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
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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 (Except on Monday)
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.
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Lovely wine & location. Poor shuttle & food
13 May 2024
We made our reservation for wine & lunch in line with suggested shuttle pick up. Our pick up was 40 minutes late and we were left at the pick u... more »
Vintner's house private lunch
11 May 2024
We requested a shuttle pick us up after our visit to Pompeii. It arrived promptly and the driver was friendly. Once we got to the winery, we were g... more »
Bad shuttle experience, but Great wine, food, tour guide, and a beautiful setting
20 April 2024
Don't take the shuttle unless you are okay with being dropped off in a different place than you were picked up, against your objections. Othe... more »
Beautiful views!
17 April 2024
Food and wine were absolutely delicious! Service was great. The views from the vineyard and the rooftop could not be beat more »