On a specialised farm in Olmedo, north-west Sardinia, learn how to make saffron-flavoured cheese and ricotta.
Guided by a skilled local shepherd, try your hand at the different stages of production using a unique spice with multiple benefits and enjoy an activity suitable for the whole family, adults and children alike. Experience a day immersed in nature, enriched by fascinating lessons and stories.
At the end of the workshop, enjoy a tasting of typical Sardinian saffron-scented products and discover the fascinating story behind the cultivation of this precious spice.
The experience takes place at a farm specialising in the organic cultivation of saffron, certified according to current regulations. Discover how the idea of growing this precious product came about through the guidance of a local expert, who will introduce you to the history of the farm and the organic cultivation method used. Delve into each stage of production through a workshop, lasting about an hour and a half, held by a local shepherd who will teach you how to make saffron-flavoured cheese and ricotta. Conclude the tour the last half hour with a tasting of delicious local products.
The tasting includes aged pecorino cheese, ricotta and saffron bread, local dry sausage, water, a glass of red or white wine from the Sella and Mosca estates, and saffron liqueur.
Options for coeliacs and lactose intolerant people are available upon request to the number on the booking voucher.