Greve, Chianti, Tuscany
Hotel Villa Bordoni — The Chianti Cooking School www.villabordoni.com
One of the most popular gastronomic destinations in the world, Tuscany delights the palate with fine wines, artisanal olive oils and classic country cuisine. To showcase these elements, the sixteenth-century Villa Bordoni has created The Chianti Cooking School. Overlooking vineyards, terraced olive groves and forests, the ten-bedroom villa was restored by a Scottish couple known for their role in the Florentine restaurant world; their expertise guides the cooking school's variety of courses. Guests might spend a Saturday afternoon in a local farmhouse kitchen learning the basics of rustic cuisine, or partake in a dinner class in the villa's custom-made kitchen, where dishes use vegetables and herbs from the gardens.