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 …
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 …
Castello Historical Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of our historic Castello and its grounds! You will learn about the architecture of the Castello, the histories of the Cinelli and Spannocchi families, the mezzadria sharecropping system (by which Spannocchia operated for centuries) and past and present agricultural activities on the property. You’ll visit the chapel, the library, the cantina, the secret garden, and lastly …