Three days guided by taste
In Search of the Flavour of Valdichiana is a two-night itinerary between Monte San Savino and Foiano della Chiana, designed for those who wish to get to know the territory through its gastronomy. Wineries, olive groves, markets and traditional kitchens become stops in a story that starts from the raw ingredients and arrives at the table. The stay in a selected accommodation offers a convenient base, with breakfast featuring local and artisanal products. The journey does not limit itself to tasting many things: it seeks to understand where they come from, how they are worked and why they are part of the identity of Valdichiana.
Tastings and cooking experience
Two guided tastings introduce the local DOC wines and extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by local specialties. The cooking experience with a chef allows you to prepare traditional recipes, from fresh pasta to typical desserts, and to learn techniques that remain useful even after the trip. Moving from tasting to preparation changes the relationship with food: ingredients become gestures, timing and concrete choices. The typical dinner at a selected restaurant or agriturismo concludes the journey with a menu based, as far as possible, on zero-kilometre products.
For curious and passionate travellers
The proposal is designed for couples, friends and small groups who see the table as a form of knowledge. The programme alternates guided activities and free time, allowing you to explore the workshops, markets or producers encountered along the way. Transport is not included, but it can be arranged on request. Two nights make it possible to spread out the experiences and avoid tastings and meals overlapping without the right break in between. In the end, you take home something concrete: recognised flavours, recipes learned and a deeper understanding of how the Valdichiana tells its own story through food.
What is included
- Two nights with breakfast in a selected accommodation in the heart of the Valdichiana.
- Two guided tastings of DOC wines and extra virgin olive oil, with local pairings.
- Cooking experience with a local chef.
- Typical dinner in a selected restaurant or farm stay (agriturismo).
What is not included
- Transport and travel, available on request.
- Meals, drinks and services not expressly indicated in the programme.