Learn to Make Culurgionis in Ogliastra – Sardinia’s Most Beloved Dish

About this activity

Live an authentic experience in the heart of Ogliastra with our Culurgionis Course, dedicated to Sardinia’s most iconic dish. This hands-on workshop will guide you step by step in preparing the famous culurgionis, recognizable by their signature spighitta (wheat-ear closure) and filled with local flavors such as su fiscidu and casu e fitta. It’s more than just cooking: it’s a journey through the history, traditions, and authentic tastes of Sardinia.

The course takes place in the enchanting countryside of Jerzu, at the estate of Lidia Muceli, a master pasta maker with over forty years of experience and founder of Jerzu’s very first pasta workshop. Lidia will share the origins of culurgionis, between myths and local tales, showing you how every gesture — from choosing ingredients to shaping the spighitta — holds centuries of gastronomic culture.

During the lesson, you will practice the art of preparing culurgionis firsthand, learning how to create the dough and fillings using traditional methods. Each participant will receive personal guidance to master the spighitta closure and prepare perfect culurgionis ready to enjoy.

At the end of the class, you’ll sit down to taste the culurgionis you’ve made, paired with a glass of local Cannonau wine and other typical products from Ogliastra. For those who wish, the experience can continue with a traditional dinner at our Home Restaurant or a local-style aperitivo in the garden — the perfect way to extend the magic of the day.

This course is open to everyone: adults, families, and children from the age of 4. No prior cooking experience is required — we provide aprons, chef hats, and all the tools needed to fully take part in the class.

Practical Information

• Duration: approx. 2 hours

• Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish

• Group size: max. 10 participants

• Minimum age: 4 years

• Price: from €100 per person

• Free cancellation: up to 24 hours before

• Flexible booking: reserve now, pay later

Skills You’ll Learn

• How to prepare the traditional culurgionis dough from scratch

• How to make authentic fillings with local ingredients

• The spighitta closing technique — the hallmark of Ogliastra’s culurgionis

• Guided tasting with Cannonau wine and local specialties

• Insights into the history and cultural traditions of Ogliastra cuisine