We have done many days out like this and I have to say this really was one of the best. Easy to get to by public transport, NB the train platform is 400 metres from the main platforms so leave time. You get a short tour of Friscati, then of to the winery where we received a very warm welcome by the whole family. The pizza making class was great, not as simple as you would think. We were then given a tour of the vineyards and shown how they used to make the wine many years ago. The small museum of all the old equipment was really interesting. Then it was back to the serious stuff of wine tasting and eating the yummy pizza we’d made. You really felt like you were a family guest and not just a paying customer. Certainly one of the best cookery days out we’ve had. We live in Rome and have many visitors, so we will be visiting again for sure. Thank you, we’ll be back.

Chef Alessandri conducted an awesome, hands-on cooking class. Taking a cooking class in Italy is one of the few things on my “bucket list” and this exceeded all expectations! Chef taught us how to make a variety of pastas, sauces, a dessert, first course, and the science behind what he did and why. He was so generous with his knowledge of technique, balancing flavors, and presentation. He even taught us how to make our spices with home grown ingredients. If I ever get another chance to take one of his classes, I will do it without hesitation! Grazie, Chef!!

Francesca welcomed us into her home and was the most gracious host of a wonderful cooking experience. She had the ingredients all prepared and ready to go and we started cooking right away. We felt right at home, and even though our cooking experiences ranges from “being able to boil an egg” and “already know how to make pasta dough”, we all had something to learn from Francesca. She was funny, helpful and an absolute joy to learn from. We really felt at home with her and it was wonderful to learn from a local Roman. If you’re into fluffy kitties, you may even spot one of her three fluffy cute cats that hang around in her apartment. We definitely recommend Magic Francesca’s cooking class!