In our adventure you can literally taste the Orcia Valley, recognized in 2004 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orcia valley is the area that produces Orcia and Brunello wine, EVO (extra virgin olive oil) and moreover the Chianina cow is bred here. You will also learn about Dante's gentleman thief speaks and about historical routes such as Via Francigena and long forgotten myths.
An easy & nice stroll through the Orcia Valley. The best way to enjoy this small jewel in the Tuscan countryside. During our walk you will taste the local produce of this region: the best extra virgin olive oil, Orcia wine and Chianina meat (T-bone steak).
The first part of our walk will lead us to San Quirico d’Orcia where we will visit an olive oil mill and learn about the work “behind the scenes”. Next, we taste the resutl of high craftsmanship with the local wine of this region: Orcia wine. These will be matched by tasty extra virgin olive oil bruschetta and pecorino cheese. The drool adventure goes on with a lunch in which the main course will be Chianina T-bone steak. A small stroll in the village to admire the breath taking views and the last part of our walk will be to return to our starting point.
Chianti wine: birth of a myth. From History to Story.
On the ancient pilgrimage route with a 'pouch' of wine
