Chocolate from Norcia. Tour and workshop

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Chocolate from Norcia. Tour and workshop

A unique experience featuring the king of confectionery, plus a chocolate workshop

One of the oldest and most deeply rooted culinary traditions in the Umbria region is certainly the processing of chocolate. The specialities of the region are famous throughout Italy and beyond. This reputation stems, above all, from a dense network of artisans who have handed down their ancient know-how for generations, growing, changing, researching and innovating, to propel themselves into the modern day with the freshness and enthusiasm of those whose work is instilled with passion and sheer dedication.

This option will enable you to discover one of these chocolate makers. You will tour a small artisan chocolate company led by the staff and learn about the production chain and processing techniques. You will actually see the artisans at work and have hands-on contact with the chocolate mass yourself. The master chocolatier will guide you in exploring and understanding the cocoa bean: from selection to processing and transformation into chocolate, along with all the various scents and aromas. The chocolate workshop will enable you to create your own chocolate bar with your own hands, using the combinations you like best.

At the end of the tour and workshop, you will be presented with a basket for a delicious ‘choc-nic’, a small chocolate picnic. An all-round experience in a world of discovery, suitable for all ages.

The company is family-run and, with its passionate love for chocolate, engages in constant research into the processing and combination of chocolate with the most typical local products, such as truffles, lentils, spelt, roveja field peas, and so on.

A day choc-full of delicious surprises and new discoveries!

This activity can also be combined with a wine tasting itinerary.

Plan

1
Company tour
2
Introduction to chocolate processing
3
Make your own chocolate bar
4
Chocolate picnic

Recommended clothing

Dress as you see fit

Included

This activity includes a tour of a chocolate factory, an introduction of chocolate processing;
Production of your own chocolate bar;
Chocolate picnic;
Hairnets and apron.

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 1,5 hours.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Pet policy

The area in which the activity takes place can accommodate animals, however access may be prohibited in some areas of the company.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun.

Children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Impaired mobility

The activity is also suitable for people with motor or other disabilities. In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Additional information

This activity can also be combined with a wine tasting itinerary.

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

Dress as you see fit

Included

Tour of a chocolate factory and introduction to chocolate processing.

Production of your own chocolate bar.

Chocolate picnic.

Hairnets and apron.

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

1,5 hours

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Suitable for children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Suitable for people with motor disabilities

In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Pets are allowed

Access may be prohibited in some areas of the company

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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