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Barbara

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Pici with aglione garlic

I live in: Montepulciano

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Barbara!

Barbara welcomes us in Montepulciano Station, a historic village nestled on the hills in the province of Siena, near the characteristic medieval village is surrounded by three circular walls and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the area. If you see it for yourself, you'll soon understand why: the old town sprawls over a steep hill, adorned with stunning towers and steeples, while its square opens onto the breathtaking panorama of the Tuscan countryside. Our Cesarina’s country house encapsulates this charming atmosphere. Her beautiful wine cellar is home to dozens of aging bottles of local wine, and the rest of the apartment is warm and welcoming. It is here that Barbara serves us her local specialties; simple, but with sterling character and unforgettable taste. 

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My specialities
  •  Savory tarts with local Cinta Senese cold cuts
  •  Pici with aglione garlic
  •  Rabbit "ad arrosto morto"
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
157 reviews
Barbara was amazing - absolutely our favourite and tastiest part of our trip to Italy so far! We made gnocchi & pici - the way that Barbara teaches and talks through all of the different techniques is both insightful and engaging. Her house was beautiful & she was so accommodating when we ran into some difficulties getting to the class & still made sure we had the full experience. This was everything we could have wanted and more! Thank you so much for welcoming us into your gorgeous home and sharing your passion for food with us. We would recommend this class to anyone visiting Montepulciano!

Katie - June 2025

We had a wonderful time and class with Barbara, in her beautiful home near Montepulciano. The food was truly amazing and my 11 year old had so much fun learning how to make pasta.

Jodie Saccani - June 2025

Delicious food, wine, and excellent company. We really appreciated getting to learn about Italian food and culture. We'd love to do this again sometime

Nick  - June 2025

Barbara was an amazing host and we had a great time learning her recipes. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning some traditional Tuscan recipes!

Tony - March 2025

The best highlight of our trip to Italy. An amazing 5 course meal and even better conversation with wonderful people. We highly recommend this experience for anyone traveling to Italy.

Nate and Teresa - November 2024

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