Explore More Pesto Course: Levanto
Discover the wonders of Levanto, Italy with this unforgettable experience. Next, you’ll enjoy a fascinating demonstration of pesto-making, first with modern tools, then using the traditional mortar and pestle method that brings out the sauce’s true aroma and texture. Under the guidance of local experts, you’ll grind fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil by hand, creating your own fragrant pesto. The experience concludes with a tasting of your handmade sauce, served with a glass of white wine and local specialties like olives, anchovies, and bruschetta a true taste of Liguria’s authentic flavors. Highlights of your tour include: Discover the authentic recipe of Pesto alla Genovese in a traditional Levanto laboratoryLearn how to make pesto using the classic mortar and pestle methodEnjoy tastings of local olive oil, wine, and regional snacksExperience Liguria’s culinary traditions in a friendly and hands-on workshopTake home . Learn Traditional Pesto making discover the art of preparing Pesto alla Genovese using both modern tools and the traditional mortar and pestle methoEnjoy Local Tastings start with a glass of sparkling wine and taste local olive oil on crispy bruschettaCreate Your Own Pesto grind fresh basil, pine nu. This tour includes: Make pesto using a mortar and pestle Taste your pesto with wine and local snacksOlive oil tasting Printed recipe. Since 1976, in the heart of Levanto’s historic center, this charming pesto laboratory has been preserving the art and tradition of one of Italy’s most iconic sauces Pesto alla Genovese. Stepping inside feels like entering a place where time slows down and flavo...