Vineyard Cooking Class on Mt. Vesuvius
An ideal day on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius! Stroll through the vineyard and visit the winery to discover the secrets to the famed Lacryma Christi DOC wine. Then join your local chef and sommelier for a cooking class followed by lunch.
- Wine-tasting lunch
- Prepare classic local recipes
- Guided winery tour
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Duration
4 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance
Included
- Begin with a glass of Capafresca spumante to toast
- Explore the organic vineyard with a guide for insights into the history and production of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC
- Follow your guide through the winery interiors
- Join chef and sommelier Ester Grosso for a cooking class in the Villa Ester kitchen
- Prepare three courses:
- fresh pasta (ravioli capresi filled with caciotta cheese and tossed with heirloom piennolo tomatoes from Mt. Vesuvius)
- eggplant parmesan made with local ingredients
- lemon torta caprese, based on the chef's secret recipe
- Relax over lunch featuring the dishes you've made served with four Cantina del Vesuvio wines and a sweet passito
- Free parking at the winery
- Shuttle from Pompei Porta Marina for those traveling by train (to be requested when booking the class).
Not included
- Extras
Important information
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Validity
- From 2 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 (Except on Monday)
Additional information
Four hours including the tour, lesson, and lunch.
Please let us know if you follow a gluten-free or vegan diet so we can accommodate your request. You can also choose to 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. Those taking the shuttle must request this service when the class is booked.
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Wines made on the slopes of Vesuvius, with tastings at the winery
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Fantastic winery!
1 July 2024
Fantastic winery! This winery is set right in the foot of Vesuvius. The views are spectacular. The food and wine is delicious, the service is frien... more »
A perfect pairing with a tour of Pompeii
25 June 2024
On our way back from touring Pompeii our driver recommended stopping at Cantina del Vesuvius and it was an excellent suggestion. After a tour of th... more »
Don’t waste your time
24 June 2024
Average wine, poor service, and a sub par spaghetti with sauce (and tomato skin) out of a jar - one of the worst tastings we’ve had. We’ve never be... more »
a bad experience
10 June 2024
We arrived promptly on time with another group of around 6 Americans, and we were welcomed by your host, who immediately started making jokes about... more »