1. Cooking Class in the Sassi of Matera
Basilicata is a land of rural traditions, where pasta is still made by hand, just like in the old days.
During a cooking class in the Sassi of Matera you can:
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Prepare fresh handmade pasta (cavatelli or orecchiette)
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Discover the secrets of traditional Lucanian sauces
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Have lunch in a cave house or historic location
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Share the experience with a small group
It's not just a cooking lesson.
It's a cultural experience.
How the experience unfolds
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Includes:
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Practical lesson
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Local ingredients
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Full lunch
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Lucanian wine
2. Bread Workshop: hands-on tradition
If there's one gastronomic symbol of Matera, it's Matera Bread PGI.
Crispy crust, dense crumb, intense aroma.
But the real magic is understanding how it's made.
What you will discover during the workshop
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Traditional kneading techniques
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Use of sourdough starter
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Wood-fired oven baking
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Historical significance of bread in Matera culture
In the past, each family would carve their bread with a personal stamp before taking it to the communal oven. A simple gesture that tells the story of a community.
3. Wine tour: a tasting journey and discovery of the best Lucanian labels
Few know that Basilicata produces extraordinary wines.
The star? Aglianico del Vulture, one of the most structured red wines of Southern Italy.
During a wine tour in Matera you can:
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Visit a winery in the Sassi
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Taste 3–5 local wines
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Discover pairings with typical products
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Meet small local producers
Which wines will be tasted?
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Aglianico del Vulture DOC
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Local Greco
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Lucanian rosés
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Artisanal sparkling wines
The experience is guided by sommeliers or producers, in evocative settings carved into the rock.