Tasting & Cooking
Enoteca Meucci. A real paradise for food and wine lovers
NOT JUST WINE
Where wine meets food
We offer numerous wine-related activities, including Wine Tours, Wine Tastings, Olive Oil Tastings and Cooking Classes. Most of the experiences we offer can be customized according to the customer’s preferences.
In summary, Enoteca Meucci offers a unique and complete experience for wine and gastronomy lovers, satisfying every need. It is an unforgettable day dedicated to the culture and tradition of the region.
WINE TASTING
The best way to learn about wine
Whether it is in our Enoteca or on the structure where you are staying, we can organize various types of wine tastings. Our sommelier Massimiliano Silvestrini will guide you in the discovery of one of the most fascinating worlds there is: the world of wine. You will discover interesting stories and facts that you will remember forever related to the most important Tuscan wines such as Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino, and the important Cortona wine such as Syrah of Cortona.
If you wish we can also organize wine tastings from nearby Umbria or from any area of in Italy, or better still, create a real journey that starts from Piedmont, the heart of Nebbiolo, passing through Veneto up to Sicily and maybe tasting the wines of Etna that are making more and more progress in the national wine scene. Let yourself be carried away in a unique experience of knowledge and fine wine tasting.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TASTING
Discovering olive oil
Our tastings are an experience to discover the flavors and characteristics of different olive oils from the most renowned areas of the region.
Each oil has its own distinctive characteristics, such as fruity, bitter and spicy flavours. During the tasting, the participants will learn to recognize the different characteristics and to combine them with the right foods.
Our olive oil tastings are perfect for lovers of gastronomy and cooking or for those who simply want to deepen their knowledge of the wonderful food that is an important part of our culture and regional tradition.
COOKING CLASS
The Art of the Tuscan Kitchen
Our cooking classes are a unique opportunity to learn typical Tuscan dishes with our Chef Massimo Romano. During the cooking class, our chef will guide the participants through the preparation of delicious dishes typical of the region, offering advice and suggestions on cooking techniques, wine pairings and the use of high quality local ingredients.
The cooking class is an interactive experience, which requires the active participation of the participants, who will learn how to prepare dishes under the expert guidance of our chef. Furthermore, at the end of the lesson, the participants will be able to taste the dishes they have prepared, accompanied by a selection of wines. Our cooking classes are perfect for lovers of gastronomy and cooking, and for those who want to discover the culture and tradition of the region through the flavors and aromas of Tuscan cuisine.