; cannellini and tomato Chocolate Hazelnut Crostata Tart Porcini Mushroom and Herb Risotto Tuscan Pici Pasta with Fresh Tomato Garlic Sauce Herb Encrusted Pork Loin with Gorgonzola Sauce Fresh Cantaloupe Melon with Prosciutto Summer Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Salad Farmer’s Market Tuscan Tomato and Ricotta Tart Italian Trattoria Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Fresh Pasta with Zucchini Blossoms and Saffron
Italian Chocolate-Vanilla Gelato Espresso Affogato
DATES Saturday, June 18th – Friday, June 24th, 2011
COST $3,500.00 per person, based on double occupancy
