EVENTS!
Olio Novo e Gusti d'Autunno – New Oil and Tastes of Autumn
Impruneta (about 10 km from Florence), October 25-26
Impruneta's Olio Novo e Gusti d'Autunno is a celebration of the production of extra virgin olive oil in the region. The programme includes food stands offering specific dishes designed to enhance the full flavour of olive oil, meetings organised by the Slow Food Movement, the international association that promotes healthy eating, and guided visits to olive groves.
Quei Giorni Divini: Palio del Pigio (Those divine days….)
October
Near Siena, in the small town of Poggibonsi, there is a 2 day grape festival celebrating the new harvest! For two days in the centre of Poggibonsi you can stomp grapes and enjoy festivities surrounding the art of winemaking and folkloric tradition. |