Fattoria Poggio Alloro
Italy
After the morning exploration of Siena, a 45-minute drive will take you the the next stop: Fattoria Poggio Alloro, an organic family-run wine estate – the highlight of the day! Enjoy an informal wine tasting lesson and a traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine, in the most gorgeous location overlooking stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Take the opportunity to meet fellow travelers while feasting on fresh organic farm food of homemade pasta, cured meats (homemade prosciutto and salami), local cheeses, a real garden salad, and Tuscan biscotti. There is also the opportunity to buy the local products of the winery before heading to San Gimignano.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fattoria Poggio Alloro, a magical piece of Tuscany nestled on the rolling hills between Florence and Siena. As you stand here, you are looking out at one of the most iconic skylines in the world—the medieval towers of…
Listen in the app2L'Orto di Amico — The Kingdom of the Garden
We begin our exploration at 'L'Orto di Amico,' the organic vegetable garden that Sarah describes as her father's kingdom. Amico, now in his late 80s, can still be found here nearly every day, tending to his prized produce with a…
Listen in the app3The Chianina Cattle — Giants of the Valdichiana
A short walk from the garden brings us to the barns, where the farm raises its herd of Chianina cattle. These are among the largest and oldest breeds of cattle in the world, once used as working animals to plow the rugged Tuscan…
Listen in the app4The Vineyards and Vernaccia di San Gimignano
We now move into the heart of the farm’s 300 acres: the vineyards. Here, the family cultivates seventeen different types of wine, but the most important is the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. …
Listen in the app5The Olive Groves and Gold of Tuscany
Interspersed with the vineyards are the farm's ancient olive trees, which are the source of their organic extra virgin olive oil. November is the busiest month for the olive harvest. …
Listen in the app6The Saffron Harvest — A Purple Explosion
One of the most delicate and precious products of Fattoria Poggio Alloro is saffron. San Gimignano has been a center for saffron production since the Middle Ages, when it was used not just for cooking, but also for coloring…
Listen in the app7The Communal Table — Farm to Table in the Farm
The ultimate expression of the Poggio Alloro experience is the communal meal. Since 1991, the family has served dinner at long tables, family-style, where guests from all over the world sit together and make new friends. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Fattoria Poggio Alloro, we reflect on the journey of the Fioroni brothers from poor sharecroppers to successful, self-sufficient farmers. Sarah no longer likes to use the word 'poor' to describe her…
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What is Fattoria Poggio Alloro?
Fattoria Poggio Alloro is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.4877, 11.0651 |
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