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Cooking At The Villa

Cooking At The Villa was established by M. Luisa Zecchinato in 1997 on the shores of New England. Long summer days of introducing summering visitors to the Venetian Style of cooking soon created a demand for culinary tours to the Veneto Region. The philosophy was, and still is to marry cuisine, great wines and culture. With over ten years experience, Luisa Zecchinato continues to share her love of the best in Italian cuisine. Cooking At The Villa develops its program in the historic town of Verona. Among other historical events, Verona was the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Thanks to a dazzling staff, all native of Verona, you will experience a truly memorable culinary journey.

Among the many things that she does when in Verona (besides helping her father make wine when in season) is meeting with chefs for new recipes and tips. Luisa also developed a passion for Italian wines, particularly the many varietals produced in the surrounding hills of Verona.

Her tours convey the ambience, joy and togetherness that you find in an Italian table. She is a brilliant organizer and knows the area so well, being born right here in Verona. With great appreciation for the region, the variety of landscape (mountains and lake), the enormous amount of history, art and vestige, she has created culinary tours to promote its food and wines.

Luisa Zecchinato was born in Verona, Italy where she grew up in a blissful family of three brothers, lovely parents and close relatives. She also teaches Northern Italian Cuisine at The Cambridge Centre for Adult Education in Cambridge, MA and Learning Connection in Providence, RI.

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Sample Six-Day Culinary Experience:

• Six nights lodging, including continental breakfast
• Welcome drink and presentation of the programs concerning all visits, excursions and cooking classes
• Welcome dinner at a typical restaurant of the area
• Three cooking classes with preparation of four dishes
• One lesson with the sommelier introducing you to the secrets of the wine production and visit to the Wine Estate producing Amarone and Recioto
• Wine tasting of three best wines of the Estate accompanied by a three-course meal
• A guided tour to monuments and history of Verona
• A visit to an olive mill with tasting of the oil produced (only in the fall)
• A visit to a parmesan cheese factory in Parma and to a traditional balsamic vinegar factory in Modena
• A free day for more visiting and shopping
• All transfers during the program of visits and excursions by private coach and driver
• Thorough assistance of a coordinator in charge of supervising all the services related to the whole event

Note: Epitourean, LLC provides a referral service for operators of culinary classes, vacations, cruises, schools and demonstrations. We cannot be held responsible for variations in descriptions, courses offered, changes to dates and/or prices provided by the operators.