Vineyard Cooking Class on Mt. Vesuvius
In one magical day you'll visit our winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, learn the secrets to preparing traditional local dishes, and sample your handiwork paired with organic wines!
- Tour the vineyards and winery
- Lunch featuring traditional recipes
- Wine tasting during your meal
Choose your departure location
You can depart from
Duration
4 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance
Included
- Welcome toast with Capafresca spumante
- Guided walk through the organic vineyard to learn about the history and production of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC
- Tour of the winery to visit the barrel room, etc.
- Cooking class in the Villa Ester kitchen with chef and sommelier Ester Grosso
- Learn to make three traditional courses, including:
- fresh pasta (ravioli capresi filled with caciotta cheese and tossed with heirloom piennolo tomatoes from Mt. Vesuvius);
- eggplant parmesan made with local ingredients,
- and lemon torta caprese, based on the chef's secret recipe
- Sample the dishes you've created over lunch, paired with four Cantina del Vesuvio wines and a sweet passito
- Shuttle from Pompei Porta Marina for those traveling by train (to be requested when booking the class)
- Free parking at the winery
Not included
- Extras
Important information
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Validity
- From 2 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 (All days)
Additional information
The entire experience lasts around three hours.
We can also accommodate gluten-free and vegan lessons upon request. If desired, we can prepare potato gnocchi instead of ravioli capresi.
Cantina del Vesuvio is located in Trecase, halfway between Pompeii and the Mount Vesuvius National Park.
Those arriving by car can park in our free parking area. Please note that the shuttle from Pompei Porta Marina must be requested when you book the class, not at a later date.
Cantina del Vesuvio wines are organic and available for purchase exclusively through the winery.
Service provided by Cantina del Vesuvio
Wines made on the slopes of Vesuvius, with tastings at the winery
Cantina del Vesuvio Reviews
Great experience
15 October 2024
We arrived at the Cantina Del Vesuvio Winery after touring Reggia di Caserta earlier that morning. We were ushered onto the front porch area of the... more »
An average wine tasting and lunch
9 October 2024
Look, it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. Very run of the mill production line feeling where they gave you quick samples of each win... more »
Wine tasting
1 October 2024
Our visit was to gain knowledge regarding the wine industry. The tour began with a brief though informative walk through the vineyard closest to th... more »
Beautiful view
22 September 2024
We had a wine tour at Cantina Del Vesuvio followed by a very good lunch with a wonderful view on Mount Vesuvius. The tour started with an excellent... more »