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Visit Italy Sagl Registered Office: Via Luganetto, 4 / 6962 Viganello, Lugano, Switzerland Headquarters: Via Purasca, 28 / 6988 Ponte Tresa, Switzerland
phone +41 91 6118070 / fax +41 91 6118079 / www.visititaly.com / [email protected]
Travel Guide | 2013 edit ion
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Gourmet tourism is constantly increasing, with more and more travelers who appreciate
every year to taste the flavour of vacation, especially in a country so rich in high quality
wine&food proposal as Italy is.
Gourmet Choice is an elegant and refined publication, a comprehensive guide for all those
who wish to live a real taste experience during a holiday in Italy by plunging into the rich
and varied culinary tradition of this beautiful country.
A selection of the best hotels, farms, wineries and wine&food producers will let you
discover, dear reader, the unique and modern flavors of the “made in Italy”: Gourmet
Choice, designed and built as a simple and immediate reference tool, does not renounces
to the natural elegance and refinement featuring all Visit Italy’s publications.
And so, dear reader, from Tuscany to Campania, from Emilia Romagna to Lombardy,
Gourmet Choice is ready to lead you through the best wine & food production in Italy:
the rich flavors of the earth typical of the central Italy cuisine as well as the confectionery
production making famous in the world the south of the country, the best adresses where
to taste authentic specialties such as pizza or pasta and the territories where food and
wine production is of the highest quality.
And more: hotels, starred restaurants, wineries, wine bars.
Gourmet Choice will take you through the best wine & food traditions of the country
to make your experience in Italy unforgettable by satisfying your palate as you never
thought possible.
GOURMETCHOICE
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Visit Italy Sagl
Registered Office
Via Luganetto, 4
6962 Viganello
Lugano, Switzerland
Headquarters
Via Purasca, 28
6988 Ponte Tresa, Switzerland
phone +41 91 611 80 70
fax +41 91 611 80 79
www.visititaly.com
Marco Pion | Director
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4 ABRUZZO
8 EMILIA ROMAGNA
12 LOMBARDY
16 PIEDMONT
22 SICILY
26 TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
30 TUSCANY
38 VENETO
Table of Contents
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ABRUZZOABRUZZO
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From the traditional Medieval dishes up to the sea with the freshly caught fish, food and
wine in Abruzzo has a rich variety of dishes and especially of wines. The Region presents
a few succulent delicacies like the maccheroni alla chitarra, the Adriatic soups, the lamb,
but also pork, salami dell’Aquila, all accompanied by the unmistakable Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo and why not to try closing with the famous confetti of Sulmona. Another impor-
tant product of Abruzzo, which is considered as the red gold is the L’Aquila saffron DOP.
It is produced in the Plateau of Navelli, in the heart of Abruzzo in the fall when the little
purple flowers bloom. The Saffron crocuses grow between 350 and 1000 meters above
sea level and the spectacle of flowering fields around Navelli and other charming villages
is breathtakingly beautiful.
2 Loreto Aprutino
1 Pietracamela
4 Rivisondoli
5 Roccaraso
3 Sulmona
6 Villetta Barrea
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Castello Chiola Hotel H H H H
Via degli Aquino, 12 – 65014 Loreto Aprutino (PE) – ItalyPhone +39 0858290690 – Fax: +39 0858290677www.castellochiolahotel.com – [email protected]
Castello Chiola, a prestigious residence situated in one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Abruzzo, Loreto Aprutino The rooms are situated on three floors and they are extremely meticulous in detail and all different from each other. Restaurant offers Abruzzo traditional dishes reinterpreted in a modern cuisine concept.
Abruzzo
A generous land, Abruzzo: its conformation is
typical of its gentle valleys, the springs make
the land fertile and wherever they are bearing
the hallmarks of production typical of this Italian
region.
The quality and simplicity of recipes is ampli-
fied by the authenticity of local products, among
which one cannot cite legumes such as beans
and grain or fracture Montereale Sulina Maiella,
but the spices that make the really special dishes
as saffron eagle. Among the products of excellent
wine stands out among the red Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano among whites.
Abruzzo is a region of agro-pastoral vocation,
precisely for this reason among the products of
excellent typical local production appear various
types of cheeses from Abruzzo’s sheep cheese
with fresh pasta, ricotta and until scamorze. Typ-
ical is the Marcetto, flavoured cheese enriched
with mountain herbs.
In all the parks and protected areas of Abruzzo
there is an interesting honey production. Bee-
keeping is an ancient fact that even today, de-
spite the crisis that affects the industrious insects
in the world, continues to produce a delicious
honey. In addition to wildflowers, most types of
honey produced and appreciated are the thyme,
the sainfoin and chestnut.
If the recipes with meat and cheese are typi-
cal of the inner areas of the region, the Adriatic
coast of Abruzzo prepares tasty recipes based on
fish. Among these fish soup prepared with fresh
fish, especially Redfish, shrimp and octopus.
The smell of the sea that is released from these
dishes is spreading through The Streets of the
seaside restaurants dotting the area.GEN
ERO
US
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EMILIA ROMAGNAEMILIAROMAGNA
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PIACENZAPARMA
REGGIO EMILIA
MODENA
FERRARA
RAVENNA
BOLOGNA
CESENA
RIMINI
FORLÌ
Discovering Emilia Romagna may well be like discovering an entire kitchen full of unique
dishes both with bold and refined taste. This Italian city has tradition embedded in its cuisine
setting it apart from the other food havens in the world. Its dishes are simple in every way
but within its simplicity is the elegance of a cuisine that has created profound influence all
over the world.
Its simplest delicacy the Erbazzone, pisarei e faso, tortelloni and home-made pastas are all
enhanced by special fillings of herbs found and cultivated only in the area. It’s Parma Ham, a
festive combination of meat; goes perfectly with the Parmigiano cheese are simply legendary
that any tourist would want to have a bite of. Its cuisine would be nothing without the perfect
wine to with it – Gutturnio which is made in vineyards of Piacenza, Barbera, and Sangiovese.
Indeed, Emilia Romagna has everything that any tourist would crave for and more!
2 Castell’Arquato
1 Gragnano Trebbiense
4 Pianoro
3 Quattro Castella
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Emilia Romagna is one of the most productive and
fertile regions of Italy lying between the Apennine
mountains and the River Po.
The mountains and the sea In Emilia Romagna offer
its visitors breathtaking views for both the eye as well
as the spirit owing to a mixture of Emilia Romagna’s
earthly colors, fragrance and fresh sea air. In addition
to this is the cinema, music and art that’s appreci-
ated both nationally and internationally.
Emilia Romagna is among the famous tourist des-
tination with those loving a combination of sea,
sun and entertainment drawing their attention to
Romagna Riviera that possesses Europe’s longest
beach. Other towns such as Riccione, Rimini and
Cattolica are highly-outfitted for tourist reception
emphasizing fun and relaxation.
This region started with agriculture as the main
source of business, wealth and well being were
synonymous in the local speech and culture. The
fertility of the plains of Emilia Romagna generated
riches and strongly influenced the growth of tradi-
tions and popular festivals among the locals. Cur-
rently, Emilia Romagna is among the competing
cities in Italy as the wealthiest.
A visit to Emilia Romagna wouldn’t be complete
without taking a gastronomy tour tasting the de-
licious food and wine across the region. A walk
through the streets of Bologna you will see the pro-
duction of tortellini and fresh egg paste which forms
the major pride of the region. Taste the stuffed pasta
and the tagliatelle which differs in shapes. In this
region of Bologna, tortellini is in many cases stuffed
with ham, meat and mortadella which are served
in capon or chicken. In nearby towns, you will find
tortellini served with spinach and ricotta cheese,
seasoned with sage and butter. Mortadella is an-
other typical specialty that you should give a taste.
After taking Certosino Bolognese there are a variety
of both white and red wine such as pinot Bianco,
Bianco Pignoletto, Barbera and Merlot.
The province of Ferrara extending to the delta of
River Po offers beautiful sceneries of rare charm
with the valleys and lagoon settlements, pinewoods
along the coast. The cuisine in Ferrara is connected
to its history and thus a walk to taste what it has to
offer would be worth the while. Nearing the court of
the Estense where cooking was considered an art,
great dishes are prepared from the local produce.
To start off your first courses you should try the cap-
pellacci with pumpkin, maccheroni pie and risotto
with bald coot. Proceed to take stewed escargot
alla ferrarese, sauced eels raisedin the valleys of
comacchio for you second courses. Have a taste of
delicious salama da sugo which is particular kind
of salami made of pork, red wine among other con-
stituents. A commonly known dessert in Ferrara is
the panpepato and mandorlini del ponte cookies
that are made of almonds.
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D AN
D TR
ADITI
ON
Emilia Romagna
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Hotel Leon d’Oro e Ristorante Don Ferdinando
Piazza Europa 6 – 29014 Castell’Arquato (PC) – ItalyPhone +39 0523805319 – Fax +39 0523806690www.leondorocastellarquato.it – [email protected]
Leon D’Oro Hotel and Don Ferdinando Restaurant are in Castell’Arquato, one of the most well-preserved medieval village. The hotel welcomes the guests with its elegant atmosphere while the restaurant offers special dishes prepared with great care in the selection of raw materials. In kitchen we chose a return to the simple pleasures!
Emilia Romagna
Your next food tour stop should be in the province of
Modena, a region rich in traditions, motors and car
designs and the passion of good cooking. Modena
is characterized by plains extending the most beau-
tiful plains in Italy covered by fortresses, castle,
villages and towers. As pointed out earlier food is
a true passion of the local residents and thus a cui-
sine tour around Modena will certainly leave you
with a mouth watering experience.
Zampone which is stuffed pig trotter is a symbol
of local cookery cooked throughout the year in-
cluding the traditional Modena’s balsamic vinegar
that has received quality recognition. Other popu-
lar products include the typical Modena pears and
the Vignola cherries.
A visit to Parma will offer you an experience of highly
diverse foods which comprehending would be dif-
ficult. The herb quiches, the mushroom of Albereto
and Borgotaro and dishes that are based on berries
and chestnuts will give you a taste of the wide range
of products available in this province.
Make sure you taste the best products in the entire
country namely the Parma ham and salames, the
culatello of Zibello, the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
together with the well cooked shoulder of san sec-
ond. The first course that you ought to take while in
Parma include the cappelletti in beef broth, tortelli
di erbette while you let the second course be graced
by appetizing beef stew with polenta, stuffed breast
of veal, boiled meat with tasty sauces among oth-
ers. The desserts are numerous such as the almond
cake, pastries stuffed with honey, candy violets as
well as the wine meeting DOC standards such as
Malvasia, and Colli di Parma.
A further tour to the remaining provinces namely Ra-
venna, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia and Rimini you will
in no doubt get the best taste of the various delica-
cies and wines that will keep you wanting for more.
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LOMBARDYLOMBARDY
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Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy and considered to be the most populous and rich-
est region in the country due to its booming tourism and commercial industries. Even if it is
well known for some funky cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Taleggio and R obiola, Lombardy is
now advancing a reputation in the winery arena as one of Italy’s most dynamic wine zones.
As a geographically diverse region, a lot of growers, newcomers and established alike, are
virtually growing wines in almost every part. Here are two notable wine zones that you
should check out.
Oltrepò Pavese – noteworthy wines made there include Bonarda-based reds from produc-
ers such as Bruno Verdi and Vercesi del Castellazzo and the Giorgio Odero Pinot Noir from
Frecciarossa. Even if Oltrepò Pavese competes with Soave as Italy’s most productive wine
region, you will still get to taste wonderful wines when you go there.
Franciacorta – is Italy’s answer to champagne being the most serious sparkling-wine appella-
tion among the country. Bellavista and Ca’ del Bosco are well established wine estates which
are joined by new wineries. All of them make Franciacorta as the most important producer
of méthode champenoise wines in Italy.
VARESE COMO
LECCO
SONDRIO
BRESCIA
LODI
MILANO
BERGAMO
PAVIA
MANTOVACREMONA
MONZA
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2 Mantello
3 Scanzorosciate
1 Teglio
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La Fiorida Agriturismo is open all year round and is located in Lower Valtellina along the
banks of the Adda River, embraced between Orobiche Alps and the Rhaetian Alps, very
close to Lake Como. La Fiorida is unique of its kind: a place where elegance and tradition
coexist in a perfect union and harmony with the surrounding nature.
Founded as a small breeding, over the years, thanks to the hard work of its founder
Plinio Vanini and his collaborators, La Fiorida has grown and developed over an area of
10 hectares, our guests can enjoy the stable, the crops, the store sales, outdoor dining
“calech” and the central body of the farm with 29 rooms, the Four Seasons Restaurant,
La Présef Restaurant, the spa area over 400 square meters and the Educational Farm.
Our crops are treated with love and our animals (cattle, pigs, goats) are treated with care
and fed with healthy food in order to ensures their well-being and a high quality of our
products, that guests can find in the shop.
La Fiorida H H H H
Lombardy / Mantello
Services
Access for Disabled People
Airport Shuttle
Car Rental
Air Conditioning
Internet WiFi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Soundproof Rooms
Minibar
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
SPA
Panoramic View
Family Friendly
Pets Allowed
Typical Products
Wine & Food Tours
Teaching / Seminars
Agreements with Local Producers
Easy Access
Other: Producer of Cheese & Meat
Via Lungo Adda, 12 – 23016 Mantello (SO) – Italy
Phone: +39 0342680846 – Fax: +39 0342681310
www.lafiorida.com – [email protected]
Open all year round
Credit Cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Parking Areas Quantity Places
Parking 1 300
Garage - -
Restaurants Quantity Seats
Indoor 2 160
Terrace 1 40
Swimming Pool - -
Rooms Quantity Rates
Standard 3 € 165-168
Living 4 € 172-178
Junior Suite 11 € 199-205
Country Chalet 7 € 209-215
Family Suite 2 € 215-225
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PIEDMONTPIEDMONT
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There is one place in the world where all your gustatory cravings will be satisfied – it is in
Piedmont, Italy. This region in Italy boasts of the unique combination of an authentic Ital-
ian gourmet plus the right wine to go with it. Its patches of land is a home to thousands of
vineyards that produce the most fine tasting and expensive wines like Barolo, Barbaresco,
Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato D’Asti that has been fermented for many years. This tradition
of wine making dates back to the ancient times and has been perfected for many generations
now. To match the wines are Piedmont’s white truffles that are sure to tickle anyone’s taste
buds. These white truffles have been akin to gold because of its taste and its price.
The scenery of Piedmont is as breath taking as its cuisine. It is literally at the “foot of the
mountains” because it is surrounded by the massive mountains of Alps and Monte Rosa.
Satiate your thirst today and do it while having picturesque backdrops that are sure to satisfy
all of your senses. Make Piedmont, Italy your next destination to visit.
ASTI
VERBANIA
BIELLA
NOVARA
VERCELLI
TORINO
ALESSANDRIA
CUNEO
1 Aglié
2 Casale Monferrato
6 Castiglione Falletto
4 Dogliani
5 La Morra
3 Montemagno
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Hotel Villa Santa Teresa H H H H
Via Torino, 54 – Dogliani (CN) – Italy – Phone +39 0173743569 – Fax +39 0173720037www.hotelvillasantateresa.com – [email protected]
Situated in Dogliani, in the heart of the langa, between the Barolo’s and Dolcetto’s graperies, a polished modern 4 stars hotel of new building that offers to his clients a high level standard of services, with a very interesting high price/quality ratio. The hotel has Air Conditioning in all of his rooms and areas, outdoor pool, big parking and private garage. The thirteen rooms, all with wood parquet, has Cable tv, internet wifi, frigo bar and lots of other services. Come to find us!”
Cascina Ballarin
Frazione Annunziata, 115 – 12064 La Morra (CN) – ItalyPhone +39 017350365 – Fax +39 017350365 – www.cascinaballarin.it – [email protected]
Cascina Ballarin is a family-run farm. The old barn was refurbished to create 4 guest rooms furnished in typical Piedmontese style, with en-suite bathrooms and independent heating. The Cascina produces high quality wines like three main red wines: Barolo, Dolcetto d’Alba and Barbera d’Alba, as well as several crus. For small groups are organized tastings of wines served with cold cuts, cheeses and local desserts.
Piedmont
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Tenuta Montemagno
Via Cascina Valfossato, 9 – 14030 Montemagno, Asti – Italy Phone +39 014163624 – Fax +39 0141653800 – www.tenutamontemagno.it – [email protected]
Their ancient walls tell of the history and traditions of the true Monferrato. The first documents that give testimony to its existence go back to the Napoleonic period. Then, as now, it was a place dedicated to the cultivation of the most prised vineyards of the area. And like a good wine preserves its secrets in time, to then donate it to us, the farmhouse does the same and presents us it ancient splendours, also thanks to a consistent restoration work executed with the passion a craftsman.
Le Torri Hotel H H H
Via Roma 29 – 12060 Castiglione Falletto (CN) – ItalyPhone +39 017362961 – Fax +39 017362961 www.letorri-hotel.com – [email protected]
Le Torri Hotel stands in Castiglione Falletto, quiet village among the Langa’s hills near Alba. Propose 8 rooms and 8 apartments furnished with all conforts. Breakfast is prepared with local and organic products. The staff will help you for reservation in the best restaurants and winery of the area.
Piedmont
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Piedmont is one of the regions that have amused
people in their tours to Italy. It is located on the
North-western part of Italy near the border of Italy
and France. Piedmont is known for the wine and
activities relating to the vine plant. One of the
most interesting places in this region that visitors
and locals can visit are the Langhe lands.
This territory is cool and awesome due to its
strategic location; it is on top of a hilly terrain
stretching on the south and east of a river. River
Tanaro engulfs and mingles the past province of
Cuneo. The river serves as water catchment’s
area and source of water for vine plants. In fact,
the area is well known for wines, cheeses and
white truffles.
Italians have several names that conjure well the
conditions. The core traditional grape for central
Piedmont is referred to Nebbiolo. This type is
rare in the world. It makes people travel from
all sorts of countries to visit Langhe and get the
right grape.
For the case of this place, the region lies facing
the Alps from the west and on the south side
feels the sea. It has all that are essential for
growth of Nebbiolo.
For instance, Nebbia (fog and smog) is essen-
tial in the development of the plant. Mist cov-
ers the hill tops of Langhe. Therefore, mist is
a key element of attraction for Langhe. First, it
blends well for those who would like to plant
the Nebbiolo. Many claim that it is interesting
for one to spend in a misty place of a local
hilly place eating nodules or serving each oth-
er with snacks. Fog also adds aesthetic value
to the cities of Langhe which are Alba, Asti,
Barbaresco, Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and La
Morra.
Besides Nebbiolo, there are other types of grapes
grown in the region: Barbera and Dolcetto. They
survive due to ample rainfall and the type of soil
which is mainly clay and limestone.
After discover and taste the fantastic wine during
the tour in the wineries, it is possible for visitors
explore the cities and do several activities in this
special region.
Langhe has several cities that form the total com-
mercial sector of the region. There is much to
talk about the cities. They range from the first
capital city of the current Italy, Turin, all the way
to Verbania. Just to highlight a few and their cor-
LANG
HE:
LAND
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Piedmont
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responding unique features, we may look at Alba
after the two above.
Alba is the entrance city to the region under study.
It was founded by Romans depicting much in
terms of the Roman wall. Before they left, they
shade behind architectural designs all over the
city. People visit this city in order to have a look
at the evidence of Roman traces.
Another town one may visit is Bra. It is situat-
ed in between Turin and Cuneo on the edge of
Langhe. It has numerous churches and ancient
palaces build back in the 17th and mid-18th
centuries. It is the backbone of Langhe in food
production. It feed the other cities. It hosts one
the most serious institutions in Langhe region;
the university of gastronomic science. This im-
plies that Bra is an educational center. Therefore
students may form part of their core visitors this
city expect. Learners from other universities visit
this city for exchange program within the two
days of the tour.
Cuneo city is another one. It is the headquar-
ters of the biggest province of Piedmont. It is
known due to the historical feature in which
it was used as the center of Italian resistance
forces during the Second World War. It was a
military base for Italy. Other cities that one may
visit while in Langhe include: Barolo (majorly
for issues concerning wines), Biella, Asti, and
Alessandria. Stresa is another town that tourists
finish with while at Langhe. Stresa city is part
of the sophisticated small towns on the shore of
Lake Maggiore. It has health and visitors resorts
with conducive climatic conditions and measur-
able sceneries. Besides, it has close proximity to
Verbania, which is the chief town on the west
shores of the lake. The two need visitors who
enjoy marine services.
In langhe, people are able to get awards in
form of wines. In the recent days, the forefront
experts, Gambero Rosso and Duemilavini have
offered their leading wines from farms in Pie-
monte and Tuscany to the society as one of the
social mutual responsibility. Visitors join the
game and carry some wine back home. This is
a motive behind the rise of visitors to the two
provinces.
Piedmont
PIEDMONT’S TERRITORY IS COOL AND AWESOME DUE TO ITS STRATEGIC LOCATION; IT IS ON TOP OF A H ILLY TERRAIN STRETCHING ON THE SOUTH AND EAST OF A R IVER.
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SICILYSICILY
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TRAPANI
PALERMO
ISOLE EOLIE
ENNA
MESSINA
SIRACUSA
CALTANISSETTA
AGRIGENTO
CATANIA
RAGUSA
Sicily is not just the cultural and scientific center of Italy but the city also takes pride in being
a food and gourmet capital of the country. The island’s popularity as a tourist destination
stems from its variety of offerings to tourists – its beaches, volcanoes, cultural and historical
landmarks, and people who happen to be excellent chefs. In addition to that, the locals are
friendly and always helpful to tourists.
Carefully prepared handmade pastries, Easter and Christmas desserts are common in Sicily
and are served to every tourist in the island. Cannoli, pignoli, biscotti ennesi, ciarduna, and
cuccia are among the most mouth watering sweets that Sicily has to offer. Aside from that,
there is also excellent wine to cap any heavy meal.
With its wide array of raw materials for cooking world class dishes like fresh produce and
seafood, Sicily tops the list of destinations around the world where the word “diet” is a forbid-
den word. No wonder the island is dubbed as “god’s kitchen” and to forego such a taste bud
haven would be akin to losing half of your life. Go on, make Sicily the next place to cross on
your bucket list by experiencing it.
1 Favignana
2 Marsala
3 Modica
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B&B Atenea 191 H H
Via Atenea, 191 – 92100 Agrigento – Italy Phone +39 0922595594 – Fax +39 0922660122 www.atenea191.com – [email protected]
The B&B is placed in the heart of the city, where all the restaurants and typical shops specialized in local wine and food are. We will drive you through these different smells and we would be glad to offer you some tasty snacks as welcome. There is also the possibility to arrange a “gourmet itinerary” for our guests.
Sicily
The intriguing island of Sicily is Mediterranean’s
largest island as well as the southern part of Italy.
This island is best known for Mount Etna which
is the largest active volcano in the entire region
of Europe.
Sicily being one of the pearls of southern Italy
and can well be discovered, experienced and un-
derstood through a series of tours to not only to
areas of nature but also to those of history and
the island’s immense traditions and scrumptious
delicacies.
A visit to the Sicily you will not fail to notice the
captivating nature’s endowment in the island
ranging from hills, mountains and the sea with
incredible colors and crystal clear waters. The
great volcanoes and the other Mediterranean
islands offer unique intense scenarios engulfing
the vicinity with flavors and scents of uncontami-
nated nature.
Sicily is home to a vivacious culinary tradition
that mixes its local delicious produce with the
cooking styles drawn from many foreign rulers
ranging from Arabs to Byzantines, from Spanish
to Normans who have ruled Sicily earlier. The
delicious products come from the fertile plains
and rolling hills of Sicily which seem to produce
unlimited quantities of nut, vegetables, fresh
fruits with the livestock in the region producing
sweet cheeses and meat. The surrounding fish-
ing grounds add to this wealth by providing a
variety or marine delicacies which in no doubt
can make just anyone to salivate.
To round this up, Sicily is credited with producing
some of the highly regarded new wines across
Europe supplementing it long-renowned fruit
drinks, ices and other digestives.
If you intend to give Sicily’s great delicacies a
taste, your tour should start from Palermo which
is surrounded by oranges of lemon groves of the
Conca D’Oro. This city is a site by itself owing to
its polychromatic marble of its buildings. Other
attractions include the richly decorated churches
and archeological sites but while on this don’t fail
to visit the vibrant and colorful Vucciria which is
one of the famous markets in Palermo.
Food is in plenty here ranging from fried fish
everywhere with amazing ricotta -filled pastries
among other delicacies which you wouldn’t pos-
sibly exhaust in a day’s visit. Starting with the
setteveli, a seven layer cake that will leave you
yearning for more are other foods such as the
ricotta-filled cornetti, frittola, a sandwich made
with meat bits and mostly covered in baskets
and sold at the street corners. Have a taste of
stigghiola which are calf or lamb intestines char-
coal grilled at night on Palermo streets starting
from 5 pm. Pane con Panelle, Pane ca’ Meusa,
street fish which can be prepared as you watch
and whole lot of other delicacies is what Palermo
has to offer.
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TRENTINO ALTO ADIGETRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
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Trentino Alto Adige located in the north of Italy is famous for the gorgeousness of its peaks
as well as the foods and wines found there. The region has splendid mountaintops, wide
valleys, streams, lakes, woods, and among other startling features. Grapes which are the
main ingredient of manufacturing wines are composed of three types; red Teroldego Roto-
liano, white Nasiola and Marzemino which are commonly native ones. International grapes
varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot,Moscato, Pinot Nero, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are
also important composition for wine ingredients as they are grown in the region. The farmers
in this region have joined cooperatives to be able to market their products more effectively.
Most of the foods sold in this region are made up of butter, cheeses and cream due to their
plentiful milk production. Speck, which is Tyrol smoked ham, is the most famous dish in the
region and served as an appetizer. Sausages are also a common food available here. Among
the other types of foods in the region are; apple desserts, olive oils, Canederli, filling soups,
cheeses such as. Food and wine is one of the famed tourist attractions in the region.
BOLZANO
TRENTO
2 Brunico
6 Faver
3 Ortisei
4 Selva di Val Gardena
1 Tirolo
5 Vigo di Fassa
TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
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Even if you expected a cozy little home in the hills of Italy, what you got wa unimaginable.
This little home in Faver is a joy to stay at. Restaurants here are dressed of that elegance,
delicate and refind typical of the Trentine attracting noble Houses. This elegance is to
let guests feel at home, and to serve foods transmitting messages of knowledge and
flavours of Emilia Romagna, with a clear and strong mark of Trentine culture. Dishes
from Trentine traditions reinvented with fantasy, worked out with genuine skill and love.
Experience perfect and fabulous by the familiar welcome and the never ending flow of
natural beauties Val di Cembra offers with splendid generosity.
La Locanda del Passatore
Trentino Alto Adige / Faver
Services
Access for Disabled People
Airport Shuttle
Car Rental
Air Conditioning
Internet WiFi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Soundproof Rooms
Minibar
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
SPA
Panoramic View
Family Friendly
Pets Allowed
Typical Products
Wine & Food Tours
Teaching / Seminars
Agreements with Local Producers
Easy Access
Other
Via Campagna, 16 – 38030 Faver (TN) – Italy
Phone: +39 3286766881
www.locandadelpassatore.com – [email protected]
Open all year round
Credit Cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Parking Areas Quantity Places
Parking 1 16
Garage - -
Restaurants Quantity Seats
Indoor 1 30
Terrace 1 15
Swimming Pool - -
Rooms Quantity Rates
Matrimoniale 2 € 70-90
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TUSCANYTUSCANY
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Most people picture Tuscany as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The region is lit-
tered with museums and places attached with cultural and artistic stories. More than its
being an epicenter of high art that influenced the world, the people of Tuscany also makes
Italy’s finest wines.
Some of the most well known brands are Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano grown
in Tuscany’s acres of vineyards. Tuscany’s tradition of wine-making dates back to the 8th
century BC and by that time the Tuscan region was already exporting wines to other places
in Europe. The process of wine making has been perfected by the people of Tuscany from the
harvesting of the Sangiovese grapes to its fermentation - each step by step process is done
to produce the best quality wines.
Tuscan wines often command higher prices than the rest of the wines in Europe because it
is widely regarded as the best there is in the region so when you visit the place, never miss
on tasting several of its excellent wines.
CARRARA
LUCCA
PISTOIAPRATO
FIRENZE
PISA
LIVORNO
SIENA
GROSSETO
ISOLA D’ELBA
AREZZO
2 Gaiole in Chianti
4 Massa Marittima
3 Montepulciano
5 Scansano
1 Serravalle Pistoiese
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Beautiful Estate, embedded in the region of Tuscan Maremma, the Tenuta Il Cicalino & Parco
dei Lecci, in the wonderful country of Massa Marittima (Tuscany, Italy), offers hospitality in
carefully restored apartments and bedrooms with private bathrooms; the Tenuta is the ideal
place for anyone wishing to have an holiday in the nature, which is both relaxing and sporting
(the estate offers its guests 5 swimming pools, one of them indoors, gym centre, saunas,
whirlpools, MTB-rent and MTB-tour, trekking Trails, massage service), but also for the family
with children and for those seeking the quiet of an unspoilt landscape, where to complete this
splendid frame there is an excellent range of facilities and activities. A very good restaurant
where the guest can enjoy the best local dishes. The estate produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
For mountain bike fans there is the MTB-rent and repairing, guided tours and hundreds of
courses, offering to visitors the possibility to discover the beauty of this territory with its wild
appearance and unique landscapes.
Tenuta il Cicalino e Parco dei Lecci
Tuscany / Massa Marittima
Services
Access for Disabled People
Airport Shuttle
Car Rental
Air Conditioning (just in room type 1)
Internet WiFi (free by the reception)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Soundproof Rooms
Minibar
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
SPA
Panoramic View
Family Friendly
Pets Allowed
Typical Products
Wine & Food Tours
Teaching / Seminars
Agreements with Local Producers
Easy Access
Other: Cooking and Language Classes
Località Cicalino, 3 – 58024 Massa Marittima (GR) – Italy
Phone: +39 0566902031 – Fax: +39 0566904896
www.ilcicalino.it – [email protected]
Open from February to November
Credit Cards: Mastercard, Visa
Parking Areas Quantity Places
Parking 6 180
Garage - -
Restaurants Quantity Seats
Indoor 1 100
Terrace 1 70
Swimming Pool - -
Rooms Quantity Rates
Double Room 7 € 77-116
Apartment for 2/3 persons 13 € 80-156
Apartment for 4 persons 8 € 148-208
Apartment for 5/6 persons 2 € 175-312
Apartment for 8 persons 1 € 296-416
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The Hotel Resort Antico Casale di Scansano is the result of the accurate renovation of an
old farm built in 1800. It offers 30 rooms, some with balcony and some with suites with
fireplace and Jacuzzi; all the rooms are finely furnished in the typical Tuscan style. For
those who prefer a more independent holiday, with all the Hotel facilities on request, we
offer a Residence solution in apartments at 300 m from the main buildings of the Hotel,
surrounded by the countryside of Maremma. Our restaurant “La Castagneta” is open every
day both for lunch and for dinner and offers typical local food. At the Spa you can enjoy
the indoor pool, Calidarium, Laconicum, the outdoor Jacuzzis and Solarium, as well as the
new Salt Grotto. Several kinds of messages and treatments are also available. In Summer,
you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool facilities and a 7-seat Jacuzzi with warm water.
We also offer horseback and lessons for beginners in the riding school.
Antico Casale di Scansano H H H H
Tuscany / Scansano
Loc. Castagneta – 58054 Scansano (GR) – Italy
Phone: +39 0564507219 – Fax: +39 0564507805
www.anticocasalediscansano.it – [email protected]
Open from 21/03 to 8/01; closed in the month of November
Credit Cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Parking Areas Quantity Places
Parking 1 -
Garage - -
Restaurants Quantity Seats
Indoor 1 -
Terrace - -
Swimming Pool - -
Rooms Quantity Rates
Classic 10 € 138-168
Deluxe with Veranda 8 € 158-188
Superior with Balcony 4 € 168-198
Suite 4 € 218-258
Single 4 € 89-109
Services
Access for Disabled People (1 room)
Airport Shuttle (on request)
Car Rental
Air Conditioning (just in room type 1)
Internet WiFi (free by the reception)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Soundproof Rooms
Minibar
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
SPA
Panoramic View
Family Friendly
Pets Allowed
Typical Products
Wine & Food Tours
Teaching / Seminars
Agreements with Local Producers
Easy Access
Other: Horse riding centre
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Castello di Meleto
Loc. Meleto – 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI) – ItalyPhone / Fax +39 0577749129 – www.castellomeleto.it – [email protected]
The Castello di Meleto in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, is surrounded by six beautiful houses. Each house has a private garden or terrace that overlooks the countryside surrounded by green vineyards and olive groves. It gots also six rooms with canopy bed in the first floor of the castle. At the castle is possible to join guided tours of the frescoed halls, theatre and original cellar, taste the wines in the wine shop and have dinner at the restaurant at the bottom of the hill.
Tuscany
The Chianti Hills, also known by the name of the
Chianti Mountains, are a ridge of mountains that
extends for about 20 km between the provinces
of Florence, Siena and Arezzo. The highest peak
is Mount St. Michael, about 893 meters in the
municipality of Greve in Chianti. The boundaries
of this area are very controversial because they
have been extended in the time by incorporating
other municipalities.
The main municipalities included in the Chianti
Classico sub-area are: Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole
in Chianti, Radda in Chianti.
Other locations that are part of this subzone are:
Barberino Val d’Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga,
Greve in Chianti, Poggibonsi, San Casciano in Val
di Pesa, Tavernelle in Val di Pesa. Hills and vine-
yards alternate in this breath-taking landscape
between Florence and Siena. British people were
immediately attracted by the mild climate, the
beauty of the landscapes and especially the food
and the famous Chianti wines. Over the last twen-
ty years they have bought and renovated many
stone houses and moved to this area permanently
or have elected it as their favourite destination for
their holidays. Hence the term “Chiantishire”.
Radda in Chianti, was the capital of the League of
Chianti, including Radda, Gaiole and Castellina.
The Walls, Palace of the Podesta, The Grand
Duke’s Ice house in addition of chapels and
churches, make this locality very suggestive and
popular in chianti.
One of the more distinctive town in the Chianti area
is Castellina in Chianti, near Siena, characterised
by the presence of Etruscan communities. But also
there are a large testimonies of the Medieval period
with monuments, walls and castles in a very pre-
cious rural landscape.
Gaiole is a city in the province of Siena. Centre
of trade during its history was the centre for ex-
changing goods. There are a rich concentration
of castels and churches. Nowadays it is famous
for the food and wine tourism.
CHIAN
TIW
INE
REG
ION
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Between sea, lagoons, plains, lakes, hills and snowy peaks, Veneto is the Italian region with
the most radical territorial and environmental differences. This wealth is reflected in a com-
plex geomorphology culinary tradition that offers a rich catalog of typical products.
Among the cheeses such as Asiago and Montasio, the typical pasta bigoli, risotto etc, this
region has a multitude of dishes. Among the soups are very particular the manai, with flour,
lard, beans and raisins. Polenta is the hallmark of Venetian cuisine with Osei (birds) and the
codfish or meat, mushrooms and red sauces. The white polenta is served with fish, yellow
polenta with meat. In Veneto were born two famous internationally sweet: the Tiramisu and
the Pandoro. The Veneto is a region of prestige from its wine: Amarone is recognized as one
of the great Italian red wines in the international arena, Bardolino and Valpolicella Superiore
DOCG. The white Soave Superiore and the Bianco di Custoza are among the most impor-
tant at the national level. Exquisite dessert wines are the Recioto di Soave and Torcoloate
Breganze. Talking about Spumante DOC is very popular the Prosecco di Conegliano - Valdo-
biaddene. The Venetian grappa are among the most appreciated.
TREVISO
VICENZA
VERONA
VENEZIA
PADOVA
ROVIGO
BELLUNO
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1 Asolo
4 Bardolino
2 Bassano del Grappa
5 Caorle
6 Malcesine
3 Murano
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A creative hotel, where design, colours and unique details are harmoniously combined. The
rooms, suites and interiors have been renovated according to cromotherapy, transforming
this hotel into the only design hotel on Lake Garda.
The hotel offers 6000 square-metres of lush gardens, with palm trees, olive trees, and
oleanders, waterfalls and fountains, 4 swimming pools Lagoon, Color, for a swim in spring
and autumn the Sun Bay 600sqm heated at 25°C until May and from September and
whirpool Samsara with 30°C warm salt water.
Make sure not to miss out on our dine & unwind in the Gourmet restaurant “La Veranda”,
rated 3 red Michelin fork; our chef prepares the most sumptuous Italian dishes, which
spoil not only the most delicate palate, but also the eyes and “La Cantina” our wine cellar
with fantastic wine tasting. Free wifi e free Bike rental.
Color Hotel Style & Design H H H H
Veneto / Bardolino
Services
Access for Disabled People
Airport Shuttle
Car Rental
Air Conditioning
Internet WiFi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Soundproof Rooms
Minibar
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
SPA
Panoramic View
Family Friendly
Pets Allowed
Typical Products
Wine & Food Tours
Teaching / Seminars
Agreements with Local Producers
Easy Access
Other: free bike rental
Via S. Cristina, 5 – 37011 Bardolino (VR) – Italy
Phone: +39 0456210857 – Fax: +39 0456212697
www.colorhotel.it – [email protected]
Open from the end of March to the end of October
Credit Cards: Mastercard, Visa
Parking Areas Quantity Places
Parking 1 100
Garage - -
Restaurants Quantity Seats
Indoor 1 40
Terrace 1 30
Swimming Pool 1 40
Rooms Quantity Rates
Standard 20 € 109-246
Deluxe 10 € 196-276
Junior Suite 40 € 218-298
Suite 14 € 250-338
Premium Suite 6 € 326-410
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