Anna Tasca Lanza Italian and Sicilian Cooking Courses

5 Day Course | 3 Day Course | Overnight Stay | Lesson & Lunch

Regaleali-Tasca d'Almerita is one of the most important wine-producing estates in Sicily. Most of the food that appears on its tables is produced on the farm: poultry, lamb, sheep's milk cheese, wheat, olive oil, vegetables and fruit. Its fine wines accompany all meals.

Courses are held in the fall - late September, October an early November - and in the spring - March, April and May. Dates and programs may vary slightly. A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated. They will be guests in the homes of Anna and Costanza and others on the estate. For a minimum of 6 students, additional courses can be arranged with sufficient notice.

Regaleali is located in the "Heart of Sicily", about one-and-a-half hours' drive from Palermo. We suggest that you take the train to Vallelunga, our nearest town. You will be met at the station. There is a bus that goes from the airport to the railroad station in downtown Palermo. Let us know at what time your train arrives at Vallelunga. If you hire a car, before adventuring on winding Sicilian roads, you should contact the office at Regaleali to get directions.

5 Day Course | 3 Day Course | Overnight Stay | Lesson & Lunch

A FIVE-DAY COURSE

Traditional
The course is designed for visitors to Sicily who would like to enjoy a very relaxed week cooking and tasting new recipes and foods and, above all, drinking good wines in the company of Anna and her family.

Starts on Monday afternoon and finishes Saturday after breakfast. Arrival at Case Vecchie between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Cooking class starts on Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. The course includes: 5 nights accommodation, meals with Anna’s family and tasting of Tasca d’Almerita wines, 4 days of cooking lessons, recipe folder, guided tour of the winery, visit to cultural sites or to the local market, visit to the vegetable gardens and watching the shepherds make in season cheeses.

Food & Culture
The course is designed for those who want a full immersion in Sicilian cuisine, not only through lessons but also through visits to the island culinary festivities. Guests can also learn about the ritual meaning of Sicilian food during special festivities.

Starts on Monday afternoon and ends on Saturday after breakfast. Arrival at Case Vecchie between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Cooking class starts on Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. The course includes: 5 nights accommodation, meals with Anna’s family and tasting of Tasca d’Almerita wines, 4 days of intense cooking lessons, recipe folder, guided tour of the winery, one day visit to a food festival or to a Sicilian artisan food producer or lesson by a visiting chef, visit the vegetable gardens and watching the shepherds make in season cheeses.

A THREE-NIGHTS
The course is designed for visitors to Sicily who would like to enjoy a brief stay in a country house in the company of Anna and her family. Learning and tasting the basics of Sicilian cooking along with Regaleali estate wines.

Starts on Monday or Thursday afternoon. Arrival at Case Vecchie between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Cooking class starts the following morning at 10:30 am. The course includes: 3 nights accommodation, meals with Anna’s family and tasting of Regaleali wines, 2 days cooking lessons, recipe folder, guided tour of the winery or visit to shepherds making in season cheeses.

OVERNIGHT STAY
Arrival at Case Vecchie between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Cooking starts next morning at 10:30 am.

The course includes: accommodations, meals with Anna’s family and tasting of Regaleali wines, 1 cooking lesson, recipe folder, guided tour of the winery or visit to shepherds making in season cheeses.

LESSON AND LUNCH
Minimum of two people
Course begin at 10:30 am and finish at 3:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday, excluding weeks occupied by other courses.

The course includes: 1 cooking lesson (a full-course meal), lunch in the cooking school with Anna’s family and tasting of Regaleali wines.