Filed Under (Videos, Website) by Filippo on 23-11-2009
VisitMontaione.com is pleased to announce that in a few months will be on line the new website RideMontaione.com. A site dedicated to lovers of mountain bikes and racing bikes.
For years the territory of Montaione and its surroundings are considered a paradise of cycling we’ve decided to dedicate a website made by fans for fans. Due to the nature and the pleasant climate, Montaione offers ideal conditions for active holidays and sport. Leave behind the stress of everyday life with a beautiful bicycle ride filling the eyes with the charm of the Tuscan countryside. RideMontaione.com will be the reference site for people who want to ride on our roads or trails that wind in the Tuscan countryside, reaching old churches, medieval villages and admiring breathtaking landscapes of the Tuscan countryside. You will find detailed maps (with the possibility of unloading), routes are described in detail, tips and tricks, information on where to stay and eat and many photographs of landscapes and rider in action.
If you want a little taste do not miss the video on VisitMontaione.tv of RideMontaione.com
After the great success of last year, returns Alberto Montagnani, alias Mons, in concert in Montaione.
Mons, musician and singer of Montaione, thanks to his talent and his versatility has won many awards in Italy and has appeared in more than a TV show.
One of its most interesting features is the ability to play - well - more than one instrument simultaneously. That makes him a true “one man band” and can entertain, and amuse yourself with his personality and his music always sought and original.
If you would see Mons in concert can watch the video on VisitMontaione.tv held on the last year. However do not miss the live music concert of Mons next Wednesday 5 August in Piazza della Repubblica at 21.30pm, where Mons will enjoy you with hours of fun and good music.
For several years in Montaione usually take place the Live Crib, according to the description given by the evangelists Matthew and Luke.
The inhabitants of Montaione give life to this charming crib beginning to prepare for several months before achieving the scenery, music and clothes, by large capes of kings until the robe of Mary through the shepherds and farmers.
The Live Crib takes place in the streets of the historic centre of Montaione. In Piazza della Repubblica is set the hut that accepts Jesus with Mary and Joseph with the donkey and ox, while along Via Roma, Via Scipione Ammirato and side roads of the country, we can see the ancient crafts of carpenter, Woodmen, and the seller of spices, all treated with a lot of attention to details.
The visitors found themselves facing a real journey, gladdened by traditional Christmas music played by the Philharmonic Donizetti and some stands offering tastings of homemade cakes and local products.
The Live Crib of Montaione was a good opportunity to rediscover the true joy of Christmas, and spend an hour of serenity.
Along the streets, many angels were happy exalting human values of love and peace.
On VisitMontaione.Tv is already available the video of Live Crib of Montaione.
Montaione’s territory - as most of Tuscany - is characterized by a landscape where vineyards are alternated with olive groves.
By the way, Tuscany is famous all over the world, not only for the Chianti wine, but also for its Olive Oil and the bread without salt. In fact these are the most important typical gastronomic products of Tuscany. Extra Vergine Oil of Olive, famous for its unique taste and a deep green color, is one of the most important products of the territory of Montaione.
The unique taste of the Oil of Olive is enhanced by the tuscan bread that in many bakery of Montaione is still made following the traditional recipe and cooked in wood-burning ovens. Tuscan Bread, is without salt to better feel the taste of the traditional tuscan cuisine, and it is a typical products of Montaine that for this reason is member of the Association “Città del Pane”.
Montaione is also member of the Association “Città dell’Olio” that together with the Association “Città del Pane” is committed into promotion and improvement of the bread and oil made following the traditional tuscan recipe ensuring genuineness. The end of November is a very important period for the olive harvest, and Montaione celebrate this moment with the “Festa del Pane ed Olio”.
Sunday 24 november in the historical centre of Montaione (Repubblica Square), some local farms from Montaione, had equipped gastronomic stands to let visitors to taste their products.
On VisitMontaione.tv is available the Video of the event Pane e Olio in Montaione.
“Autunno nel Circondario” is a series of festivals, food markets and exhibitions that will atke place for the next two months in the territory of Empolese Valdelsa. Indeed, all weekend, starting from October 10 to November 23, the typical products of Tuscany, will be protagonists in the squares of the 11 municipalities in the territory of Empolese Valdelsa. The events of Autumn in the district are full of initiatives with festivals and food markets commited to enhancing and promoting the local products such as truffles, artichokes, onions, salami, cheese, chianti wine and oil that attract the attention of many gourmets. It starts Friday Oct. 10 with the “feast of steak and mushrooms” in Certaldo, during the main event Boccaccesca and will continue with the Mercatale of Empoli and the festival Autumn in Castelfiorentino. The following week, on October 19, will be the turn of Fucecchio that rediscovers “its old flavor”, as well as livestock fair on November 4. Montespertoli offers tastings of Vin Santo accompanied by Chestnut on 19 and Oct. 26, the festival of Vino Novello the 8 and 10 of November, and the festival of Vin Santo on Nov. 23rd. In Montaione, after the exhibition del Tartufo Bianco (watch the video), will presents the festival of “Pane e Olio” (see the video), an event which will be presented the new oil produced from local farms and the famous bread of Montaione.
