Barbara

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Pici with aglione garlic

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.

My specialities

Savory tarts with local Cinta Senese cold cuts
Pici with aglione garlic
Rabbit "ad arrosto morto"

Experiences

Top rated

5 (65)

Cooking classes

Grandma's recipes, traditional Tuscan cooking classHosted by Barbara

Montepulciano

€145 per guest

Private Experience

Private experiences are reserved for you and any guests you have booked for: no other people will be added so that you can enjoy maximum privacy.

5 (53)

Home restaurants

Gourmet dinner at Barbara's house in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Montepulciano

€95 per guest

Private Experience

Private experiences are reserved for you and any guests you have booked for: no other people will be added so that you can enjoy maximum privacy.

5 (52)

Cooking classes

Cooking class: 3 fresh pasta recipes in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Montepulciano

€179 per guest

Shared Experience

In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!

5 (52)

Cooking classes

Traditional cooking course in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Cooking class with two fresh pasta and tiramisu recipesHosted by Barbara

Cooking classes (4)

Grandma's recipes, traditional Tuscan cooking classHosted by Barbara

Montepulciano

€145 per guest

Private Experience

Private experiences are reserved for you and any guests you have booked for: no other people will be added so that you can enjoy maximum privacy.

5 (52)

Cooking classes

Cooking class: 3 fresh pasta recipes in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Traditional cooking course in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Cooking class with two fresh pasta and tiramisu recipesHosted by Barbara

Home restaurants (1)

Gourmet dinner at Barbara's house in MontepulcianoHosted by Barbara

Montepulciano

€95 per guest

Private Experience

Private experiences are reserved for you and any guests you have booked for: no other people will be added so that you can enjoy maximum privacy.

Reviews

5.0

112 reviews

: Barbara was wonderful! She was so kind welcoming us into her home. The cooking class was such a lovely experience and ran so smoothly. All her ingredients were incredibly fresh and I would highly recommend this to everyone!
: Barbara was fantastic, everything was ready for when we arrived, including the red wine. She is so friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole experience to be perfect. We now have to make Gnocchi and Pici for our friends back in Portugal plus biscotti.
: Barbara is an excellent teacher with a warm and engaging personality. We truly appreciated her hospitality in her beautiful home and kitchen. In addition to learning how to make two delicious pastas and biscotti, we learned a lot about the Montepulciano area. Barbara was also most generous in assisting us in making some local arrangements.
: We had an amazing experience with Barbara. She was extremely knowledgeable about italian traditions around food, as well as local wines and olive oils. I appreciate the effort she made to use vegetables that were in season. She gave us useful tips to help our technique while making pici and gnocchi. Overall, we loved this class and would recommend it to anyone who is curious about traditional italian food.
: This was a highlight of our week in Tuscany. Barbara was very welcoming and a great teacher. Loved learning how to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and tiramisu and recipes were excellent. Thank you Barbara for welcoming us into your home!