The typical products of nature parks in Tuscany
Tuscany is a vast mosaic of landscapes, from the sea to the mountains, preserved and enhanced thanks to the creation of natural parks and reserves. In each park, a variety of excellent products can be found. The authentic and robust flavour of each product derives from the passion and dedication of the producer, as well as the distinctive quality of the place from which it comes. Let us begin this journey to discover Tuscany's nature parks and their typical products;
In the heart of Tuscany, the Apuan Alps are known not only for the marble quarries of Carrara but also for their rich food and wine tradition, with distinctive products such as Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano, which is produced in the hinterland of Versilia. Clear, greenish-yellow in colour, it enhances dishes with its intense flavour where bitterness and spiciness are perfectly balanced. Garfagnana, rich in lush forests and charming medieval villages, embraced by the course of the Serchio river, is one of Italy's most precious natural gems. This is where the Biroldo della Garfagnana, a sausage with a long tradition that encapsulates the flavours and craftsmanship of the territory. In addition, Garfagnana is proud to offer the Prosciutto Bazzone, which is characterised by its unmistakably sweet and intense flavour.
The Maremma Park, or Uccellina Park, boasts a production of D.O.C.G. wines such as Morellino di Scansano. Among the area's riches are products such as organic rice and extra virgin olive oil, products that embody the region's dedication to quality and environmental integrity. Here, amidst the undulating sand dunes and lush Mediterranean maquis, lie surprising food and wine treasures. It is from these lands, in fact, that the excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Frantoio del Parco, whose intense aroma and balanced flavour make it a typical product of great value. The Maremma Park is also the home of the Tenuta San Carlo, a family-run company that for years has been dedicated to the production of organic rice. These grains, growing among the rice paddies in the pristine lands of the park, acquire a unique and unmistakable taste;
We drive up the Tuscan coast to the San Rossore Park. This natural oasis, famous for its inland lakes and long beaches, is also the production site of the Beach Honey. The Miele di Spiaggia Sapori Mediterranei is a unique and authentic product, exclusively produced along the sea coast of the Migliarino 'San Rossore' Natural Park. It is characterised in particular by the Helichrysum flower, which, although not traditionally recognised as a nectariferous species, plays a key role. Coastal bees are capable of collecting subtle traces of essential oils from this flower, giving the honey its distinctive and unmistakable aroma;
Let us discover together a selection of delicacies from the Casentino region. Among the most popular, the Panforte Pasticceria Bonci, a traditional Tuscan sweet, where each naturally processed ingredient emerges in a balanced embrace of flavours. Grown organically in the fertile lands of the Upper Valdarno, the Fagiolo Zolfino "Presidio Slow Food" Le Fontacce lends itself to be the protagonist of genuine dishes with character. The Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva IGP Toscana Le Capanne is characterised by a pungent flavour that brings with it the scent of freshly cut grass and the freshness of vegetables. The Rolled Casentino Le Selve di Vallolmo bacon is processed according to tradition, marinated with authentic Tuscan spices and matured to perfection, capable of blending softness and intense flavour in every slice.
The Val d'Orcia is a treasure chest of natural, artistic, cultural and gastronomic beauty located between the provinces of Siena and Grosseto, in the heart of Tuscany. This valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, boasts dreamlike landscapes, medieval villages and undulating roads that seem to lead straight to the most genuine heart of the Bel Paese. Such a frame of beauty could only be matched with excellent food and wine products. In fact, the Val d'Orcia is the proud home of a number of typical productions that respond to the banner of quality and authentic flavour. An extraordinary example of this combination of landscape and gastronomy can be found in the wines of this region, represented by the famous Brunelli di Montalcino, aged perfectly to express the richness and complexity of the Tuscan terroir. One cannot talk about the Val d'Orcia without mentioning the renowned cheeses from Pienza, famous for their superior quality and unmistakable taste, thanks to the centuries-old tradition of cheese production that pervades the region. The Val d'Orcia is also recognised for its truffles. In particular, the Black truffle honey from Pienza Simone Fabrizzi combines two of the region's most iconic delicacies in a unique combination that enhances the flavour of both.In conclusion, Tuscany's natural parks are not only a heritage of unparalleled natural beauty. They are also terroirs of exceptional agricultural and food products, representing the most authentic and genuine soul of this land. A journey through these centuries-old green oases cannot be separated from a tasting of their most typical products, to give the palate a unique and incomparable experience;Blog by Passione Toscana
The Apuan Alps Park and the delicacies of the Garfagnana
In the heart of Tuscany, the Apuan Alps are known not only for the marble quarries of Carrara but also for their rich food and wine tradition, with distinctive products such as Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano, which is produced in the hinterland of Versilia. Clear, greenish-yellow in colour, it enhances dishes with its intense flavour where bitterness and spiciness are perfectly balanced. Garfagnana, rich in lush forests and charming medieval villages, embraced by the course of the Serchio river, is one of Italy's most precious natural gems. This is where the Biroldo della Garfagnana, a sausage with a long tradition that encapsulates the flavours and craftsmanship of the territory. In addition, Garfagnana is proud to offer the Prosciutto Bazzone, which is characterised by its unmistakably sweet and intense flavour.
The Maremma Park and the Yellow Gold of Tuscany
The Maremma Park, or Uccellina Park, boasts a production of D.O.C.G. wines such as Morellino di Scansano. Among the area's riches are products such as organic rice and extra virgin olive oil, products that embody the region's dedication to quality and environmental integrity. Here, amidst the undulating sand dunes and lush Mediterranean maquis, lie surprising food and wine treasures. It is from these lands, in fact, that the excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Frantoio del Parco, whose intense aroma and balanced flavour make it a typical product of great value. The Maremma Park is also the home of the Tenuta San Carlo, a family-run company that for years has been dedicated to the production of organic rice. These grains, growing among the rice paddies in the pristine lands of the park, acquire a unique and unmistakable taste;
The San Rossore Park and the sweet laboratory of bees
We drive up the Tuscan coast to the San Rossore Park. This natural oasis, famous for its inland lakes and long beaches, is also the production site of the Beach Honey. The Miele di Spiaggia Sapori Mediterranei is a unique and authentic product, exclusively produced along the sea coast of the Migliarino 'San Rossore' Natural Park. It is characterised in particular by the Helichrysum flower, which, although not traditionally recognised as a nectariferous species, plays a key role. Coastal bees are capable of collecting subtle traces of essential oils from this flower, giving the honey its distinctive and unmistakable aroma;
Casentino Forests National Park
Let us discover together a selection of delicacies from the Casentino region. Among the most popular, the Panforte Pasticceria Bonci, a traditional Tuscan sweet, where each naturally processed ingredient emerges in a balanced embrace of flavours. Grown organically in the fertile lands of the Upper Valdarno, the Fagiolo Zolfino "Presidio Slow Food" Le Fontacce lends itself to be the protagonist of genuine dishes with character. The Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva IGP Toscana Le Capanne is characterised by a pungent flavour that brings with it the scent of freshly cut grass and the freshness of vegetables. The Rolled Casentino Le Selve di Vallolmo bacon is processed according to tradition, marinated with authentic Tuscan spices and matured to perfection, capable of blending softness and intense flavour in every slice.
The Val d'Orcia Park, amidst vineyards and fragrant hills
The Val d'Orcia is a treasure chest of natural, artistic, cultural and gastronomic beauty located between the provinces of Siena and Grosseto, in the heart of Tuscany. This valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, boasts dreamlike landscapes, medieval villages and undulating roads that seem to lead straight to the most genuine heart of the Bel Paese. Such a frame of beauty could only be matched with excellent food and wine products. In fact, the Val d'Orcia is the proud home of a number of typical productions that respond to the banner of quality and authentic flavour. An extraordinary example of this combination of landscape and gastronomy can be found in the wines of this region, represented by the famous Brunelli di Montalcino, aged perfectly to express the richness and complexity of the Tuscan terroir. One cannot talk about the Val d'Orcia without mentioning the renowned cheeses from Pienza, famous for their superior quality and unmistakable taste, thanks to the centuries-old tradition of cheese production that pervades the region. The Val d'Orcia is also recognised for its truffles. In particular, the Black truffle honey from Pienza Simone Fabrizzi combines two of the region's most iconic delicacies in a unique combination that enhances the flavour of both.In conclusion, Tuscany's natural parks are not only a heritage of unparalleled natural beauty. They are also terroirs of exceptional agricultural and food products, representing the most authentic and genuine soul of this land. A journey through these centuries-old green oases cannot be separated from a tasting of their most typical products, to give the palate a unique and incomparable experience;Blog by Passione Toscana
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