Immerse yourself in the charm of Chianti with Insideat’s Tuscan cooking class
Tuscany is a dream, hard to define otherwise. Thousands of tourists from all over the world choose this region every year to live a few days immersed in the true Italian spirit and many of them turn to Insideat to participate in the best Tuscan cooking class. Between rolling hills, breathtaking landscapes, fairytale villages and famous cities of art, this region offers anyone who comes here the certainty of finding all the best that Italian hospitality can offer.
Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca are just the most famous examples of cities of art that can be visited in the region. Not to mention San Gimignano, Arezzo and Carrara. For those looking for the perfect beaches for a summer of relaxation and fun, the Tyrrhenian coast is one of the best-served destinations in Italy, which also offers the possibility of visiting wonderful islands such as Giglio or Elba. But such a large and varied region, in terms of landscapes, is also the perfect place for those who want to immerse themselves in the rural and ancient charm of the Tuscan countryside. Right in the valleys of the hinterland, in the regions of Val di Chiana, Val d’Orcia and Chianti, hundreds of farmers, breeders and winemakers produce every year some of the Italian food excellences, recognized and marketed throughout the world to satisfy the palates of connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Many of them also open the doors of their farmhouses to those who want to spend entire days working on the farms and living according to the rhythms of nature. And this is exactly what happens in the Tuscan cooking class proposed by Insideat. Wine tourism is in fact one of the best ways to have this experience and Chianti wine is certainly the symbol of this movement. Chianti is in fact one of the most appreciated and drunk wines in the world, sought after in all restaurants and wine shops by those who want to experience the taste of the truly great Italian wine.
Chianti wine and the importance of wine tourism in Tuscany
When we talk about wine tourism in the Chianti area, we are referring to the tendency of many wine-loving tourists to organize their holidays with the aim of exploring and getting to know the great wine-producing territories of Tuscany.
Wine tourists visit the cellars and try to learn everything they can about the world of winemaking. They taste dozens of wines, always immersed in contexts of unique charm, among lush vineyards that inevitably invite relaxation. At the same time, those who participate in wine tourism also have the opportunity to try the best of Italian cuisine, almost always paired with wines. It is interesting to note that this wine tourism movement is not only involving the most expert tourists or wine professionals, but increasingly it is opening the doors of wine knowledge to simple enthusiasts and neophytes. Insideat offers you the opportunity to enter as a welcome guest in the vineyard and vegetable garden of a rustic Chianti farm, nestled among the picturesque Tuscan hills. By participating in this experience, you will be able to live as if you were a member of a real Tuscan family for a day, coming into contact with their rich culinary tradition. This is a 100% immersive Tuscan cooking class, during which you will be able to prepare fresh homemade pasta according to the tradition of the host family. Together with the hosts, Anna and Valentina, you will roll out the dough and shape it by hand, creating local pasta shapes in an authentic way, as their grandmothers used to do. You will also be able to prepare Grandma Nini’s Tuscan dessert, which will add an exclusive touch to your culinary repertoire, and then relax in the garden, tasting a selection of delicious appetizers made with the best ingredients produced at the same host farm. The exceptional Chianti wine will accompany all phases of the cooking class, which is the best match for the flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Choose the Tuscan Cooking Class in Chianti by Insideat and experience a day immersed in the relaxation of the Tuscan countryside.
