Discovering Tastes
Tuscany is famous all over the world for its culinary tradition and countless places that will allow you to live unique experiences liable to discover products that encompass history, charm and tradition.
Chocolate
Near Pontedera (45 minutes from Scaforno) is the Amedei chocolate production, where passion and excellence are the basic ingredients of this chocolate made in Tuscany. Here you can embark on a journey to discover all the stages of processing, from cocoa plantations to the finished product to conclude with an exquisite tasting.
Truffle
In San Miniato (50 minutes from Scaforno) you can book a tour at Truffle in Tuscany where Massimo and his family will reveal you all secrets of truffles. An experience that will make you find out how fascinating is the world around this precious food: history, hunting, woods, dogs and of course taste.
Wine
In Bolgheri, (40 minutes from Scaforno) right at the beginning of the famous cypress-lined road, at the Strada del Vino e dell’Olio’ s information office, you can book your wine tasting in one of the refined companies in the area. You can visit the cellars, vineyards and taste the different wines, led by expert staff. If you are passionate about art and wine, we suggest you visit the Ornellaia Estate, in whose cellars are exposed pieces of contemporary art from the Vendemmia d’Artista project.
Pasta
In Lari (35 minutes from Scaforno) is the pasta manufacturing plant Martelli, pasta made by the family since 1926. Indeed the members of the family Martelli work there. They will make you visit the company and will guide you through the various stages of the processing.