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June 2 - 5
Streetfood from all over Italy paired with the Chianti Classico from Barberino Val d'Elsa, Tavarnelle and San Casciano Val di Pesa, plus DOP olive oil workshops and concerts in S. Casciano's big piazza.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Piazza della Repubblica Gardens - June 2 and 4, 11 a.m. to 12 midnight - June 3, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - June 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
June 2 - 5
Valle di Lamole vintners meet the public in four days of open-air tastings.
Lamole (Greve in Chianti) - Piazza di Lamole - June 2, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 3, 4 and 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Info: Greve tourist office: 055-8545271.
June 4
The Whole Steer Dinner
Dario Cecchini and Gioacchino Bonsignore invite the public to a gastronomic tour of the various
parts of the steer. Chianti Classico wines from Panzano vintners. Reservations required: 055 852727. "Solo Ciccia" restaurant Panzano in Chianti (Florence) - 8 p.m.
30€ per person
4 giugno
San Casciano in Val di Pesa - 8.30 p.m. - restaurant La Tenda Rossa.
Three stellar chefs, Natascia Santandrea, Agata Parisella and Claudio Sadler revive italian 70s cuisine. Menu
Reservations: restaurant La Tenda Rossa - 055 826132
June 4
The "Radda in the Glass" seminars for Chianti Classico is
- 10:00 a.m.
Sangiovese and Aglianico: heroes of two worlds compared
A meeting between Tuscan and Campania vintners. On the one hand the Sangiovese of Chianti Classico, on the other Aglianico and especially that of Taurasi. An encounter/clash with only one winner: the wine. With Carlo Macchi – Winesurf.
- 3 p.m.
Highland Black Rooster
Journalist Gioacchino Bonsignore together with the Enoclub of Siena will guide a theme tasting comparing wines from the highest Chianti Classico zones, the reds from Radda in Chianti and those from Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti and Lamole. Radda food specialities will accompany the tasting.
Max 40 persons. Admission15 €. Info and reservations: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.raddanelbicchiere.com
June 4 - 5
Radda in the Glass
Tastings of Radda in Chianti wines through the streets of town.
Radda in Chianti- 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday - 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Sunday.
Luiano - San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Red, Gray and Rock & Roll – samplings of wines, artisanal cold cuts made from gray-variety pig and live music Saturday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.
Le Fonti Panzano - Greve in Chianti
Tastings of old vintages.
June 1 to 11 (excluding Sunday the 5), 10 a.m. to 12 noon; 2 to 6 p.m.
Torre Alberghieri - Greve in Chianti
Bottles and frescoed wood. The frescoes from the I guarnieri workshop created for Chianti Classico is, and on glass, wood and masonry.
June 1 to 12, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Casa Sola - Barberino Val d'Elsa
How to cook a ribollita: a DOC Tuscan farmwoman will explain how to make this famous Tuscan dish. Reservations required at least 3 days in advance. Interpreters provided.
June 4, 3 to 6 p.m.; June 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cecchi - Castellina in Chianti
Tour of the plant-purification installations and art show created in collaboration with the Galleria Continua in San Gimignano. Reservations required.
Fattoria Nittardi - Castellina in Chianti
Guided tour of the Art Garden containing many works by internationally famous artists, some of whom have worked with the Fattoria on "Casanuova di Nittardi" Chianti Classico labels, including Miguel Beroccal, Paul Wunderlich, Klaus Zylla and Guenter Grass.
June 1 to 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Castello di Ama - Gaiole in Chianti
Tour of the contemporary art collection and wine tasting. Discovering the installations by Chen Zhen, Bourgeois, Buren, Kabakov, Kapoor, Paolini, Pistoletto and other great contemporary artists. From Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Paid admission, only by appointment contacting 0577 746031 or: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Castello di Starda - Gaiole in Chianti
Sipping an aperitif while exploring the ancient village of Starda. June 3 to 5 and 10 to 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations required: 338 7231294.
Podere Ciona – Gaiole in Chianti
Exhibit of paintings by Ferrari and Cagotti. Aperitif on the winery terrace.
Exhibit: June 1 to 12; aperitif on June 4 at 6 p.m.
Rosselli del turco Agricola Montefiridolfi - Via Santa Maria a Macerata, 66 - 50020 Montefiridolfi (FI). Mob. +39 328.3272688
Gioielli Nascosti photographic exhibit and tasting of Chianti Classico DOP olive oil: creativity and tradition in the olive oil company and Noi Gioielli goldsmiths.
Frantoio Pruneti - Via di Linari - San Polo in Chianti
Saturday, June 4, 5:50 p.m. The importance of knowing how to choose – olive oil with pasta, cheese and legumes.
Daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Twixt mono-cultivar and blend – extra-virgin olive oil tastings for experts and beginners.
Reservations required for every event.
Tel/fax 055 8555091. Cell. 335 7402844. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it