CHOCOLATE Factory visit at AMEDEI Tuscany

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PRO Chocolate masterclass & PRO tour

COCOA based classic Tuscan LUNCH in Chianti

Available only from May 1st to September 30th

– Guided PRO tour of the CHOCOLATE factory
– PRO masterclass “how to judge chocolate”
– Tuscan LUNCH based on chocolate & cocoa

An unforgettable journey in which your senses will be led from the sun-drenched cocoa plantations to the enveloping aroma of chocolate through an exclusive, exciting path.

Much like what happens in Tim Burton’s film “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” you’ll immerse in a MAGIC ATMOSPHERE entering the gates of a former cast iron foundry with the charme of an old-fashioned laboratory.

Amedei creates harmony between ingredients, textures and flavors, producing chocolates with unique aroma profiles.

An all-Italian know-how in which elegance, simplicity and passion for chocolate blend together generating tastes that evoke the magic of the land where they are created: Tuscany.

Then an astonishing chocolate-cocoa based classic Tuscan LUNCH in an historic restaurant, in pairing with wines from Wine Spectator Top 100.

TUSCANY

LOCATIONS:
– AMEDEI CHOCOLATE in Pontedera (Pisa)
– LOCANDA PIETRACUPA in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (Florence)

STYLE OF EXPERIENCE:
FOOD GEMS – Chocolate

DURATION:
Duration on-site (hours. ±1): 5/6

Only available from May 1st to September 30th

Treat yourself with a CHOCOLATE like you have never tasted before.

For those who wish to immerse themselves in a magical atmosphere, discover the journey of the chocolate of Amedei’s creations from the bean to the mould and have a taste our different blends.

Come and share with us an experience of pure emotions.

85 National and International AWARDS

Amedei is the manufacturer that received the most Golden Bean awards ever by London’s “Academy of Chocolate”, one of the world’s most qualified institutions in the sector.

This PRIVATE PRO MASTERCLASS includes:

  • Welcome in Amedei with Hot Chocolate
  • Guided PRO tour of the factory with explanation of the production process
  • PRO masterclass “how to recognize a quality chocolate”: dark chocolate tasting with wines & spirits combinations
  • Possibility to buy chocolate at outlet conditions
  • Professional Chef prepared classic Tuscan full lunch with chocolate and cocoa menu, accompanied by your Amedei ambassador
  • WS Top 100 Wines & spirits at lunch

The Chocolate artisan PHILOSOPHY: from bean to bar, from plantations to Tuscany.

It all starts with the selection of the finest cocoa beans in the world’s most remote lands of origin; it continues with the creativity that produces exclusive innovative blends, to end in the laboratories where top-quality ingredients are masterfully dosed and hand-processed.

The FINAL experience for the chocolate gourmet!

Masterclass on “recognize quality chocolate” plus wine & spirits pairing with chocolate, worldwide recognized really difficult, so only real experts will accomplish it right!

Experiment on your own the use of chocolate and cocoa in traditional Tuscan plates, with the perfect pairing of wines & spirits.

Your Amedei ambassador will stay with you during lunch to better appreciate the use of chocolate & cocoa in cooking.

This is an example menu at Rest. Locanda Pietracupa), the real menus will vary accordingly to seasons.

  • Aperitif: “Tuscan spritz with Amarancia”.
  • Appetizers: Chick peas “pizza” with fried courgette flowers, burrata, anchovies and capers + Scented & sweet onions from Tropea simply baked & lightly dressed + Delicate small goat cheese flan flavored with local honey and a little ginger.
  • First Courses: Homemade thinner tagliatelle with courgette flowers, topped with fresh truffle OR Saffron flavored risotto with scented porcini mushrooms and Horns of plenty mushrooms powder OR Salted codfish “pici” with 3 varieties of pepper grains and pistachios pesto.
  • Main Courses: Tender beef fillet spiced with a delicious sauce and sprinkled with pink pepper berries, julienne of sugar-coated savoy cabbage and plain chocolate OR Boned meat of chicken, rabbit and lamb deep-fried in oil together with a mixture of fresh vegetables OR Codfish in tomato stew with green sauce and potato chips.
  • Desserts: Bavarese flavored with white chocolate, garnished with pistachio cream OR Slice of Amedei chocolate terrine with peppermint oil & cocoa sorbet OR steamed soft “tiramisù”.

 

  • Pairing Wines & Spirits:
    – Fonterutoli, “Chianti Classico” (Wine Spectator Top 100),
    – Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino “Tenuta Nuova” (Wine Spectator Top 100),
    – “Emilio Borsi, Elixir China Calisaja” or “Vin Santo, Isole e Olena”
    – after coffe: “Monsanto Grappa di Chianti Classico “Il Poggio”

ON REQUEST

  • FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
  • PRO Photographer/videomaker
  • Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.

PRICES

From 1.500

Rates per person (Each Minor Must be accompanied by an Adult)

ADULT (≥18 yo):
Pax 2: € 1.680
Pax 3: € 1.600
Pax 4: € 1.560
Pax 5: € 1.540
Pax 6: € 1.520
Pax 7: € 1.510
Pax 8: € 1.500
MINOR (12-17 yo): Pax € 890
CHILD (6-12 yo): Pax € 290
INFANT (0-5 yo): FREE

Prices for experience only; ask for transfers prices.
Just tell us how many people and your starting location.

SUPERSTARS

  • Guided PRO tour of the factory
  • PRO masterclass “how to recognize a quality chocolate” & tasting
  • Tuscan lunch based on chocolate & cocoa
  • The expert artisans producing chocolate from cocoa pod to tablet

TOP PRODUCTS

Handcrafted CHOCOLATE

Amedei is the manufacturer that received the most Golden Bean awards ever by London’s “Academy of Chocolate”, one of the world’s most qualified institutions in the sector.

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STEP BY STEP

  • Arrival in the location
  • Welcome with hot chocolate and/or coffee
  • Meeting with Ambassador
  • Storytelling about history, philosophy, products and territory
  • Guided tour of the entire Factory
  • Tasting of products in pairing with wines and/or spirits
  • PRO Masterclass on Chocolate and pairing
  • Visit of outlet shop
  • Transfer to the external restaurant
  • Full Lunch themed on products with wine pairing
  • Spirits & Coffee goodbye
  • Free time
  • Goodbye

SUPERSTARS

  • Guided PRO tour of the factory
  • PRO masterclass “how to recognize a quality chocolate” & tasting
  • Tuscan lunch based on chocolate & cocoa
  • The expert artisans producing chocolate from cocoa pod to tablet

TOP PRODUCTS

Handcrafted CHOCOLATE

Amedei is the manufacturer that received the most Golden Bean awards ever by London’s “Academy of Chocolate”, one of the world’s most qualified institutions in the sector.

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