Locavore
Day Note:
You will have made reservations for a small group VIP tour of the Ca*tello di Fonterutoli Vineyards. An excellent way to enjoy your time at Fonterutoli is to schedule your tour so that it ends at lunch time. The tour is an excellent one for sommeliers and wine enthusia*ts alike. Especially interesting is the tour of the new cantina designed by a member of the Mazzei family. Access to the cantina is only available through the VIP tour. For lunch go to the restaurant...
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I Parigi Corbinelli
Contact:
- 0039 055 2048483
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Location:
- VIA LUIGIANA 12
- Florence,Tuscany50125
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Description:
Situated in the hills just south of Florence, this medieval hamlet has been producing wine and olive oil for centuries. I Parigi Corbinelli is the perfect choice for travelers who want to escape the bustle of Florence and retreat to the magnificent countryside without sacrificing the convenience of a very short commute to the historic center. Visitors are treated to first class service at reasonable prices.
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Sagra
Contact:
- 0039-055-290832
- visit website
Location:
- APT tourist office
- Via Cavour 1-red
- Florence,Tuscany50129
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Description:
Sagras are held right through the warmer months of the year in summer and fall in smaller towns outside of Florence. Showcasing local favorite dishes these events usually run on weekends and are usually tourist-free zones since advertisements are only in Italian and private transportation is usually required. These events are very informal and take on a block party atmosphere with long communal tables set up in a park or in the street. For information on Sagras occurring during your stay in Florence visit the APT office in Florence.
Day Note:
After breakfa*t make your way to the Mercato Centrale and sample the flavors that abound in the largest fresh-food market in Florence. For lunch you will be enjoying local favorites at Il Latini restaurant.
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Mercato Centrale
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Location:
- Piazza del Mercato Centrale
- Florence,Tuscany50123
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Description:
Mercato Centrale built in 1874 and is one of the largest indoor markets in Italy. Located in the zone of San Lorenzo, tourist center of Florence, people seem to just pass through the San Lorenzo market instead of stepping inside the Mercato Centrale. With 2 floors of fresh meat, cheese and restaurants of the delicious kind, you must stop by and see what catches your eye. Mercato Centrale is open from 7am-2pm everyday except Sunday. A busy market inside in the morning after 2pm the San Lorenzo market outside takes over and is thriving with tourists and local vendors.
