Culture & classes · Sestri Levante
Make pesto with a mortar
A hands-on pesto class at La Sciamadda dei Vinaccieri Ballerini, with focaccia and an optional meal afterwards.
Good to know before you go
Prices are from the supplied research; confirm when booking. Book at least a day ahead. Ask about the session language, vegetarian meal and your dog.
The strongest advertised hands-on option: mortar-made pesto, tasting and an optional meal.
The meaningful drawback
Confirm language, dates, dietary requirements and the current booking price.
Getting there
Guide journey estimates start at Via Venino 16, Moneglia. Navigation uses your chosen starting point.
- Walking
- About 15-20 min from Sestri station
- Train
- 10-15 min onboard to Sestri; add station approaches and waiting
- Car
- 18-25 km / 35-50 min each way; parking extra
Before you visit
Advance booking; earlier offer specified at least one day ahead.
Workshop admission unverified; plan without a dog unless agreed.
Vegetarian options: Pesto-focused; confirm cheese ingredients and a complete vegetarian meal.
Sources & useful links
- winedering.com ↗
- Ballerini pesto workshop ↗Booking-platform offer; dates and price need reconfirmation
- La Sciamadda menu ↗Operator menu with vegetarian/vegan section
Research snapshot: 18 October 2026. Prices, menus, access and hours may change.