The orange Gold of San Gimignano - The Saffron Cooking class
✅ Authentic Saffron Experience – Cook with San Gimignano Saffron DOP, one of Tuscany’s most prized ingredients.
✅ Hands-On Cooking Class – Learn traditional techniques for crafting pasta, main courses, and desserts from scratch.
✅ Gourmet & Seasonal Flavors – Discover how saffron enhances the taste of Tuscan dishes in unique and delicious ways.
✅ Wine & Olive Oil Pairing – Enjoy a guided tasting of our organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils with your meal.
✅ Family-Owned Estate – Experience warm hospitality in a rustic, countryside setting.
✅ Exclusive & Immersive – A small-group, hands-on experience ensuring personal attention from our expert hosts.
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What's included in The orange Gold of San Gimignano - The Saffron Cooking class
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Immerse yourself in the golden flavors of Tuscany with our Authentic Saffron Cooking Class, featuring San Gimignano Saffron DOP. Your experience begins with the preparation of three saffron-infused antipasti, where you'll explore how this prized ingredient enhances traditional flavors. Next, under expert guidance, you'll craft fresh handmade pasta enriched with saffron and seasonal vegetables. Moving to the main course, you’ll prepare a succulent meat dish with saffron, accompanied by a carefully selected side. Finally, you'll complete your culinary journey by creating a delightful saffron-based dessert. This hands-on class offers a deep dive into Tuscan gastronomy using high-quality local ingredients. By the end, you'll savor the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with a selection of our estate’s organic and biodynamic wines, extra-virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar for a truly memorable dining experience.
Food Menu
STARTER - saffron appetizers
MAIN - Fresh Pasta with Saffron
MAIN - meat with saffron
DESSERT - Saffron Dessert
Inclusions
- The tasting of our Organic Wines and Evo oils
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class, a selection of mixed Bruschetta
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- By Car: Coming from the A1, exit in Firenze Impruneta and take the road Firenze-Siena; exit in Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano (8.6 miles / 14 km about). Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right into the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking. By Autobus: from Poggibonsi frequent buses are available to reach San Gimignano. The nearest stop is in front of the property Via Martiri di Citerna. By Train: the nearest train stations are in Poggibonsi and Certaldo. From here it's possible to go on by bus or taxi.
