Chocolate tasting inside the workshop since 1974

Step into the heart of a historic Tuscan artisan chocolate shop and discover a tradition that has been handed down since 1974. Your experience will take place entirely inside the Catinari family's workshop in Agliana, Tuscany, where chocolates and pralines have been made for over fifty years according to the original recipes of the founder, Roberto Catinari. The activity begins with a brief introduction to the history of the company and the passion that has guided our work for generations. Today, the tradition continues thanks to a new generation that upholds the same artisanal values and the same focus on quality that have made the Catinari name famous. During the visit, you will enter the production areas of the workshop to observe the different stages of chocolate making up close. You will learn how the raw ingredients are selected, how an artisanal praline is created, and what techniques we use every day to ensure a product of excellence. You will then take part in an interactive session during which you can personally decorate a chocolate bar to take home as a souvenir of your experience. This activity is suitable for both adults and children and is one of the most popular parts of the visit. The experience will continue with a guided food tasting of various specialties produced directly in the workshop. You will taste different types of chocolate and learn how to recognize their aromas, scents and characteristics. Depending on seasonal availability, some of our most iconic creations may be presented. Throughout the visit, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with those who work in the workshop every day, making the experience authentic, informal and engaging. The activity starts and ends at our artisan workshop in Agliana (Pistoia) and does not involve travel to other locations. At the end of the visit, you can buy the products you have tasted directly in the company store. This is not just a food tasting, but a journey into the world of true Italian artisanal chocolate, within a family business that has cherished and passed on its passion for over half a century.