In autumn the months of October, November and December, are definitely the most important for the countryside.
Autumn is the time when it runs - in addition to the harvest of olives and grapes -, the collection of truffles. Perhaps not everyone knows that Montaione is located in one of the richest areas of Truffles of Tuscany and Italy and is part of the “Associazione Città del Tartufo”, an association that has as its main purpose the protection and enhancement of Italian culture of truffle.
The white truffle or “Tuber magnatum Pico”, is the most precious and it is collects from October to November, while the Black Truffle is collected from November to March / April.
During this period every year, Montaione celebrates this valuable product of the earth by organizing a festival dedicated to the tasting and the discovery of the truffle.
Even this year next Sunday 26 October 2008 will take place the traditional exhibition and festival of truffle and chestnut, an event the truffle lovers and those who want to know more about this product cannot miss. During the month of October the restaurants in Valdelsa - including those of Montaione – will prepare dishes with truffles and tasting menu with typical local products.
Staying in one of the many farmhouses, bed and breakfast, holiday homes and hotels of Tuscany, perhaps taking advantage of a short holiday or weekend, truffle lovers will be able to participate - in addition to the exhibition of truffle Montaione - also at the following events: Volterragusto 1 and Nov. 2 at Volterra 35 km from Montaione, or the fair XXXVIII Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco di San Miniato that will take place the weekend of 15/16, 22/23 and 29/30 November in a San Miniato at only 20 km from Montaione.
Watch the video of the XVII festival of truffle of 26 October 2008 in Montaione in Tuscany.
While still lacking 3 months to Christmas holidays, there are already many people who are starting to think about what to do or where to spend Christmas or celebrate the New Year’s Eve. Montaione offers you the opportunity to find everything you need to spend the Christmas holidays or the night of new year’s eve in a very special way! You will also celebrate the arrival of the new year in the beautiful old town square dancing until dawn, taste the dishes and local wines booking on Christmas lunch or New Year’eve dinner in one of the many restaurants in the area, or visit the most famous cities of art like Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano and Volterra Montaione that can be reached in less than an hour’s drive.
Take advantage of special offers for Christmas or New Year made available by the accommodations in Montaione and book now your unforgettable holiday!
The autumn with its shorter days, the different colours of the nature, but equally beautiful, not just represent the end of summer, but also the beginning of a new season. In this period Montaione offers many things to do and see. It is the period of the harvesting of grapes, olives and chestnuts, and is also the ideal time - thanks to the mild climate - to visit ancient villages located in the territory of Valdelsa, just few kilometres far from Montaione, or to make a walking or ride a mountain biking in the Tuscan countryside. Among just over a month - on 26 October 2008 - will be held in Montaione the traditional exhibition of white truffle, which each year attracts many tourists and fans of this precious tuber. During this event, you can taste - in addition to the typical local products - many dishes prepared with the white truffle in some restaurants of the area. For that reason, take a break and come to Tuscany, taking advantage of the last deals for a weekend offered by the many accommodations of Montaione.
It took place yesterday in the historical centre of Montaione the Feast of Misericordia and of the End of Summer, which concludes the Calendar of Summer Montaionese 2008.
The festival has began the morning with the fishing for charities and the Holy Mass at 11.30. In the afternoon took place games for children joy and tasting of cakes prepared by expert cooks of Montaione, all accompanied by the music of the Philharmonic Donizetti who presented some pieces of its repertoire, while at 21.00 took place the concert of Sonia Colca.
The profit from the festival was intended for the purchase of a new transport for social services.
On VisitMontaione.tv you can watch the Video of the Philharmonic Donizetti.
Last Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Piazza della repubblica, in the historic centre of Montaione was planned an event of the Calendar Estate Montaionese called “Ballando sotto le Stelle” Dancing under the stars.
In warm evening of August, cheerful music has animated the village of Montaione, allowing couples, more or less young people dancing and having fun under the stars.
It was possible to dance with modern Italian and foreign music, as well as revival, valzer, cha-cha-cha, group dances… in an atmosphere of fun.
If you were not able to attend this event, you can see the video of “Ballando sotto le stelle” on www.visitmontaione.tv.
In autumn the months of October, November and December, are definitely the most important for the countryside.
Even this year next Sunday 26 October 2008 will take place the traditional exhibition and festival of truffle and chestnut, an event the truffle lovers and those who want to know more about this product cannot miss. During the month of October the restaurants in Valdelsa - including those of Montaione – will prepare dishes with truffles and tasting menu with typical local products.
