Holidays for gourmet

If you are fascinated by the ancient culinary traditions of Tuscany an holiday in Montaione will surely satisfy your curiosity.
Did you know that Montaione is one of the most famous cities in Tuscany and Italy for the prized white truffle? Each year, in fact, the last weekend of October, is held in Montaione a famous Truffle Festival where you can buy the white truffle, while restaurants of Montaione and Valdelsa offer food and specialty-based with Truffle.

The Valdelsa, - the territory which is located Montaione - is an area whose agricultural and culinary traditions are lost in the mists of time and have been handed down for centuries.
Walking through the "Strade del Vino" is possible to rediscover the old farming stop briefly in one of several farms for a tasting of typical products.

You can discover the culinary traditions of Montaione tasting local salami and cheese, or with a good glass of Chianti wine, with the extra vergine oil of olive on a "bruschetta" made with the Bread of Montaione, or even participating to the events and gourmet festival for local products that take place throughout the year, or maybe visiting directly the farms of Montaione.

For gourmets, an holiday in Tuscany is undoubtedly a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the best cuisines in the world.

Just sit at the table to taste the dishes of a cuisine that makes its origins poor strength. Just think about the role that the famous Tuscan bread, the one without salt, and the extra vergine oil of olive play in Tuscan cuisine: protagonists in a variety of recipes still widespread, and that Montaione restaurants will be happy to make you taste along with specialties of Montaionese cuisine famous for their kindness and genuineness, all accompanied by a formidable selection of local and Tuscan wines.

If your vacation for you also means exploring new tastes of an ancient land, Montaione will certainly make you know all the flavours of Tuscany. You won't be disappointed!