This is a tour for anyone who wants to have the full Spannocchia experience. We’ll discuss the history of the farm as we tour the Castello building, in order to contextualize in time and space what Spannocchia is today. After a visit to one of our organic vegetable gardens, we’ll then get into the details of our wine and olive …
Foraging & Cooking Class
Foraging is an ancient practice of recognizing and harvesting products that the earth spontaneously offers us. Leading us in the practice will be Daniela Casarin, who has been a member of the Erbandando association, an organization of women who for years have been engaged in studying and rediscovering wild herbs and their uses in the kitchen, recovering old Tuscan recipes. …
Pasta Making Class
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own fresh pasta? We will explain all the details! From different wheat varieties and special ingredients to countless shapes and fillings, you’ll learn all about the different tools and techniques to make your own pasta at home. As a group, you will prepare 3 different types of pasta and enjoy …
Spannocchia’s Wine Production
Learn the basics of wine production and get an introduction to wine tasting in this interactive lesson. We’ll discuss Spannocchia’s viti and viniculture, visit the cantina, and finish with a tasting of all of our grape-related products such as grape juice, wines, passito, and distillates. Time: Weekdays, flexible Duration: Approximately 1.5 – 2 hours Price: €35/person (members). Minimum 4 participants. …
Olives and Olive Oil Tasting
Have you ever wanted to know the whole story about olive oil and why it is such a prized product? Want to understand what makes an oil “extra virgin” and how to know if you’re buying a high-quality product? Did you know olive oil is like wine, with different blends, and there is a correct way of tasting it? And, …
Cinta Senese Tour & Tasting
Meet Spannocchia’s most entertaining and popular dwellers, our Cinta Senese pigs. Named for their distinct white-belted band (cintura), they are a rare heritage breed that was at risk of extinction. Now, under the proper care of the Spannocchia famiglia, you will see them foraging in their natural habitat of the Senese countryside. This unique tour includes a visit with the animals, a guided explanation …
Traditional Cooking Class
Our cooking class begins with a tour through the vegetable garden and then we head to the kitchen. The instructor will lead us through the preparation of a traditional three-course Tuscan meal utilizing food products from the estate. The first course might be pasta such as tagliatelle, ravioli, or gnocchi, a typical ribollita Tuscan soup, or a simple but delicious …
Bambini in Cucina
At Spannocchia, we understand the importance of experiential learning, especially for the littlest of hands. We have designed a cooking class for children ages 6 to 10 that encourages them to form deeper relationships with their food, the place it comes from, and the person who has produced it. The class will begin with a trip to the vegetable garden. …