TASTE OF TUSCANY
Tuscany is a region rich in natural and artistic treasures, where colours and perfumes mix inseparably with emotions, but for many, it is first and foremost the place of good food.
Here, the taste of food and the genuine and savoury cuisine have historic origins and come from the fertility of its territory, which has always favoured a thriving agriculture.
Ca. 80% of the Tuscan territory are hills that have never seen industry. Even today every real Tuscan has his or her own little piece of land for home-grown vegetables and fruit. No wonder the gastronomic tradition requires us to put on the table good wine, products from one's own land and seafood.
There are numerous and very popular country fairs (sagre paesane) which take place along the coast and in the countryside every day during the summer season and where it is possible to get a taste of the specialties of the local cuisine.
Tuscany is also defined as "the land of the sweet hills", where there are many vineyards producing white and red wines of unique taste. Some examples are: Chianti, Candia, Morellino di Scansano, Rosso di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino and many others.
Given its very old enological traditions, Tuscany deserves special attention in the world of wines. Real Wine Itineraries (Strade del Vino) have been created in order to allow one to get a taste of the old flavours and the best wines, to visit typical places, such as vineyards, hamlets, century-old villas of unrivalled beauty and villages, each with their own traditions.
On the Wine Itinerary in the hills of Lucca, amongst the vineyards and olive groves there are some working farms where top quality oil and wine can be bought, or typical Lucchesian dishes based on wheat, chestnut flour or maize flour sampled can be tastes, together with excellent fresh bread, a glass of quality wine, and a selection of local cheeses and cold sliced meats, all this accompanied by one of the best oils of Tuscany.
Alternatively, along the coast there are some excellent restaurants where you can enjoy various delicious dishes skilfully prepared with the freshest of fish. Or you might like to accompany our cook to one of the many local fish markets to choose the fish for that evening dinner.
And those choosing this option will enjoy a truly unforgettable meal, carefully and lovingly prepared by our cook according to your personal tastes and preferences, and served by candlelight on the atmospheric terrace of the Villa ...
Tuscany is a region rich in natural and artistic treasures, where colours and perfumes mix inseparably with emotions, but for many, it is first and foremost the place of good food.
Here, the taste of food and the genuine and savoury cuisine have historic origins and come from the fertility of its territory, which has always favoured a thriving agriculture.
Ca. 80% of the Tuscan territory are hills that have never seen industry. Even today every real Tuscan has his or her own little piece of land for home-grown vegetables and fruit. No wonder the gastronomic tradition requires us to put on the table good wine, products from one's own land and seafood.
There are numerous and very popular country fairs (sagre paesane) which take place along the coast and in the countryside every day during the summer season and where it is possible to get a taste of the specialties of the local cuisine.
Tuscany is also defined as "the land of the sweet hills", where there are many vineyards producing white and red wines of unique taste. Some examples are: Chianti, Candia, Morellino di Scansano, Rosso di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino and many others.
Given its very old enological traditions, Tuscany deserves special attention in the world of wines. Real Wine Itineraries (Strade del Vino) have been created in order to allow one to get a taste of the old flavours and the best wines, to visit typical places, such as vineyards, hamlets, century-old villas of unrivalled beauty and villages, each with their own traditions.
On the Wine Itinerary in the hills of Lucca, amongst the vineyards and olive groves there are some working farms where top quality oil and wine can be bought, or typical Lucchesian dishes based on wheat, chestnut flour or maize flour sampled can be tastes, together with excellent fresh bread, a glass of quality wine, and a selection of local cheeses and cold sliced meats, all this accompanied by one of the best oils of Tuscany.
Alternatively, along the coast there are some excellent restaurants where you can enjoy various delicious dishes skilfully prepared with the freshest of fish. Or you might like to accompany our cook to one of the many local fish markets to choose the fish for that evening dinner.
And those choosing this option will enjoy a truly unforgettable meal, carefully and lovingly prepared by our cook according to your personal tastes and preferences, and served by candlelight on the atmospheric terrace of the Villa ...
