Pomaio Winery + Pasta Making

    After visiting the winery I learned so many new things and had such a fun time while doing so. 3 takeaways that I learned are that the skin of the grape determines the color of the wine, when drinking wine you can check the color by slightly tipping the glass onto a napkin, and that the wood affects the taste. 

    One major difference between wine in the Italian culture that differs from the American one is that wine consumption is more casual in Italian culture. Wine is usually had with most meals and in America we tend to overindulge and not think about it being a time to gather with friends and family. 

    Something that I observed while making pasta with my peers was that some people are naturally better at cooking things than others and that is okay because I am definitely one of the ones that struggled. This type of leadership is helpful in situations you are learning because it helps you fully understand the process of learning a new skill. This leadership is important to have because it helps people have confidence because they are provided with all of the information to succeed at something new. 

    My favorite part of making the pasta was doing the knife trick at the very end and getting to make the pasta with all of my friends. I thought the noodles with the red sauce was the yummiest, but honestly, I loved both and desert was so yummy too! Overall, I enjoyed these experiences, and I am so glad I was finally able to make pasta!