Best of Val d'Orcia for Foodies
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Best of Val d'Orcia for Foodies
Martina Bartolozzi
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This is your ultimate food and wine map of the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany with some of the best culinary options it has to offer: pastry shops, restaurants, wineries, cooking classes, and shops in Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino.
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I strongly recommend making reservations and booking tickets in advance when possible, or at least giving a call on the day-of as business opening hours might vary.
Montepulciano
Poggio Etrusco di Sheldon Johns Pamela
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Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned organic farm near Montepulciano, located halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author) and Johnny Johns (an artist).
On 15 acres, this property is an active "oliveto" with over 800 olive trees and production of an exceptional organic extra-virgin olive oil.
Poggio Etrusco is a great place to stay, and also to visit for one of their one-day COOKING CLASSES:
1. Cucina Povera: Tuscany's peasant cuisine;
2. Artisanal Italian Pantry;
3. The Farmers’ Market/ Ribollita with a Tuscan Home Cook
4. Fresh Pasta;
5. Gluten-free Tuscan dishes;
6. Tuscan Vegetarian (or vegan);
7. request your own subject.
The price, €195/person, includes the lesson (with printed recipes in English), lunch and wine. There is a 2-person minimum. Group prices available for groups of 10 or more.
To reserve a space in a one-day workshop, contact them via the form on their website, or by telephone at (+39) 0578 798 370.
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Salcheto Winehouse
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Award-winning winery, in Montepulciano since 1997.
"Salcheto is the name of the stream which springs at the foot of the town of Montepulciano and winds through a valley where willows abounded. This stream is the boundary of Salcheto Winehouse's organic and biodynamic estate, rooted in the historic district of Vino Nobile, in the southeast of the Siena province. The willow tree, a species that they continue to replant, also contributes to the winery’s energy independence, and is today prominently represented in their logo as part of their commitment to environmental sustainability.
The kitchen of the Enoteca serves daily light lunches based mainly on their own garden’s vegetables. The scenery is magnificent, both in the dining room or from the terrace overlooking the town of Montepulciano."
Visits and Enoteca are open everyday from 10am until 7pm (including holidays).
Info and reservations via email: enoteca@salcheto.it
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Bindella
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Show-stopping, celebrated Montepulciano winery. Recently featured in the UK Times, Wine News and Agrodolce.it.
Tenuta Vallocaia was launched in the 1980s by Swiss food and wine entrepreneur Rudi Bindella.
Vallocaia's Cucina di Vallocaia offers authentic traditional Tuscan dishes - most of the produce comes from the estate's vegetable garden - prepared by chef Luca Biancucci and served with Sangiovese, the appellation's main grape variety.
In the wine shop you can taste and buy all the wines from the cellar and a selection of products from the short supply chain such as pasta, cookies, sauces and preserves, jams, honey and truffles, all strictly Made in Tuscany."
To plan a visit, tasting, and/or meal, tap on the links below.
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Cantina Boscarelli
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"The story began in 1962 with local founder Egidio Corradi’s dream of producing a noble wine that exalts the aromas and flavors of his native land while imparting the elegance he loved.
The original spirit of the estate has now passed to the third generation of the family. Each day Luca and Nicolò De Ferrari bring that same passion to wine production as they work to infuse each bottle with the aromas and flavors that Grandpa Egidio loved and searched for. Luca and Nicolò reselect and replant vineyards that continue to express the scents and range of characteristics of the incredible land that nurtures them."
To plan a visit of the vineyards and cellar with wine tasting, use the contacts below:
Mobile / WhatsApp: +39 391 7274070
E-mail: cantina@poderiboscarelli.com
Reservation is required, also open on weekends.
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Cantina Contucci
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"The Contucci family were cultivating grapes as far back as the Renaissance. In fact they were one of the "founding fathers" of Vino Nobile, as is documented in 1773; having a major role in making it world famous: "a noble wine destined for the table of nobles".
By the 1800s the fame of their wine was demonstrated by numerous medals and testimonials. The building of the Contucci cellars took place before the building of the mansion of the same name, which was once inhabited by Pope Giulio III and the by the Grand Duke Ferdinand I. The mansion was built by Antonio Sangallo the older and painted internally with affrescoes by Andrea Pozzo. They were part of the old inner walls of Montepulciano.
Visits and tastings are available all week-days and holidays (11.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m., car-parking "Fortezza", the bus can load and unload people to "Porta Farina" at 200 metres distance).
To make a booking call +390578757006 or email innfo@contucci.it"
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Martina Bartolozzi
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Do you love Italy 🇮🇹 and good food? Then tap here to start planning your upcoming trip with a professional traveler.
My name is Martina, I'm an American Italian based in Florence, Tuscany, where I was born and raised, and I spend my life traveling up and down "the boot" sharing my best findings with fellow foodies, as a professional, licensed, Italian tour leader.
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Montalcino, SI, Italia
Pienza, SI, Italia
Montepulciano, SI, Italia
Tuscany, Italy
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