Local Product
Yes

Duration
2:0 Hours

Professional Chef
Yes

Languages
Italian and English

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Join us on a journey through the world of Italian wine at MaMa Florence Cooking School! Our Italian Wine Tasting Journey is the perfect opportunity to learn about and taste a wide range of delicious Italian wines.

Led by our friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking sommelier, this class is designed to provide a crash-course in Italian wine tasting. You'll learn about the different wine-producing regions of Italy, the different grape varietals used to make wine, and the techniques used to produce different styles of wine.

But the real highlight of this class is the chance to taste a selection of carefully chosen Tuscan and Italian wines. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the flavors and characteristics of different wines, and to discover your own personal preferences.

Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a beginner looking to learn more about this fascinating subject, our Italian Wine Tasting Journey is the perfect way to explore the world of Italian wine.

Class description

Tucked beneath the stunning open-space kitchen at MaMa Florence is our charming and cozy wine cellar. It has comfortable seats, leather couches and is full of warm wooden tones and lots of lots of bottles of amazing Italian wine. Meet your English-speaking sommelier who will welcome you with some bubbly before getting into your Italian wine journey. The adventure starts in the Northern lands of Piedmont and Veneto, continues in the magical Tuscan hills, across the sunny Amalfi Coast and it ends on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna in Sicily. During your journey, you will get an overview of the most important Italian wine regions, touch on some of the more than 400 Italian wine varietals and learn how to narrow down your choice from the 20,000 labels of Italian wine. You will finally understand what the DOC and DOCG labels are all about and why you keep hearing about Super Tuscans. What was once overwhelming, becomes fun and exciting as you learn to swirl, look for legs and use your nose to develop your wine tasting technique. You will have a guided tasting of two wonderful white and two exceptional red wines accompanied by delicious finger foods. You will thank yourself the next time you are selecting wine to bring to a friend’s dinner party or to pair with your next meal.

Important notes

Joinable cooking classes have a minimum enrollment of 3 people for course activation (except for Sundays which has a minimum enrollment of 5 people). Should the minimum not be reached for the day you have booked, we will contact you with a choice to: pay an additional fee to make the class private, change to another available date, or be fully refunded.
If you don’t see a specific class you are interested in listed on our calendar, let us know and we will try to activate it for you on the date you want.
Because we only use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers and farms, the cooking class menu will vary depending on what is available that day.
It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can accommodate them.
If you would like to make this a private class just for you and your group, please get in touch for details.

Our kitchen and tools are shared by participants. Cross-contamination is possible. Classes are NOT suitable for individuals with SEVERE or life-threatening allergies. Please prioritize safety before enrolling.

Vegetarian options can be accommodated easily. For other common dietary requirements (vegan, gluten free, diary free) please make sure to ask prior booking.

FAQs

We recommend arriving approximately 10-15 minutes prior to class

No, you do not need to bring any tools or resources; all the materials, tools, and ingredients needed for the courses will be provided by the school and are included in the fee.

Class duration, including meal, is approximately 3.5 hours

Yes, you will be eating the dishes you prepared after about 2 hours of preparation. For the menu structure please check the class description.

It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can let you know if we can accommodate them. We will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs without notice on-spot because ingredients and setting are prepared in advance.

Yes, all joinable classes are suitable for kids 6 and above as long as they are under parent supervision. Pasta and Pizza classes are the most suitable. If you are taking a private class we can accommodate also younger children but we will need to know in advance.

Recipes of all the dishes you’ve prepared emailed to you

A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal

Pictures are allowed and encouraged! Our instructors love it when you feel that a dish is camera worthy, so please click away!

Please read our cancellation policies. To cancel please write to [email protected]

Comfortable clothing and shoes (you’ll stand up while cooking). Rings and bracelets need to be removed during preparation. If you have long hair please tie it.

No previous experience is required! We encourage you to ask questions if there is something you don’t understand.

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I recently attended the Italian Wine Tasting Journey at MaMa Florence Cooking School, and it was an amazing experience! Our sommelier was knowledgeable and passionate about Italian wine, and he was able to clearly and interestingly convey his knowledge and expertise. T

John, 66
Boston

I highly recommend the Italian Wine Tasting Journey at MaMa Florence Cooking School. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn about Italian wine in a fun and interactive setting, and to taste a wide range of delicious wines. I'll definitely be signing up for more classes at MaMa Florence in the future!

Richard, 52
Austin

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