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Saffron

zafferano_fioreThe plant of Saffron has been imported in Italy in XIV Century from the Middle East. Arabian name "za' faran"mean the sun shine. In the past, Tuscany has been one of the most important grower of Italy, above all in the region of Siena. In the Middle Ages people belief that who was sleeping on a Saffron lump get energy and vitality.

Still today Saffron is rare and precious, and the picking is handmade. The flower of Saffron is made by three-ply stigma and a shorter two-ply called "femminelle".

zafferanoStigmas have to be separated from the "femminelle" and desiccated. To get one kilo of Saffron we need 150.000 stigmas and one hectar of land.

The picking end at November. We are proud that in Montaione is still produced the Saffron and used in some local recipes, thanks to the passion and culture for our land.
 

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ENJOY

Whatever your needs or your style of holiday, in Montaione you will certainly the opportunity to enjoy.

LIVE

Living Montaione means staying in contact with the local people, know the customs and learn their history and traditions.

EXPLORE

Discover a territory whose origins are lost in the mists of time. In Tuscany, particularly in Valdelsa - the territory that lies Montaione - there are places full of history and charm as ancient monasteries and churches, castles and medieval villages that are just waiting to be discovered by you.

TASTE

An area to live, to be discovered, but especially to be tasted. In Montaione you will find a wide range of local products to taste during the food markets in the historical centre or in the many restaurants of the territory. In Montaione, the holiday is served!

RELAX

Vacation also means relax away from work and everyday stress. In Montaione, in fact, you can relax at the poolside listening to the music of nature, like the chirping of birds or cicadas, perhaps tasting a glass of good wine. This is the true relaxation!