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Pane e Olio a Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:53:57 +0000

Yesterday we have visited the traditional feast of Pane e Olio (bread and oil), which like every year takes place in the centre of Montaione in Piazza della Repubblica.
The protagonists of this event were the Bread of Montaione, the extra virgin olive and the wine of Montaione presented at the stands from farms of Montaione.

Festival of Truffle and typical products in Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:23:26 +0000

We have just concluded 18th edition of the traditional festival of white truffle, chestnut and typical products in Montaione held last Sunday, October 25, 2009. Like every year this event, thanks to the beautiful sunny day, drew thousands of fans from all over the Tuscan region, and also many tourists that in this period are on holiday in Montaione.
Since the morning, the streets of the old town, Via Da Filicaja and the area of Villa Serena were full of people looking to taste the typical products like wine, extra virgin olive oil, vin santo, cheese, the famous bread of Montaione and of course the prized white truffle.
It has been the opportunity to learn something more about truffles and its uses: sauces, a delicate truffle butter for starters and dishes with meat. The day has been rich of events that have entertained the public until late evening. In the afternoon at Villa Serena there has been a demonstration of truffles hunting with dogs, later the parade of the band of Montaione, the Philharmonic G. Donizetti and finally the show on the streets of Montaione with the flag-wavers of the “Knights of Camporena”. The sun and mild temperatures have framed an event which every year is enriched to become more and more an appointment that you cannot miss.

Market of typical products and handicrafts in Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:45:22 +0000

As usual, every first Tuesday of the summer months, takes place in Montaione the market of local products and handicrafts. Here we propose the video of the marketplace that took place Tuesday August 4 that was attended by many people. Many tourists enjoying the holidays in Montaione have walked among the streets of historical centre looking for some good business among the antiques and crafts, tasting the typical and genuine products of our territory.

Ciccia e Vino in Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:50:23 +0000

As already announced few days ago, was held on Sunday July 26 starting at 19.00 in Piazza della Repubblica, in Montaione the event “Ciccia & Wine.”
This event, even if its only the second edition, has been a great success, thanks to the participation of many tourists who may have chosen to come to Montaione to spend their vacations just to attend this event which we had given notice of the date from the first days of the year, publishing it on the calendar events of estate Montaionese 2009 on the tourist portal VisitMontaione.com.
“Ciccia e Vino” has given the opportunity to all those present to taste the good meat from a butcher of Montaione and wine of some local farms, in an atmosphere of joy gladdened by a band that played live music.

Market of flavours and tastes of Tuscany

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:58:00 +0000

A right location and a festival can unify the past, present and future. The fair which was held yesterday in the centre of Montaione was dedicated to local products and crafts of Valdelsa.
The love for genuine products, made with passion and the force of human hands have been at the heart of the festival which was held in the historical centre of Montaione and that, like every year, has been and unforgettable experience for all those who has participated.
For those who were not present to this event, here is a video that will be willing to participate in other events that take in Valdelsa, especially in Empoli on 9 July, in Certaldo on 22 July and in Castelfiorentino on July 29.

Promotional Fair with handicrafts and antiques market

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:59:55 +0000

Few days ago, Tuesday, June 2, from 9am to 23pm was held in Montaione the Promotional Fair with handicrafts and antiques market and local products. This festival is part of the Montaione summer events calendar 2009, was largely successful thanks to the participation of many tourists who spend their holidays in Montaione and in the countries of the Valdelsa.
During the festival, which took place in the historical centre and in Piazza Gramsci in Montaione, were set up food stands offering tasting of typical products, while some stands showed the products of local handicrafts.
The Fair was an occasion not only for shopping, but even to know and enjoy the traditions of Tuscan culture.

Spring market in Montaione

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:01:47 +0000

Yesterday took place, in Piazza della Repubblica in Montaione, the spring market. This is one of the 9 meetings that bring together farmers and artisans in the squares of the village of Valdelsa in Tuscany.

Visitors who had the pleasure to participate in the Spring marketplace in Montaione – including many tourists who are already on holiday in Montaione – have been able to discover the authenticity and quality of wine, vin santo, grappa, the artichoke of Empoli produced by local farms. The afternoon was enhanced by live music on a stage set up in the central square of Montaione.

Pane e Olio (Bread and Oil) in Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:33:38 +0000

“Pane e Olio” Bread and oil is an event that is part of the events calendar “Autunno nel Circondario” a series of festivals to promote local products that represent and make Tuscany famous all over the world.
Sunday, November 23rd was the turn of Montaione, where, in the historical center, some local farmers was offering tasting of extra vergine oil of olive olives together with the tuscan bread and Chianti wine of Montaione. To get an idea of what happened, you only have to watch the following video of the festival “Pane e Olio” (bread and oil).

Festival and market of White Truffle and typical products in Tuscany in Montaione

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:35:49 +0000

Was held yesterday in Montaione, in Tuscany, 27th edition of the traditional market of White Truffle and typical products.
The beautiful sunny day was the setting for this important event which was attended by a large audience from throughout Tuscany and some tourists who are on holiday in Tuscany staying in one of the many farmhouses, holiday homes and hotels of the territory. The event began at 10:00 am with the opening of gastronomic stand in the historical centre and at Villa Serena with stand with the famous with truffle and local farmers. In addition to taste typical products of Montaione, like wine chianti, extra-virgin olive oil, cheese and various kinds of salami, it was possible to buy some local handicrafts. During the festival it has been interesting to watch the truffle hunting with dogs, and an exhibition of “I Cavalieri di Camporena” that with its flag-wavers at the rhythm of drums helped to create a suggestive and magic atmosphere.
As each event worthy of respect, could not miss the showing of the band of Montaione: the Philharmonic Donizetti who has played some songs of their repertoire attracting the attention of many visitors.
If you missed the Festival of white truffle of Montaione, you can now the watch the following video and participate in the next edition.

Ciccia e Vino in Montaione in Tuscany

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:56:34 +0000

If there are typical products that represent Tuscany, these are undoubtedly the Chianti wine, the bread without salt and the extravergine oil of olive. But Tuscany is well known worldwide for its famous Fiorentina steak cooked grilled. For that reason, Sunday, July 12 at 18.00 was held in the historic centre of Montaione in Piazza della Repubblica “Ciccia & Wine”. In a festive atmosphere has been possible to taste the cuisine of Montaione.
The many people who participated were able to spend some pleasant hours, accompanied by the music of a small band, tasting the typical tuscan cuisine, the extra virgin olive oil, all accompanied by a good Chianti wine. An excellent opportunity to stay with friends enjoying the good cooking.