Food & Wine Tours

Osmize: Taste and Tradition in the Heart of the Karst

4.8
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Giovanni

Trieste

Duration 4h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine

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    I will take you on an authentic journey through flavor, history, and tradition, as we explore the Osmize — a unique custom of our region.

    This tradition dates back to the time of Charlemagne, and it was Empress Maria Theresa of Austria who later granted the farmers of Trieste permission to open their homes for a few days each year to sell the surplus of their own products.

    Today, just like in the past, only homemade products are served in the osmize: wine, cured meats, cheeses, eggs, preserved vegetables, and homemade desserts. Everything is offered directly on the farms, in rustic, simple settings surrounded by the greenery of the vineyards.

    It’s a true step back in time — a joyful, convivial experience where you can taste the land and its traditions.

    Groups of at least 4 people.

    Total: €179.00

    €179.00 
    per guest

    €89.50 per child

    Reviews
    4.8
    11 reviews
    A really enjoyable evening. Giovanni and his wife were wonderful hosts. He was an excellent teacher and the subsequent meal was delicious.

    Marian - May 2025

    My thought as I rated 4 stars was that I had hoped for a bit more hands on. We did get a chance to try Giovanni’s tasks, however, briefly. Also, I had requested English and it worked out with some technology but the language barrier did play a role in the end. We did learn pasta but we’re not privy to the filling recipe or the sauce recipes. I suppose that is a technicality. All in all we are very happy that we did this experience.

    Patricia Kowal - September 2024

    What a wonderful fun experience! Highly recommend this! Giovanni was the best teacher and host. He invites you into his home and treats you like family!

    Sue - September 2024

    Giovanni was a sensational host, welcomed us warmly into his home. I loved that we had to communicate across the English & Italian language. We have been travelling across Europe for 6 weeks & the spaghetti, ravioli & tiramisu he taught us to make was the best meal we have had, delivered on all promises, a must, Cheers Giovanni

    Steve - June 2024

    My husband and I really enjoyed our cooking class. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu. It was amazing and Giovanni was very gracious and a good teacher .

    Lynn Winer  - October 2023

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    Giovanni
    Cesarina from 2020Location: Trieste    Languages: Italian and English
    Giovanni welcomes us in his beautiful loft in the heart of the wonderful Trieste. Of his passion for cooking he is keen to emphasize that initially cooking for him was a necessity but slowly the flame of a real passion arose in him that has fueled, over the years, following various cooking courses, including prestigious ones, in around Italy. Today Giovanni opens the doors of his home to share the flavors of his city with gourmets, with the awareness of those who love the local gastronomic tradition and have the tricks of the trade.
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