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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

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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

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EMILIA ROMAGNAEMILIAROMAGNA



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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



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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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.


LOMBARDYLOMBARDY



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.

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MONZA

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3 Scanzorosciate

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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


PIEDMONTPIEDMONT



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.

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ALESSANDRIA

CUNEO

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2 Casale Monferrato

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4 Dogliani

5 La Morra

3 Montemagno



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



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



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-

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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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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.

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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



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



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


Airport Shuttle

Car Rental

Air Conditioning

Internet WiFi

Non-Smoking Rooms

Soundproof Rooms

Minibar

Meeting Rooms



Fitness Centre

SPA

Panoramic View

Family Friendly

Pets Allowed

Typical Products

Wine & Food Tours

Teaching / Seminars


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 1 16

Garage - -


Indoor 1 30

Terrace 1 15

Swimming Pool - -


Matrimoniale 2 € 70-90


TUSCANYTUSCANY



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



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


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



Fitness Centre

SPA

Panoramic View

Family Friendly

Pets Allowed

Typical Products

Wine & Food Tours

Teaching / Seminars


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 6 180

Garage - -


Indoor 1 100

Terrace 1 70

Swimming Pool - -


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


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 1 -

Garage - -


Indoor 1 -

Terrace - -

Swimming Pool - -


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



Fitness Centre

SPA

Panoramic View

Family Friendly

Pets Allowed

Typical Products

Wine & Food Tours

Teaching / Seminars


Easy Access

Other: Horse riding centre


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


VENETOVENETO



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


1 Asolo

4 Bardolino

2 Bassano del Grappa

5 Caorle

6 Malcesine

3 Murano


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


Airport Shuttle

Car Rental

Air Conditioning

Internet WiFi

Non-Smoking Rooms

Soundproof Rooms

Minibar

Meeting Rooms



Fitness Centre

SPA

Panoramic View

Family Friendly

Pets Allowed

Typical Products

Wine & Food Tours

Teaching / Seminars


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 1 100

Garage - -


Indoor 1 40

Terrace 1 30

Swimming Pool 1 40


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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