Pizza-Making School At the Winery

Craft authentic Italian pizza during a hands-on class in an 18th-century winery, lunch on the fruits of your labor and enjoy a wine tasting. Relax during a meandering drive into the gorgeous countryside, where you’ll find Casale Marchese. You’ll learn the estate was built atop two ancient Roman cisterns and has been owned by the Carletti family since 1713. Tour the winery for an edifying introduction into age-old local winemaking techniques, as grapes have been grown in the area’s volcanic soil for well over 2,000 years. Discover that at least 10 varieties of grapes flourish at the estate, and the resulting wines pair beautifully with fresh-baked pizza, perhaps the world’s favorite Italian dish, which you’ll learn to prepare step by step.

Once ready, savor the piping-hot finished pizza and a sampling of locally produced ham, cheese and bruschetta along with a selection of Casale Marchese wines. Although the exact wines will be chosen that day, expect to taste a zesty Frascati with hints of tropical fruit and a blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon with forest berry notes, and perhaps even Casale Marchese’s acclaimed grappa. Rejoice in your culinary exploration of Italy’s classic and beloved flavors.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.