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 storey behind the cultivation of this precious spice.
FARM
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.
TASTING
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.
