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COOKING COURSES AT RELAISFRANCIACORTA
Franciacorta is a splendid region of Lombardy, a stone's throw from Brescia and within easy reach of the rest of Europe. The region lies just north of Milan, an unexpected pocket of rose-bowered vineyards in alpine foothills between the Po Valley and the southern shore of Lake Iseo. The name Franciacorta - loosely translatable as 'free place' - is said to derive from the Benedictine monks who once ran the area and received tax exemptions from the Venetian Republic for helping feed, educate and discipline the populace. Emperor Charlemagne may have assisted by nicknaming it 'Little France'.
A landscape with scented hillsides cloaked in vineyards and peaceful lakeside views of Lake Iseo. Hotels, spas and restaurants which pride themselves on offering superb food and fine wines will make sure you have everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
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DURATION
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3 Nights / 4 Days
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Lake Iseo
Berlucchi wines
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PROGRAM
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Day 1 : Arrival at the hoteland check-in
Welcome drink with Franciacorta. Rest of the day at leisure. Wine and gourmet menu at the Restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Day 2 : Cooking class
Breakfast followed by the Cooking course with the following schedule :
from 8 am Chef Fabrizio Albini will offer a cooking class for a half day, to be held entirely in the kitchens of our restaurant, having as subject the preparation of a typical menu of the territory.
The lecture held by the chef with the help of a translator, is based on theoretical/ practical lesson. The client will have the opportunity to cook the menu personally.
At the end of the course the dishes will be tasted in the restaurant room accompanied by an expert sommelier, with the help of a translator, which will give the lesson of pairing / tasting the wines of the house Guido Berlucchi.
The course includes a trip with the chef to the local vegetable, fruits and meat market, lessons in the kitchen with a translator, tasting menu, wines, a professional sommelier, chef hat and apron.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day 3 : Lake Iseo and wine tasting
Breakfast followed by a tour by boat on lake Iseo and trip to Montisola, the largest lake island in Europe. Lunch or dinner at a Restaurant on the island with freshwater fish specialities.
Guided visit to a wine cellar in Franciacorta with wine tasting
Day 4 : Check-out and departure
After Breakfast, departure.
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THE PACKAGE INCLUDES
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3 nights stay in double room including breakfast, service and taxes
Welcome drink and gourmet dinner including wines
Cooking course as detailed descripted
Tour by boat on lake Iseo and lunch or dinner on Montisola (including wines)
Guided tour of a wine cellar with wine tasting
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
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Set in beautiful green countryside only 5 minutes' drive from Lake Iseo, Relais Franciacorta is a restored farmhouse offering panoramic lake and mountain views and peaceful surroundings.Dating back to the 17th century, the hotel is surrounded by 60,000 m² of parkland. Gaze out over the vineyards where grapes used for the local Franciacorta sparkling wine grow, or sit out on the terrace with a glass of the finished product.
The hotel offers real 4 star accommodation. Rooms are spacious and well-furnished, coming complete with satellite television, air conditioning and marble bathrooms. Some rooms have their own panoramic balconies.
At the Relais you will find a gym, a business point and a free Wi-Fi internet area. Free international newspapers are provided, as is free parking.
Make the most of your time in Italy and try the excellent wines at Piccola Cantina, the on-site wine bar. The restaurant serves traditional local cuisine including fish fresh from the lake.
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NOTE
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Check availability, prices and conditions and remember: all our packages can be fully personalized. .
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