Piedmontese Hands-On Cooking Class

Overview

Join Chef Paolo Garabello and Mamma Giovanna at the family-run Agricola Gian Piero Marrone winery in La Morra for an authentic, hands-on cooking masterclass. You will learn to prepare legendary regional staples like fresh tajarin (rich egg-yolk pasta) or agnolotti al plin, followed by a cellar tour and a panoramic tasting lunch paired with premium local wines, including their acclaimed Barolo.

Step-by-step Plan

1. 10:00 AM – Welcome & Ingredients Introduction: Arrive at Agricola Gian Piero Marrone in the hamlet of Annunziata. Meet the culinary team, don your apron, and learn about the local seasonal ingredients of the Langhe region.
2. 10:30 AM – Hands-On Pasta & Sauce Making: Get your hands floury as you learn the traditional technique of kneading, rolling, and shaping fresh Piedmontese pasta and preparing its classic savory accompaniment.
3. 12:00 PM – Winery & Cellar Tour: Take a break from the kitchen to explore the winery's aging cellars. Learn about the multi-generational history of the Marrone family and the slow process of producing Nebbiolo and Barolo.
4. 12:45 PM – Feast & Wine Pairing: Sit down in the winery's scenic restaurant to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Your dishes will be served alongside a curated flight of estate wines.
5. 2:30 PM – Farewell & Cook Book: Conclude your experience by receiving a personalized recipe book to recreate these Piedmontese flavors back home.

What to Bring

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (suitable for standing in the kitchen and walking in the wine cellars)
• Camera or smartphone to capture your pasta-making moments
• An empty stomach and an appetite for local wines

Budget

• Cooking Class Experience: Approximately €120–€150 per person (covers the hands-on instruction, all raw ingredients, a guided cellar tour, a full multi-course lunch, wine pairings, and a souvenir recipe booklet). Note: Exact prices are provided upon booking inquiry.

Tips & Accessibility

• Reservations: Booking well in advance is strictly required, as classes are highly intimate and subject to winery kitchen availability.
• Dietary Restrictions: The kitchen can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or gluten-free guests if notified at the time of booking.
• Accessibility: The winery and kitchen facilities are generally accessible, but it is best to inform them ahead of time if you have mobility challenges to ensure seamless seating and cellar tour routing.

Backup Plan

If the winery is fully booked, you can book a private cooking class in La Morra through the Cesarine network (a certified community of local home cooks who host cooking classes inside private historic homes in town) or opt for a wine-pairing lunch directly at Agricola Marrone's restaurant without the hands-on cooking portion.