Some things can't be learned from a cookbook.

The weight of fresh dough in your hands, the exact moment a sauce is ready, the instinct behind a perfect food-wine pairing — these are things passed down through generations, learned by studying, but mostly by doing.

At Podere Le Caggiole, in the hills of Montepulciano, Giacomo invites you into his kitchen for the most complete Tuscan culinary experience we offer — designed for everyone, from curious beginners to experienced cooks who want to go deeper.

The experience begins on the panoramic terrace, where Giacomo welcomes you at his family home: Agriturismo Le Caggiole — an organic farm managed by the same family for over seven generations, with a deep respect for the environment, for genuine ingredients, and for the living traditions of Tuscan cuisine. Here, before the class begins, guests are introduced to each other — because a shared table starts long before the food is ready.

Then into the kitchen. Before anything else, Giacomo, Chef & Sommelier, introduces the ingredients: where they come from, why they were chosen, and what makes them special.

Local, organic, seasonal, fresh — this is the philosophy behind every dish, and understanding it is the first step of the class!

The course is dynamic: five hours of hands-on preparations alternating with live demonstrations by Giacomo, who walks you through every technique, every ingredient choice, and every reason behind it — so you don't just learn recipes, you learn how to think in the kitchen. Seven preparations in total, nothing pre-made — in a small group of maximum 8 guests, so that Giacomo can dedicate the right attention to everyone.

At the end of the preparations, you'll sit down to a complete 5-course tasting:

1. Tuscan Appetizer
2. Pappardelle with its traditional sauce
3. Gnocchi with its traditional sauce
4. Main Course — with the iconic Chianina IGP beef
5. The legendary Tiramisù of le Caggiole

At the tasting table, Giacomo presents each dish alongside its paired, selected local wine (except for Tiramisù) - explaining the reasoning behind every pairing and giving you the practical tools to understand the art of food-wine matching.

The atmosphere is warm and convivial, because that's simply what happens when good food, good wine, and good company come together!

The class ends back on the terrace, where the Tiramisù is waiting — weather permitting, the perfect ending to a perfect afternoon.

You'll also leave with something beyond the recipes: Giacomo's practical guidance on how to choose the best ingredients in everyday life — even at your local supermarket. Because great cooking starts long before you reach the kitchen.

What's included

1. Apron and hand cloth for use during preparations
2. Personal workstation
3. All kitchen tools
4. All ingredients
5. Block notes for recipes (on request)

What's not provided

1. Transfer or shuttle service is not available

Quick Info

Price	from € 243,00 per person
Group size	2–8 guests
Suitable for	all levels, ages 12 and up
Languages	English and Italian
Duration	approx. 5 hours
Start time	3:00 pm
Available	Tuesdays and Fridays
Location	Via Provinciale di Montepulciano, 10 — Montepulciano (SI)

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