Ferieboliger i Montelupo Fiorentino

If you are looking for an out of the binaries experience to do something new and special, you are in the right place! ❤️ I will be happy to make you experience the day-life of an artisan, bringing you inside a pottery factory and then discovering the feel of clay manipulating. We first will meet in my shop in Montelupo Fiorentino, opened for 20 years in a historical village known all over the world for its ceramic production. Montelupo is situated precisely in the middle of Pisa and Florence so it is easily reachable by train or by car in about a half-hour from both sides. It is a beautiful village and I hope you will love it as I do! From the shop we will go together to the factory where I will show you the cycle of production of Italian handmade pottery, telling you the history behind and explaining all the techniques. If you want, there is also the possibility to design and purchase something new that will be custom made for you by our artisans! After the factory, it will be your turn! We will go back to the shop where my father will be happy to teach you how to make your pottery piece. Don't worry if you never used a wheel, the course is funny and satisfying for everyone! And as icing on the cake your creation will be fired and shipped to your house, to have a tangible memory of the experience but above all to have a piece of Tuscany at home! Other things to note If you have any doubt feel free to contact me, I will reply as soon as possible!

My family, my dog, Billo ,and I will guide you in truffle hunting in our beautiful woods in Chianti. Truffle hunting is an ancient tradition in Tuscany, and has only one rule—respect nature. For this reason, it will be necessary to conduct a small briefing before going into the woods, a sacred place for truffle hunters. During the hunt, I will tell you about the truffle, the magic of its traditions, its history, mythology, and uses in the kitchen. You will learn how to recognize and distinguish a good truffle from other fake "truffles" of inferior quality. After the hunt, we will return home for a scheduled lunch or dinner, based on fresh, real truffles and served with our own wine and extra virgin olive oil. We will show you how to clean truffles and prepare typical truffle recipes, such as crostini al tartufo, tagliatelle al tartufo, and more.

Guided by me, you will discover the classic wines produced at Tenuta di Artimino, coming from Carmignano appellation and showing a common elegance and finesse, trademark of the nectar produced in our cellar. You will taste three kind of different wines from our estate, with chopsticks and crackers. Moreover, you will have the chance to enjoy the view on our beauty of Medici Villa La Ferdinanda, part of the UNESCO heritage since 2013. Pick up from Montelupo Fiorentino station can be arranged with an extra charge (12 euro per person).

The experience will start with the guided tour of Medici Villa "La Ferdinanda" garden (UNESCO heritage site) with its description and history. At the end of that pleasant walk, we're moving to one of the most panoramic point of the estate, with a stunning view on vineyards. In the chic-nic area you're going to enjoy an unforgettable picnic with private wine tasting (3 Tenuta di Artimino wines + 1 sweet wine) and a nice basket with many Tuscan specialities.(Gluten Free and Vegan food alternatives available on request).

Sarete accolti al ristorante Biagio Pignatta cucina e vino, dove troverete a vostra disposizione un cestino da pic nic, ricco di specialità toscane e gourmet, una bottiglia di vino della Tenuta di Artimino, una tovaglia e il necessario per gustarvi il vostro picnic in completa autonomia e libertà. Dopo aver ritirato il materiale potrete liberamente accomodarvi nella splendida campagna Toscana che circonda la tenuta, godendo del panorama di Firenze oppure sedervi tra gli ulivi per un momento di assoluto relax. L'esperienza è disponibile ad ogni fascia oraria.