Ciao Giuseppe!

Immerse yourself in the art of tomato preservation with Giuseppe and his family! Start your day by learning the secrets of homemade tomato "passata" — the traditional tomato base for many dishes, including pasta. True to tradition, lunch will follow with tomato-based dishes using the fresh passata, accompanied by a bottle of local wine. An experience that introduces you to one of Southern Italy’s most essential food traditions — the base of many beloved dishes. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3km from Scalea ~12 minutes) Highlights: Meet at Giuseppe's Kiosk. Homemade Tomato Preservation "Passata" Workshop. Lunch made with the tomato passata. A Bottle of Wine.

Welcome to La Piazzetta at Grisolia, where you’ll be greeted by Giuseppe! A passionate local who loves welcoming travellers and sharing his beloved town. Begin your journey with a tasting of traditional products that truly capture the flavours of this region. As you savour local delicacies, Giuseppe will share the stories, culture, and centuries-old traditions that make Grisolia so unique. You’ll learn about local customs, daily life, and the deep-rooted heritage that defines this community — an opportunity to connect with the true essence of the village, its people, and the spirit of Grisolia. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3 km from Scalea ~ 12 minutes) Highlights: Meeting point: La Piazzetta — Kiosk & Info Point. Tasting of typical local products + a glass of local wine. Guided introduction to the area — history, culture, traditions, and local customs.

Experience a magical moment in the shade of Grisolia’s olive and oak trees in Giuseppe's family garden. Pick up a beautifully prepared picnic basket filled with local specialties and a bottle of regional wine, then find your perfect spot beneath the branches for an unforgettable snack. Surrounded by nature, savour the authentic flavours of our land and enjoy a peaceful break from the everyday rush — a simple, rustic pleasure that captures the true essence of Calabria. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3 km from Scalea ~ 12 minutes) Highlights: Picnic basket with typical local products (rustic snack). Bottle of local wine. Hosted in the family garden amongst the olive & oak trees.

An authentic family-style experience, harvesting olives! Begin your day with morning tea at La Piazzetta with Giuseppe before heading into the family olive groves to immerse yourself in the age-old tradition of picking olives. Together you'll enjoy an olive-themed lunch paired with a bottle of local wine, before going to see how olive oil is made. You'll then receive a little bottle of oil to take home as a symbol of your day spent soaking-in the beauty of simple rural life and customs. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3 km from Scalea ~ 12 minutes) Highlights: Snack at Giuseppe's Kiosk (InfoPoint). Full day of olive harvesting + demonstration of olive oil production. Small bottle of olive oil to take home. Olive-inspired lunch + one bottle of local wine.

Immerse yourself in the art of fresh pasta making the way it used to be! Join Giuseppe and his Mamma for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to prepare two classic pastas — tagliatelle and gnocchi — using traditional methods and tools. You’ll also discover how to make traditional sauces such as basil pesto and tomato sauce, the perfect pairings for your homemade pasta. The experience ends with a shared lunch and local wine, where you’ll savour the fruits of your work in a warm and family-style atmosphere. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3 km from Scalea ~ 12 minutes) Highlights: Fresh pasta made the traditional way (in the mattra). Hands-on lesson: tagliatelle + gnocchi. Prepare sauces: pesto + tomato sauce. Lunch in company + a bottle of local wine.

Join Giuseppe for a culinary journey of pizza making! You’ll begin with a detailed explanation of how pizza dough is made, followed by the preparation of classic toppings — from tomato and mozzarella to typical ingredients. Create simple pizzas like Margherita and Marinara, to more elaborate flavours like Capricciosa. The experience concludes with lunch together, enjoying the pizzas we've prepared, accompanied by a bottle of beer. A fun, tasty, and interactive way to discover the true art of Italian pizza! Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3km from Scalea ~12 minutes) Highlights: Explanation of pizza dough preparation and use of pre-risen dough to prepare the pizzas. Preparation of the toppings (tomato, mozzarella, etc.). Pizza lunch + a beer (Peroni Nastro Azzurro).

Live the magic of a true vendemmia together with Giuseppe and his Calabrian Family! Giuseppe will greet you at La Piazzetta for morning tea before heading into the family vineyard, where you'll spend the morning harvesting grapes and taking part in the first steps of winemaking — a tradition that brings families together every year. You'll then gather for a shared lunch, accompanied by a bottle of local wine, to celebrate the hard work, the land, and the joy of this century-old tradition. A warm, authentic, family experience that captures the heart of Calabrian wine culture. Location: Grisolia (Scalo), Calabria (9.3 km from Scalea ~ 12 minutes) Highlights: Snack at Giuseppe's Kiosk (InfoPoint). Full day harvesting grapes + participating in the winemaking process. Shared lunch with a bottle of local wine.