Organic cooking class with a sommelier in an Olive and wine farm
Overview
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3 hours
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You will learn to make pasta, and some fantastic Italian dishes with fun. I'm specialized in using produce that is organic, locally grown.I want to provide you an organic and sustainable experience.
I provide guests the best selections of organic food and we only cook with extra virgin organic olive oil. On request I can make also glueen free class or kids cooking class. Menu: two kind of pasta hand made, an italian dessert siders, wines olive oil and wine tasting and farm visit. My philosophy from the beginning has been to serve whole natural foods that are minimally processed. Where ever possible we produce our items in house here at the slow cooking school.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
What To Expect
We will meet at il Fontanaro Organic Farm house in Paciano. We are at 15 minutes from Chiusi Chianciano train Station, Siena. We will offer you a coffee and we will start with an olive and wine tasting, than we will cook together the lunch making all the pastas and food by hand. I'm a professional olive and wine sommelier and i will be happy to share with you all the secret of good wines and oils. The menu is characterized by organic seasonal vegetables. We offer also a gluten free class, kids cooking class, to be asked in advance. We can provide high chair for kids and baby sitting during the class if needed.
Sample Menu
starter
frisella
served with fresh organic tomatoes and basil, after the extra virgin olive oil tasting
main
home made tagliatelle with meat ragout or porcini mushrooms for the vegetarians
we will make together the pasta and cut it than we will make the sauce and cook and eat!
main
spaghetti alla chitarra
we will make together the pasta and cut it than we will make the sauce and cook and eat!
main
gnocchi, or orecchiette or other
we will make together the pasta and cut it than we will make the sauce and cook and eat!
dessert
tiramisu
also for kids with wild berries
Options
Organic cooking class with a sommelier in an Olive and wine farm
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Wine tasting
WINE
Lunch
Beverages
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Highlight of our trip!
768breem,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our Italy trip!!! We absolutely loved Alina and her expertise. We thoroughly enjoyed learning to cook authentic Italian food. This meal was the most delicious food we had in our 11 day trip around Rome, Umbria & Cinque Terre! I would definitely recommend this cooking class!
Best cooking experience
BoardingPass754998,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have had many cooking experiences but this has been by far my favorite. To start with, the space is dreamy! The farm and their home are just beautiful. A very calming and welcoming space. Alina was so kind to my kids ( 7 and 4) and helped providing toys and things for them when they couldn’t stay engaged in the class. We also loved the folks who attended the class. Lunch was fun and delicious ( the very food we cooked!). Do this! Totally worth it
Cooking with Alina
Shauna M,Jun 7, 2026
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5.00This cooling class with Alina really was a highlight for us. She is a beautiful hostess and we learned so much from her. She taught us how to appreciate olive oil and the intricacies of cooking with it. We had a beautiful meal and a wonderful visit with her. I would highly recommend this.
The most Devine and great cooking class
L9932ZBjanetc,Jun 4, 2026
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5.00First of all driving there the scenery was spectacular. Alina was so wonderful and kind. Her place is amazing and the views from there were awesome. The cooking class was great, there were four couples and one couple were our best friends which whom we were traveling with. The class was so much fun and making homemade pasta was easy. Alina was a great host and teacher. We made four different pasta dishes and tiramisu for dessert. We did fresh spaghetti, tagliatelle , and ravioli and she had homemade pasta sheets for the Lasanga and we all helped make the bechumel sauce. Was fantastic. Then we all sat down outside and enjoyed our food and then she took us too see her olive trees and how they make there olive oil which is so good. And she ships to the US. Really the best. You will love everything.
Amazing and fun experience!
Marilyn H,May 6, 2026
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5.00This experience was wonderful. The setting could not have been more picturesque among the flowers, charming buildings, and rolling countryside. We learned so much while making the pasta, accompanying sauces from scratch. Not to mention the tiramisu! And then we ate the incredible food, and Alina even made packets of leftovers for us! Sadly, we couldn’t stay forever!
Lovely meal and experience
494danio,May 4, 2026
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5.00This was one of my favorite experiences in Italy, we learned about slow cooking and organic farming. We learned how to make several types of pasta from spaghetti to lasagna to ravioli. The tiramisu was delicious and it all felt so approachable to cook and we learned a lot from the host!
Culinary highlight in Umbria for our family
Elizabeth T,Apr 4, 2026
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5.00This was an absolute highlight of our week in Umbria! Alina and her family welcomed us and made their beautiful, comfortable home feel like our own for the day. Our family (including 2 teens) spent 3 hours with them making 3 types of pasta and tiramisu, all of which we enjoyed over a slow lunch with wine and limoncello that they had made themselves. We toured their olive orchard and press where they make their own olive oil. Everything felt relaxed, authentic, and local. We feel we made new friends and hope to return!
Wonderful cooking experience
V9382XRkathleenw,Oct 23, 2025
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5.00In this beautiful setting among friends and our wonderful teacher, Alina, we got expert advice on olive oill, and learned to make our own pasta from scratch .
Unforgettable Experience!
romazoma4,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable Experience in the Italian Countryside! This was my 3rd year leading a Plein Air Painting Retreat at one of Il Fontanaro’s gorgeous villas. And my favorite day of the retreat is our memorable cooking class! Hands down one of the best meals of my life- every time! Chef Alina is so knowledgeable, kind and fun- a great cooking teacher! My painting students and I thoroughly enjoyed our pasta making cooking class with her, the fabulous meal, & tour of Il Fontanaro’s olive oil production facility and wine cellar. Highly recommend!!
Enjoyable and delicious!!!!!!
September S,Oct 18, 2025
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5.00Welcoming arrival, Alina was friendly , fun and informative, great class and we learned a-lot Pastas were all delicious and the dessert wine and limoncello Most of the foods that were used in the ingredients came from their family farm It was a pleasure to see the ducks and chickens and the dog! We also learned about the olive oil processing and we’re able to participate in it a bit Highly recommend
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