La Prima Uscita

Sixteen cars. Two passes — il Giogo, la Futa. A long lunch at one of the best osterie in Tuscany.

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· LE STRADE ·

The roads where the Mille Miglia ran.

Vineyard rows under leafy foreground frame a Tuscan villa on a misty hill
Baking at sunset. Hands press dough on floured board, dust rising. Golden light streams through window.
Baking at sunset. Hands press dough on floured board, dust rising. Golden light streams through window.
Stone kitchen with cabinets, exposed beam ceiling, terracotta floors.
Dirt road flanked by vineyards and cypress trees, rolling hills, mist, and distant town in Tuscany.
Dirt road flanked by vineyards and cypress trees, rolling hills, mist, and distant town in Tuscany.

The Giogo and the Futa are two of the most celebrated driving passes in Italian motoring history. Twenty-plus switchbacks at 882 metres, then a faster ridge run at 903 metres before the descent into the Mugello valley. These are the roads Italian drivers know by name. On a Sunday morning in May they're nearly empty. You arrive at lunch having actually driven.

What the 48 Hours Hold

Every moment designed for depth, craft, and mastery.

  1. 001

    A rustic kitchen scene featuring glass jars of sourdough starter on a wooden table, with a notebook filled with handwritten recipes, a brown bowl of flour, and a beige fabric apron, illuminated by soft natural light from a window.

    The Morning

    07:00 · PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO Espresso. Briefing. Convoy departure. 08:30 · PASSO DEL GIOGO The technical pass. Twenty switchbacks, 882m. Scenic stop. 09:15 · PASSO DELLA FUTA The faster, higher pass. Photo, then the descent. 10:00 · ANTICA OSTERIA DI MONTECARELLI A long Tuscan lunch on the old post road. 12:30 · FREE RETURN Drive back to Firenze on your own time. Some stay longer. Some take the long way home.

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    A rustic kitchen scene featuring glass jars of sourdough starter on a wooden table, with a notebook filled with handwritten recipes, a brown bowl of flour, and a beige fabric apron, illuminated by soft natural light from a window.

    The Morning

    07:00 · PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO Espresso. Briefing. Convoy departure. 08:30 · PASSO DEL GIOGO The technical pass. Twenty switchbacks, 882m. Scenic stop. 09:15 · PASSO DELLA FUTA The faster, higher pass. Photo, then the descent. 10:00 · ANTICA OSTERIA DI MONTECARELLI A long Tuscan lunch on the old post road. 12:30 · FREE RETURN Drive back to Firenze on your own time. Some stay longer. Some take the long way home.

  3. 002

    A rustic outdoor market stall displays an array of fresh produce including vibrant tomatoes, leafy greens, and a variety of olives, set against the backdrop of a picturesque rural Italian village.

    The Tuscan Market Immersion

    Walk the local markets with a chef’s eye. Source flour, tomatoes, and basil directly from the people who grow and make them.

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    A rustic outdoor market stall displays an array of fresh produce including vibrant tomatoes, leafy greens, and a variety of olives, set against the backdrop of a picturesque rural Italian village.

    The Tuscan Market Immersion

    Walk the local markets with a chef’s eye. Source flour, tomatoes, and basil directly from the people who grow and make them.

  5. 003

    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Private Wood-Fired Sessions

    Hands-on oven time with direct, personal feedback. No demonstrations. No spectators. We make sure every participant works the fire.

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    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Private Wood-Fired Sessions

    Hands-on oven time with direct, personal feedback. No demonstrations. No spectators. We make sure every participant works the fire.

  7. 003

    A person in an apron uses a wooden peel to place a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread into a rustic, wood-fired oven, with a flickering fire visible inside, set against the backdrop of a sunlit kitchen.

    Private Wood-Fired Sessions

    Hands-on oven time with personal feedback. No demonstrations. No spectators. We make sure every participant works the fire.

  8. 004

    A rustic outdoor dining table set with wine glasses, cutlery, bread, and olives sits amidst lush vineyard rows, with a historic Tuscan villa in the background under a serene sky, capturing the essence of a picturesque Italian countryside landscape.

    Sunset Estate Dinner

    An intimate dinner featuring your own creations, shared at a private Tuscan estate with all the participants as the sun goes down.

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    A rustic outdoor dining table set with wine glasses, cutlery, bread, and olives sits amidst lush vineyard rows, with a historic Tuscan villa in the background under a serene sky, capturing the essence of a picturesque Italian countryside landscape.

    Sunset Estate Dinner

    An intimate dinner featuring your own creations, shared at a private Tuscan estate with all the participants as the sun goes down.

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    A person kneads fresh dough on a wooden kitchen counter dusted with flour, with pottery and a plant visible in the background, evoking a rustic baking atmosphere.

    From Technique to Instinct

    Move beyond measurements and timers. Learn to read dough, feel fermentation, and work with confidence under real conditions.

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    A person kneads fresh dough on a wooden kitchen counter dusted with flour, with pottery and a plant visible in the background, evoking a rustic baking atmosphere.

    From Technique to Instinct

    Move beyond measurements and timers. Learn to read dough, feel fermentation, and work with confidence under real conditions.

Meet the Maestro

Giovanni Rossi

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For over 20 years, Giovanni has studied dough the way others study wine. His training was shaped by the old masters of Neapolitan pizza, then refined in the countryside of Tuscany, where slower rhythms allowed technique to evolve into instinct.

His work has fed Michelin-star kitchens, private estates, and chefs who came for mastery. Those who learn from him don’t leave with recipes. They leave with judgment, confidence, and a deeper relationship to their work.

What's Included

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    Personal Guidance

    Direct access to the maestro throughout the experience.

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    Personal Guidance

    Direct access to the maestro throughout the experience.

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    Culinary

    Private estate dinners, local wine pairings, and a guided market immersion with regional producers

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    Culinary

    Private estate dinners, local wine pairings, and a guided market immersion.

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    Materials

    Every session, ingredient, tool, and resource is provided.

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    Materials

    Every session, ingredient, and resource is provided.

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    Accommodation

    Two nights in a secluded countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

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    Accommodation

    Two nights in a countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

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    Accommodation

    Two nights in a secluded countryside estate, shared only with fellow participants.

Set in the Heart of Tuscany

Where tradition, land, and craft intersect.

Tuscan estate

The masterclass takes place in a private Tuscan estate.

This location is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, far from tourist routes and distractions. The climate, ingredients, and pace of life here are essential to understanding the craft. Exact location details are shared after your application is approved.

Tuscan estate
Tuscan estate
Tuscan estate

The masterclass takes place in a private Tuscan estate.

This location is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, far from tourist routes. The climate, ingredients, and pace of life here are essential to understanding the craft. Exact location details are shared after your application is approved.

Tuscan estate
Tuscan estate
Tuscan estate

The masterclass takes place in a private Tuscan estate.

This location is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, far from tourist routes. Exact location details are shared after your application is approved.

Tuscan estate
Tuscan estate

From Past Participants

Reflections from those who’ve been inside the experience.

  • The setting, the pace, the level of attention. It felt more like an apprenticeship than a class.

    Sofia Klein

    Artisan Baker

  • I came expecting techniques. I left with intuition. This workshop reshaped my relationship with craft.

    Daniel Hart

    Restaurant Owner

  • This completely changed how I approach dough and teaching. I’ve never experienced anything like it.

    Elena Moretti

    Private Chef

  • This is not for everyone, and that’s exactly why it’s powerful. If you’re serious, it’s worth every investment.

    Emily Alvarez

    Food Consultant

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Participation is limited and intentionally curated. We review every application to ensure alignment, commitment, and a focused group environment. Pricing and availability are shared privately with approved applicants.

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