Sensory experiences by ‘La Penisola dei Sensi’ (Peninsula of Senses), between nature, taste and memory.
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The Municipality of Torrita di Siena, which is one of the founding members of the Valdichiana Food Community, has been committing itself for years with actions aimed at safeguarding the environment, recovering the memory of its rural origins and the activities and tools related to it and, last but not least, the adoption of administrative measures that guarantee the use of local raw materials in the canteens of its territory
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Entering the Enoteca Meucci you cannot help but feel all this and you will certainly be enchanted.
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Today we have the pleasure of delving into the history, philosophy and evolution of this restaurant with Andrea Fontana.
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Passion, family history and an eye always turned to the future.
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Examples of dishes that fully express Gallo Nero’s philosophy and the complexity of its recipes include ribollita-filled ravioli with cannellini bean cream, tomato coulis, and crispy black cabbage; pappa al pomodoro-filled ravioli with Parmesan cream and basil powder; and green ravioli filled with rosticciana, served with potato cream and aromatic bread crumble.
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Giacomo decided to plant eight of these minor varieties in eight small pigole—the Tuscan term for small, irregular plots of land. These ancient, lesser-known grape varieties, each with its own history and personality, included Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Pugnitello, Mammolo, Ciliegiolo, Foglia Tonda, and Abrusco. These grapes tell the story of a land that continues to evolve while proudly preserving its heritage.
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CM Vini e Liquori Outlet was founded with the goal of becoming a reference point for wine and liquor enthusiasts. It is not a generic store but rather a specialized boutique offering a carefully curated selection of high-quality Italian and international wines.
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The 500 years of Villa Calcinaia are not only a tribute to the past, but a declaration of intent for the future. The Capponi family continues to work to keep Chianti Classico among the world’s excellences, combining the rediscovery of ancient vine varieties with innovative techniques to address modern challenges, such as climate change.
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The initiative is an invitation to discover the beauty of Chianti through a new lens, where art is not only seen, but lived, and where wine and painting merge in a sensorial and intellectual experience.
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The farm is renowned for producing single-variety oils from Tuscan native varieties, studying as many as 16 different types. The commitment to quality and the search for new varieties continues today, with an approach that blends tradition with experimentation.
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If you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious to discover new flavors, I invite you to visit CM Vini e Liquori Outlet. Just as I did, you can have a fascinating conversation about the world of wine and perhaps find your new favorite bottle in their exclusive array of options.
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A story of pride and belonging, which has its roots in San Giovanni delle Contee. A border village of about 150 inhabitants, 150 brothers, acquaintances, friends. United, with the aim of resisting the times and not making the life of the village disappear, in a project that involves almost all the inhabitants; some engaged in the production of excellent wines, others in the processing of legumes, potatoes and oils. Products that can be purchased – or, rather, tasted – at Osteria Macallè. We talk about it with Tiziana Peruzzi who has been managing a place for true connoisseurs since 2019.
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In fact, history and tradition have been intertwined since the times of the ancient fair promoted by the meritorious Lega del Chianti …
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We meet the Milanese chef – but Tuscan by adoption – Alessandro Chiesa, while he’s baking strictly homemade bread in a wood oven: he has been at the reins of the brigade for a year now… – being in a castle let’s say “at the reins of his kitchen garrison!”
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Here we can taste traditional Tuscan and Chianti dishes and wines, punctually served à la carte; or sit in the back garden for a bucolic, ‘boxed’ picnic, recalling our childhood.
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