TORTELLONI DI ZUCCA CON BURRO E SALVIA pumpkin ravioli with sage & butter OSSO BUCO IN BIANCO CON RISOTTO MILANESE Osso Buco with saffron risotto CROSTINI CON PUREA DI FAGIOLI DI BORLOTTI FRESCHI crostini with fresh borlotti bean puree RISOTTO NERO black squid ink risotto GNOCCHI DI PATATE CON RICOTTA E SPINACI potato gnocchi with ricotta & spinach POLENTA CON SALVIA E SALSA DI ACCIUGHE polenta with sage & anchovy sauce COZZE VENEZIANA RIPIENE CON SALSICCE Venetian mussels stuffed with sausages DOLCE DI PANETTONE E BURRO panettone bread & butter pudding BUDINO DI RISO Venetian rice pudding with pinenuts & Grappa soaked raisins	near Verona, Veneto The Veneto's historical connection between Europe and the Orient has produced one of Italy's most exotic cuisines. The natural irrigation of the Po Valley produces rice, maize and a wealth of pulses providing the staples for soups, polenta and many famous risottos. Classic Soave, Prosecco, Valpolicella and Amarone are produced here. La Foresteria Serego Alighieri is our most elegant location where we run just a few courses. Each schedule is individually planned incorporating all that the Veneto region has to offer, making these very special weeks. La Foresteria is owned and run by Count Serego Alighieri, a direct descendant of Dante. The family has owned the property since 1353, and has carefully converted the lodgeinto eight luxurious apartments, with open fireplaces and beamed ceilings. From the avenue of ancient cypress trees, the estate's vineyards stretch out across the surrounding hillsides. Classes take place in the large, professionally appointed kitchen, and make use of the farm's own produce such as olive oil, preserves, balsamic vinegar, grappa and wine. The autumn grapes, harvested in traditional wooden boxes, are made into Amarone and Recioto, speciality wines of the region. We will sample wines of exceptional quality, including some produced by the Count in association with his neighbour Masi. Surrounded by a beautiful garden, the estate has a relaxed calm which will enhance your holiday and your passion for fine food and wine.
There will be a day to explore the unforgettable sights of Venice including a trip to the fabulous Rialto fish and fresh produce markets. We will visit the beautiful medieval city of Verona, home of Romeo's love Juliet. We also have access to the golf club Ca'degli Ulivi, only twenty minutes away. Below is a sample schedule MONDAY welcome peach bellinis, introduction to Venetian ingredients, drinks and dinner TUESDAY class, lunch, tour and tasting of wines in delightful market town of Soave, dinner WEDNESDAY class, lunch, afternoon free, early evening Amarone tasting, dinner THURSDAY trip to Venice, tour of Rialto fruit & vegetable market and famous fish market, afternoon free for art & shopping, dinner at home FRIDAY class, lunch, visit of rice farm and sixteenth century mill, risotto class, dinner SATURDAY class, lunch, trip to nearby historic Verona, optional seven course dinner in one of the most renowned restaurants in the Verona region SUNDAY class followed by lunch ~ departure