Pesto Course in Levanto – Cinque Terre
Join an authentic Pesto course in Levanto, the gateway to the Cinque Terre. In the historical center of Levanto, a traditional laboratory that has been preparing pesto since 1976 opens its doors for a hands-on culinary experience.
Guided by local experts, you will learn the secrets of making the world’s most famous Ligurian sauce. Start by enjoying a glass of sparkling wine with bruschetta topped with local extra virgin olive oil, then watch a demonstration of pesto made with the modern method.
The highlight comes when you prepare your own pesto with the traditional mortar and pestle: wash and dry the basil leaves, pound them with pine nuts, garlic, salt, Parmigiano, and olive oil. The result is a fragrant pesto cream, ready to be enjoyed on pasta or bruschetta.
To complete the experience, you’ll savor your creation with a glass of white wine and taste local specialties like taggiasche olives, bruschetta with anchovies, and other traditional products.
Why Choose This Pesto Course in Cinque Terre
- Authenticity: Hands-on Pesto course in Levanto, a town known as the gateway to Cinque Terre.
- Local tradition: Learn the art of pesto-making with mortar and pestle, following the ancient Ligurian recipe.
- Guided experience: Watch a live demonstration of the modern method before creating your own pesto.
- Food & wine pairing: Taste your pesto with local white wine, taggiasche olives, and bruschetta with anchovies.
- Memorable setting: A culinary workshop in Levanto’s historical center, active since 1976.
What’s Included
- Hands-on Pesto course in Cinque Terre (Levanto).
- Welcome with sparkling wine and bruschetta with local olive oil.
- Demonstration of modern pesto-making techniques.
- Preparation of pesto with mortar and pestle.
- Tasting of your pesto with white wine and local specialties (taggiasche olives, bruschetta with anchovies).
