Lake Garda: Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Local Wines

Summary

Roll pasta by hand taste local wines and craft tiramisu near Lake Garda

You’ll feel right at home in this Lake Garda cooking class as you roll fresh pasta by hand, share laughs over homemade tiramisu, and taste local Bardolino wines with new friends around the table. Expect floury fingers, real stories from your host, and that warm kitchen feeling you’ll want to bring back home.

What’s the experience like?

“You need to feel the dough — not just see it,” Alessandra said, pressing my hands into the flour. I’d never made pasta before, not really, but there was something calming about her voice and the way sunlight came through the kitchen window. The table was already dusted with flour when we arrived (I think I got half of it on my jeans), and someone had opened a bottle of Bardolino. It smelled earthy and bright at the same time — maybe that’s just how Italian kitchens always smell?

We started mixing eggs and flour with our fingers, which is messier than it looks on YouTube. Alessandra moved between us, showing how to knead until the dough felt “like your earlobe” (she laughed when I checked mine). There were a couple of us from Germany and the UK, and somehow we all ended up talking about our grandmothers’ cooking — even though none of us had ever made tagliatelle from scratch before. The pasta machine clacked along while outside you could hear scooters buzzing past Lake Garda’s old stone walls.

I didn’t expect to enjoy folding tiramisu so much. We whipped mascarpone until it looked like clouds, then dipped ladyfingers in coffee that tasted stronger than anything I’ve had back home. There was this moment — everyone silent except for spoons scraping bowls — when Alessandra poured us each a glass of Chiaretto rosé. She told us stories about her father’s vineyard while we layered dessert together. I still think about that creamy bite with just a hint of cocoa on top.

Lunch was what we’d made ourselves: ribbons of fresh pasta tangled in sauce, bread from the market down the road, wine that tasted like summer afternoons. Someone spilled water and nobody cared; it felt more like family than a class. Before we left, Alessandra handed out moka coffee — strong enough to wake up your soul — and waved us off with floury hands.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Learn fresh pasta and tiramisu making

• Enter the Italian cooking class
• Learn dough rolling techniques
• Make various types of pasta
• Prepare sauces for pasta
• Make tiramisu creams
• Assemble tiramisu dessert
• Taste local wines with dishes

Top questions

Is this Lake Garda cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, no experience is needed; your host guides every step.

Are vegetarian options available during the class?

Yes, simple vegetarian sauces are included for all tastes.

What types of wine are served during the class?

Bardolino Classico red and Chiaretto rosé from local vineyards are served.

Can children or infants join this cooking class?

Yes, infants and small children can attend; strollers are welcome.

Is the kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are fully wheelchair accessible.

How long does the cooking session last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers both pasta and tiramisu preparation plus lunch.

Do I need to bring any equipment or ingredients?

No, everything is provided including aprons and utensils.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transport options are close to the location.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, use of aprons and kitchen equipment, tasting of local Bardolino wines throughout the session, bottled water to keep you going after kneading dough (trust me), plus a full lunch featuring what you’ve cooked yourself — finished off with classic moka coffee before heading out again.