Pesto Class in Levanto, on the Ligurian Coast near Cinque Terre
Here is what's in store for you
Located in the heart of Levanto’s historical center, Laboratorio del Pesto (the Pesto Laboratory) prepares one of the most ancient and renowned sauces in the world since 1976.
In this laboratory, you will have the chance to learn how to make pesto with your own hands, following the tradition. After enjoying a welcoming glass of sparkling wine accompanied with a bruschetta with local extra virgin olive oil, you will taste some pesto sauce made according to the modern method while assisting the demonstration and explanation of how pesto is made with the mortar.
Then comes the time to prepare your own pesto sauce using mortar and pestle: wash and dry the basil leaves, pound them together with salt, pine nuts and garlic, add the Parmigiano cheese and the extra virgin olive oil. You will get a concentrated and perfumed pesto cream, which can be used on some pasta or on a bruschetta.
At the end of the experience, you will enjoy your own homemade pesto sauce together with a glass of white wine and some typical local products such as taggiasche olives (local small black olives), bruschetta with anchovies and a typical pastry with Limoncino.
What's Included
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Pesto making class with mortal and pestle
- Pesto tasting with a glass of wine
- Selection of delicacies
- Printed recipe
Where we are and how to reach us
Meet Giorgia at “La Nicchia Pestifera”, in Corso Italia 16 10 minutes before the starting time. From Levanto train station, follow the signs to the city center. You will be walking along Corso Roma. Turn left into Corso Italia and a little before the public gardens you’ll find the number 16 on your left.
Booking details and conditions
You can cancel for free until 7 Days Prior
This experience is reserved for participants over 11 years of age.
Children under 11 years old cannot participate. The same price applies from 11 years onwards.Frequently Asked Questions
User Reviews (2)
Pesto Class
Fantastic experience!
They welcomed us, explaining every little detail and secret of pesto made with the marble mortar! Fantastic experience!
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