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Val Di Chiana Traditional Products
Val di Chiana Traditional Products, The Cradle of Tuscan Excellence
Welcome to the Val di Chiana, a territory of infinite resources and breathtaking landscapes where tradition, craftsmanship, and extraordinary biodiversity converge. This valley is a place where time seems to honor the rhythm of the seasons, resulting in an incredible array of typical products that are recognized by food lovers worldwide. From the rolling hills of the countryside to the ancient techniques passed down through generations, every product we select is a direct link to the authentic soul of this land.
The Unique Treasures of the Valley
The Val di Chiana is home to gastronomic landmarks that cannot be replicated anywhere else on Earth. Our selection focuses on these regional pillars:
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The Famous Aglione: This is the only place in the world where the precious Aglione is cultivated and carefully selected. Known for its delicate, non-invasive flavor compared to common garlic, it is the secret ingredient for the most refined Tuscan pasta sauces.
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: As the heart of the valley, this territory allows for the production of the prestigious Nobile, a wine of deep complexity, refinement, and history that has defined the status of Tuscan viticulture for centuries.
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The Chianina Breed: The Val di Chiana is the proud home of the Chianina, the oldest and most important cattle breed in Italy. Known for its lean, flavorful, and tender meat, it is the fundamental ingredient for the iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina and many other traditional recipes.
A Curated Selection of Val di Chiana Specialties
Explore our collection, curated for those who seek the highest quality of artisanal products born from the fertile soil of the valley:
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Rare Local Cultivars: Experience the distinct taste of products like Aglione, grown with sustainable methods that protect its unique characteristics.
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Prestigious Wines: Discover a range of labels from the Nobile di Montepulciano denomination, perfect for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
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Gourmet Pantry and Artisanal Crafts: A selection of cured meats, oils, and regional preserves that celebrate the diverse and robust flavors of the Val di Chiana.
Bringing the Spirit of the Valley to Your Table
At Passione Toscana, our mission is to bring the rarest and most authentic flavors of the Val di Chiana directly to your home. We understand the value of these artisanal treasures, which is why we handle every order with specialized care and secure packaging, ensuring that your products arrive in perfect condition. By choosing our selection, you are supporting the small-scale producers who continue to guard the secrets of this unique Tuscan valley.
Discover the land where flavor meets history. Shop the Val di Chiana Traditional Products collection and experience the authentic excellence of one of Tuscany’s most productive heartlands.
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50&50 Avignonesi, Tasting notes:
Opens with aromas of ripe fruit with black and red berries, followed by hints of Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices. On the palate it is rich and persistent with a long, balsamic finish.
From the friendship that binds the owners of Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capannelle in Chianti, comes their sought-after 50&50 wine. The first vintage of the 50&50 was 1988: during a jovial dinner, the owners of the two cellars began to compare their wines and obtained this exceptional blend of 50% Sangiovese di Capannelle and 50% Merlot di Avignonesi. The legend in a bottle.
Avignonesi, winery in Val di Chiana
The producer, Avignonesi extend in the Montepulciano and Cortona areas (in the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo) ensuring a diversified spectrum of soils that allows the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that authentically expresses the complexity of the terroir, while the Val di Chiana is suitable for the cultivation of other grape varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Label:
50 & 50
Tuscany
TYPICAL GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
Bottled by Avignonesi srl Società Agricola Società Benefit Montepulciano, Italy.
14% Vol.
Contains sulphites
750ml
PRODUCED IN ITALY
How to use Aceto Rosato:
Perfect to match for white meats, vegetables and salads. This Aceto is made of the best Chianti Grapes.
Aceto from Arezzo
Aceto in Italy is (not) only made in Modena. The Natali family wanted to dispel this myth by starting to produce quality vinegar in Tuscany. With the arrival of the new generation in the company and the idea of exploiting the knowledge of natural fermentations that had always been used at home for wine, the production turned to vinegar. A winning intuition that in just a few years has led this company to become the most important in the region, with the Acetoscana brand. Sangiovese grapes are harvested in the Chianti hills. Vinification and fermentation, which are essential to obtain a quality vinegar, are constantly controlled and managed in a natural way. The key part of the process is a slow acetic fermentation at a constant temperature that requires long periods of time and continuous controls, carried out using a superficial static method, reminiscent of the ancient Orleans method.
Label:
Wine vinegar with no added sulphites
Ingredients: Red wine from Sangiovese grapes
Produced and packaged by: I Natali s.a.s. Agricultural company owned by Eleonora Loc. Tregozzano 32/A Arezzo, Italy
Acidity 6%
How to use Aceto Rosso:
Perfect to match vegetables and legumes. This Aceto is made of the best Chianti Grapes.
Aceto from Arezzo
Aceto in Italy is (not) only made in Modena. The Natali family wanted to dispel this myth by starting to produce quality vinegar in Tuscany. With the arrival of the new generation in the company and the idea of exploiting the knowledge of natural fermentations that had always been used at home for wine, the production turned to vinegar. A winning intuition that in just a few years has led this company to become the most important in the region, with the Acetoscana brand. Sangiovese grapes are harvested in the Chianti hills. Vinification and fermentation, which are essential to obtain a quality vinegar, are constantly controlled and managed in a natural way. The key part of the process is a slow acetic fermentation at a constant temperature that requires long periods of time and continuous controls, carried out using a superficial static method, reminiscent of the ancient Orleans method.
label:
Wine vinegar with no added sulphites
Ingredients: red wine from Sangiovese grapes
Produced and packaged by: I Natali s.a.s. Agricultural company owned by Eleonora Loc. Tregozzano 32/A Arezzo, Italy
Acidity 6%
Orto Fortunato:
In Valdichiana, the tradition of Aglione has continued for centuries, reaching the present day and remaining present in traditional cuisine in many recipes.
Since Etruscan times, this particular species of garlic has marked the culinary tradition of inland Tuscany.
Remaining in the hearts of traditional families in Valdichiana and Val D'Orcia, it has managed to survive to the present day. Orto Fortunato has revived it and made it the focus of its production in order to help everyone rediscover its unique and inimitable flavour, educating them about the beneficial and purifying properties of the species.
Label:
Packaging:
Glass jar 8 cm x Ø 7 cm, net weight 240 g.
Ingredients:
Apples 60% (apples, salt, acidity regulator: citric acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid), sugar, Valdichiana garlic 6%, apple vinegar, MUSTARD, lemon juice (lemon, acidity regulator: citric acid), gelling agent: pectin.
Nutritional values per 100 g:
Energy 503 kJ / 119 kcal. Fat 0.8 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0.1 g. Carbohydrates 27 g, of which sugars 24 g. Protein 1.1 g. Salt 0 g.
Once opened, store in the refrigerator.
How to use it
Traditionally used as an accompaniment to mixed boiled meats, especially the fattier and richer cuts, it is also excellent with mature and blue cheeses in general.
Chianina Ragù from Val di Chiana
Ideal for Tagliatelle, but also semolina, great for lasagna, cannelloni and Pici.
San Giobbe
Azienda Agricola San Giobbe is immersed in an oasis of tranquillity where the green hills of the Valdichiana are intertwined with millenary history and traditions. They breed the famous Chianina breed according to closed-cycle principles to guarantee a controlled meat, unrivalled in taste and nutritional properties.
Label:
Ingredients:
Chianina IGP white veal from the central Apennines 40%, tomato pulp (acidity regulator: citric acid), carrots, onions, celery, wine (contains sulphites), salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli pepper.
Gluten-free, no added preservatives
Average energy values per 100 grams of product: energy value 625kj-150 kcal fat 10 g of which saturated fatty acids 3.7 g carbohydrates 3.8 g of which sugars 2.6 g protein 10 g salt 1.4 g
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated between 0° and 4°C and consume within 5 days.
Società agricola san giobbe a.r.l. Via Mazzini 2 Chiusi (SI)
Cinta Senese DOP dried sausages Macelleria Belli tasting notes:
Ingredients:
100% Cinta Senese meat
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
Cinta Senese Lard DOP Macelleria Belli tasting notes:
Tuscan Cinta Senese lard has a very intense and rich flavour. It has a soft and fatty texture that melts in the mouth. The flavour is salty and spicy, with a unique taste thanks to the herbs and spices used during its preparation.It is a precious and delicious product that goes perfectly with Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients:
100% Cinta Senese meat
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
Desiderio IGT Avignonesi, Tasting notes:
Explosive olfactory impact. The wide aromatic bouquet ranges from cherry and plum jam to notes of black tea, rhubarb and graphite, with small final notes of fermented tobacco. The palate is invested by the imposing and typical structure of Tuscan Merlot wrapping and warm. Tastefully in symbiosis with the olfactory notes, the dense and linear tannin accompanies nuances of coconut and black pepper in the back.
A 100% Merlot wine that is perfect to pair game meat recipes. Desiderio was a bull who lived on the Le Capezzine farm in Avignonesi more than a hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, this majestic animal contributed to defining the Chianina cattle breed, specific of the Bistecca Fiorentina. It was a natural choice to dedicate this Merlot to the beloved bull as a testimony of the origin of the wines. This is Merlot from Tuscany at its best.
Avignonesi, winery in Val di Chiana
The producer, Avignonesi extend in the Montepulciano and Cortona areas (in the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo) ensuring a diversified spectrum of soils that allows the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that authentically expresses the complexity of the terroir, while the Val di Chiana is suitable for the cultivation of other grape varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Label:
AVIGNONESI
DESIDERIO TOSCANA
Typical Geographical Indication
ORGANIC MERLOT
ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED AT THE ORIGIN BY AVIGNONESI SRL SOCIETA AGRICOLA SOCIETA BENEFIT MONTEPULCIANO, ITALY
750ml and
14.5% vol
Contains sulphites
Dischi Pasta Toscana additional information:
Excellent type of pasta, versatile for all Tuscan and non-Tuscan recipes, doesn’t shake.
Label:
Ingredients: durum wheat semolina, water. May contain traces of eggs, soy, mustard.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product
Energy 1593 kj - 378 kcal, Fat 1.9 g, of which FATTY ACIDS 0.8 g, Carbohydrates 76 g, of which SUGARS 1.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, Salt 0.02 g
Durum wheat semolina pasta
Country of wheat cultivation: Italy. Country of milling: Italy.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Recommended cooking time: 7-9 minutes.
Produced and packaged by Pastificio Fabianelli SPA, Via S. Antonio 107, Castiglion Fiorentino (AR)
Pasta Toscana:
Born from the intuition and continuous research of Pastificio Fabianelli, their pasta not only has excellent organoleptic properties, but also helps preserve health, facilitating digestion and the prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. High quality durum wheat from a certified supply chain of Tuscan and Italian farmers meets the purest water of our land to offer a product that respects man and the environment
Orto Fortunato:
In Valdichiana, the tradition of Aglione has continued for centuries, reaching the present day and remaining present in traditional cuisine in many recipes.
Since Etruscan times, this particular species of garlic has marked the culinary tradition of inland Tuscany.
Remaining in the hearts of traditional families in Valdichiana and Val D'Orcia, it has managed to survive to the present day. Orto Fortunato has revived it and made it the focus of its production in order to help everyone rediscover its unique and inimitable flavour, educating them about the beneficial and purifying properties of the species.
Label:
Packaging:
Plastic bag measuring 21x7.5x2 cm, net weight 20 g, 4 portions.
Ingredients:
Dried Valdichiana garlic, may contain CELERY.
Nutritional values per 100 g:
Energy 1390 kJ / 331 kcal. Fat 0.73 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0.24 g. Carbohydrates 72.7 g, of which sugars 2.4 g. Protein 16.6 g. Fibre 9 g. Salt 60 mg
How to Use:
Ready-to-use product. Store away from direct light, in a cool, dry place.
Suitable for all types of pasta, especially when combined with classic tomato sauce.
ATTENTION:
Before use, leave in water for 5 minutes to rehydrate.
dried boar sausages Macelleria Belli tasting notes:
characterised by an intense wild boar flavour, with spices giving them a unique aromatic touch. Tuscan wild boar sausages are typical of Tuscan cuisine
Ingredients:
A product obtained by mincing wild boar meat from culling in the Tuscany region and pork belly meat to soften the mixture; a pinch of fresh minced garlic, salt and pepper are added.
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
Extravirgin Toscano Le Capanne, Tasting notes:
Pungent flavour, with a hint of cut grass and fresh vegetables
Label:
Organic extra virgin olive oil
Cold-pressed oil produced in Italy from olives grown in Italy
Superior quality oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
Produced with olives from Le Capanne Soc. Agr.S.S. via santa lucia, 27 Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo) and bottled by the same farm
Nutritional information per 100ml:
energy 3403kj- 813kcal, fat 92g (of which saturated 14g, monounsaturated 69g, polyunsaturated 8g), carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g, protein 0g, salt 0g
Store away from light and heat sources
Le Capanne
Winemaker Gabriele Mazzeschi has eight hectares of vineyards cultivated with Sangiovese, Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. In addition to producing excellent wines, Gabriele Mazzeschi's Le Capanne winery also grows around 6000 olive trees. The conditions are optimal, gravelly soil in the Tuscan hills at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level. The 6000 olive trees, of the classic Tuscan cultivars Frantoio Moraiolo and Leccino, are terraced on the gravelly soil at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level.
Extravirgin Toscano Le Capanne, Tasting notes:
Pungent flavour, with a hint of cut grass and fresh vegetables
Label:
Organic extra virgin olive oil
Cold-pressed oil produced in Italy from olives grown in Italy
Superior quality oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
Produced with olives from Le Capanne Soc. Agr.S.S. via santa lucia, 27 Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo) and bottled by the same farm
Nutritional information per 100ml:
energy 3403kj- 813kcal, fat 92g (of which saturated 14g, monounsaturated 69g, polyunsaturated 8g), carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g, protein 0g, salt 0g
Store away from light and heat sources
Le Capanne
Winemaker Gabriele Mazzeschi has eight hectares of vineyards cultivated with Sangiovese, Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. In addition to producing excellent wines, Gabriele Mazzeschi's Le Capanne winery also grows around 6000 olive trees. The conditions are optimal, gravelly soil in the Tuscan hills at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level. The 6000 olive trees, of the classic Tuscan cultivars Frantoio Moraiolo and Leccino, are terraced on the gravelly soil at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level.
Extravirgin Toscano Le Capanne, Tasting notes:
Pungent flavour, with a hint of cut grass and fresh vegetables
Label:
Organic extra virgin olive oil
Cold-pressed oil produced in Italy from olives grown in Italy
Superior quality oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
Produced with olives from Le Capanne Soc. Agr.S.S. via santa lucia, 27 Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo) and bottled by the same farm
Nutritional information per 100ml:
energy 3403kj- 813kcal, fat 92g (of which saturated 14g, monounsaturated 69g, polyunsaturated 8g), carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g, protein 0g, salt 0g
Store away from light and heat sources
Le Capanne
Winemaker Gabriele Mazzeschi has eight hectares of vineyards cultivated with Sangiovese, Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. In addition to producing excellent wines, Gabriele Mazzeschi's Le Capanne winery also grows around 6000 olive trees. The conditions are optimal, gravelly soil in the Tuscan hills at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level. The 6000 olive trees, of the classic Tuscan cultivars Frantoio Moraiolo and Leccino, are terraced on the gravelly soil at an altitude of 350-450 metres above sea level.
Attention: Orders containing this product, which are placed from Monday to Wednesday, will be shipped on the Monday of the following week.
Orders placed from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped two Mondays after the week in which the order is placed.
This product will be packed and cut exclusively following your order.
Shipping will be express with DHL (24/48h) and will only take place on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Our website will force express shipping on this product at checkout, so in case your order contains other products, we may decide to ship the remaining products with another, non-express shipment, free of charge. These products may arrive a few days earlier or a few days later than the steak.
In some cases, depending on the products ordered, we may decide to include the extra products in the express delivery, at our discretion.
Florentine Chianina steak:
Chianina meat has always been considered among the finest, tastiest and most sought-after meats in the world. Chianina beef Florentine is characterized by a meat that is tender, succulent and full of flavor. Its color is a vivid dark red, while the grain is quite fine and compact. The presence of good intramuscular marble gives the meat a soft texture and intense flavor.
Sergio Falaschi
Sergio Falaschi is a piece of history in the small village of San Miniato. Butchers since 1925, the Falaschi family contributed to the pork butchering tradition of Tuscany and are still today ambassadors and guardians of ancient Tuscan traditions. They are famous for processing games and producing excellent cured meats, including the Finocchiona IGP. Their pride and joy, however, is the Mallegato di Pisa, a product so exceptional and unique that it is among the region’s slow food presidia.
Fusilli Pasta Toscana additional information:
Excellent type of pasta, versatile for all Tuscan and non-Tuscan recipes, doesn’t shake.
Ingredients:
Ingredients: durum wheat semolina, water. May contain traces of eggs, soy, mustard.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product
Energy 1593 kj - 378 kcal, Fat 1.9 g, of which FATTY ACIDS 0.8 g, Carbohydrates 76 g, of which SUGARS 1.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, Salt 0.02 g
Durum wheat semolina pasta.
Country of cultivation of wheat: Italy. Country of milling: Italy.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Recommended cooking time: 7-9 minutes.
Produced and packaged by Pastificio Fabianelli SPA, Via S. Antonio 107, Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) Produced and packaged in the factory in Via degli Artigiani 19, 52037 San Sepolcro
Pasta Toscana:
Born from the intuition and continuous research of Pastificio Fabianelli, their pasta not only has excellent organoleptic properties, but also helps preserve health, facilitating digestion and the prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. High quality durum wheat from a certified supply chain of Tuscan and Italian farmers meets the purest water of our land to offer a product that respects man and the environment
Grandi Annate IGT Avignonesi, Tasting notes:
Beautiful bouquet, with notes of dill, liquorice, cigar and delicate hints of violet. The palate is rich, the tannins are silky and overall it is a typical expression of the territory.
Grandi Annate Avignonesi (literally best years) is produced exclusively in the best vintages when the conditions are right to create a pure Sangiovese (100%) that stands out for its character, structure, and aging potential.
Avignonesi, winery in Val di Chiana
The producer, Avignonesi extend in the Montepulciano and Cortona areas (in the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo) ensuring a diversified spectrum of soils that allows the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that authentically expresses the complexity of the terroir, while the Val di Chiana is suitable for the cultivation of other grape varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Label:
AVIGNONESI
IN GREAT VINTAGES TUSCANY
Typical Geographical Indication
SANGIOVESE
ORGANIC
ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED AT THE ORIGIN BY AVIGNONESI SRL SOCIETA AGRICOLA SOCIETÀ BENEFIT MONTEPULCIANO, ITALY.
Vegan8 015479 341181
Produced in Italy
14.5% vol
CONTAINS SULPHITES
750 ml
Guanciale Cinta Senese DOP Macelleria Belli additional information:
Produced from the fresh cheek of the Cinta Senese pig, it undergoes the same salting process as the ham, using Tuscan garlic, wine vinegar, salt and pepper. After about 15/20 days it is 'stroked' with ground pepper and placed to mature for about 1 month to acquire the flavour of the black spice.
label:
Macelleria Belli s.r.l. - Via P. Garibaldi, 55 Torrita di Siena (SI)
Gota DaL ‘Cinta Senese DOP’ Ingredients: ‘Cinta Senese DOP’ pork, salt, dextrose, sucrose, natural spices and flavourings, antioxidant: E300, preservatives: E250, E252. Store at 0° +4°.
ORIG. IT
Nutritional values per 100g: Energy 1590 kJ 383 kcal From fat 31 g Of which: Saturated 12 g Carbohydrates 0 g Of which: Sugars 0 g Protein 25 g Salt 3.8 g
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
Apricot Jam Bio Frateria San Benedetto
Sweet and juice
Frateria San Benedetto
The Frateria San benedetto stands in the Sienese countryside linking Montepulciano to Chianciano Terme; it has ancient origins, it was used by the Romans as a ‘rest-home’ during long journeys. Today it has been completely restructured and has undergone innovations that have ensured a good development of the farm itself; in addition to having its own agriturismo, the farm is mainly involved in the organic cultivation of fruit trees, in particular the local wild plum, known as ‘la Coscia Di Monaca’ throughout Tuscany and beyond. Their fruit is also used to make traditional jams without the addition of sugar or additives, guaranteeing a healthy and tasty product to take straight to your table.Unlike the consortium, the certaldo onion has very ancient origins, it was in fact already mentioned by Boccaccio in the famous Decameron for its taste and extraordinary characteristics.
The producers’ consortium acts as guarantor and guardian for the preservation and continuation of this excellence, also acting as custodian of the onion seeds (in the two varieties Vernina and Statina) and are also registered with the region as such.
Ingredients:
Plum preserve
Ingredients: plums Average nutritional values per 100 grams of product: Energy value 683 kj-161 kcal, fat <0.5 g, of which saturated fatty acids <0.1 g, carbohydrates 39.2 g, of which sugars 35.0 g, protein 0.8 g, fibre 0.8 g, salt 0.1 g.
The preserve does not contain colourings or preservatives. May contain traces of stone fruit. Once opened, store in the refrigerator and consume quickly.
Produced and packaged using traditional methods by AZ.Ag. San Benedetto via per chianciano ,25 53045 Montepulciano (SI)
Apricot Jam Bio Frateria San Benedetto
Sweet, juice and 100% BIO
Frateria San Benedetto
The Frateria San benedetto stands in the Sienese countryside linking Montepulciano to Chianciano Terme; it has ancient origins, it was used by the Romans as a ‘rest-home’ during long journeys. Today it has been completely restructured and has undergone innovations that have ensured a good development of the farm itself; in addition to having its own agriturismo, the farm is mainly involved in the organic cultivation of fruit trees, in particular the local wild plum, known as ‘la Coscia Di Monaca’ throughout Tuscany and beyond. Their fruit is also used to make traditional jams without the addition of sugar or additives, guaranteeing a healthy and tasty product to take straight to your table.Unlike the consortium, the certaldo onion has very ancient origins, it was in fact already mentioned by Boccaccio in the famous Decameron for its taste and extraordinary characteristics.
The producers’ consortium acts as guarantor and guardian for the preservation and continuation of this excellence, also acting as custodian of the onion seeds (in the two varieties Vernina and Statina) and are also registered with the region as such.
Label:
Apricot Compote
Ingredients: Organic apricots, organic cane sugar
Average nutritional values per 100 grams of product: Energy value 655/kcal 155, Fat 0.1 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0.06 g, Carbohydrates 35.1 g, of which sugars 34.9 g, Fibre 4.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Salt 0.02 g
Produced and packaged using traditional methods by AZ. AG. San Benedetto via per Chianciano , 25 53045 Montepulcinao (SI)
The compote does not contain colourings or preservatives. Once opened, store in the refrigerator and consume within a short period of time.
Apricot Jam Bio Frateria San Benedetto
Sweet and juice
Frateria San Benedetto
The Frateria San benedetto stands in the Sienese countryside linking Montepulciano to Chianciano Terme; it has ancient origins, it was used by the Romans as a ‘rest-home’ during long journeys. Today it has been completely restructured and has undergone innovations that have ensured a good development of the farm itself; in addition to having its own agriturismo, the farm is mainly involved in the organic cultivation of fruit trees, in particular the local wild plum, known as ‘la Coscia Di Monaca’ throughout Tuscany and beyond. Their fruit is also used to make traditional jams without the addition of sugar or additives, guaranteeing a healthy and tasty product to take straight to your table.Unlike the consortium, the certaldo onion has very ancient origins, it was in fact already mentioned by Boccaccio in the famous Decameron for its taste and extraordinary characteristics.
The producers’ consortium acts as guarantor and guardian for the preservation and continuation of this excellence, also acting as custodian of the onion seeds (in the two varieties Vernina and Statina) and are also registered with the region as such.
Ingredients:
Quince and grape preserve
Ingredients: Quinces, grapes, grape malt.
Nutritional values per 100 grams of product: Energy value 424 kj-100 kcal, ATS <0.1 g, of which saturated fatty acids <0.1 g, carbohydrates 24.1 g, of which sugars 18.8 g, protein 0.8 g, fibre 0.5 g, salt 0.1 g
The preserve does not contain colourings or preservatives. It may contain traces of stone. Once opened, store in the refrigerator and consume quickly.
Produced and packaged using traditional methods by AZ.Ag. San Benedetto via per chianciano ,25 53045 Montepulciano (SI)
Martiena Cantine Dei, Tasting notes:
Martiena has a lively straw-yellow colour. Delicate but intense flowery fragrances and a harmonious taste. Drink chilled.
A blend of local grapes, malvasia 70% grechetto 20% trebbiano 10% It is perfect for aperitifs and meals with friends based on Pasta, Vegetables and of course Fish. Tuscany is rightly recognized as a land of great red wines, but despite this name, some producers, such as the Cantine Dei, in addition to producing great red wines, have engaged in the production of great white wines, using all their experience. The Martiena is also known as one of the ambassadors of the Tuscan white wines.
Cantine Dei
Cantine Dei is known as one of the best wine producers of Montepulciano. Every year their wines are awarded and recognized by critics as excellent.
At the Dei estate, arts merges with wine. Their cellar is the perfect example of how architecture and winemaking are working together for a stunning result.
Their wine are all based on the local Sangiovese production and their Nobile wine are among the best of the region.
Label:
Martiena
2022
TOSCANA BIANCO
Typical Geographical Indication Bottled at source by Maria Caterina Dei Montepulciano. Italy
PRODUCED IN ITALY
and 750 ml
13%Vol
contains sulphites
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Avignonesi, Tasting notes:
Intense and fresh aromas of red berry fruits, such as cherry and pomegranate, spices sweets and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate this wine is well balanced, with generous flesh, a dense weave of tannins and an infinite persistence.
Avignonesi, winery in Val di Chiana
The producer, Avignonesi extend in the Montepulciano and Cortona areas (in the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo) ensuring a diversified spectrum of soils that allows the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that authentically expresses the complexity of the terroir, while the Val di Chiana is suitable for the cultivation of other grape varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Montepulciano Red wine:
This Nobile di Montepulciano Avignonesi is perfect for game first courses and for important red meats. The wine is produced with Sangiovese grapes highlighting the balanced and harmonious features of its habitat. The wine shows a medium polished body, seamless tannins, and a distinctive tasting profile. Excellent to drink immediately, it reveals an impressive aging potential. The legend in a bottle. The producer, Avignonesi extend in the Montepulciano and Cortona areas (in the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo) ensuring a diversified spectrum of soils that allows the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that authentically expresses the complexity of the terroir, while the Val di Chiana is suitable for the cultivation of other grape varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Cantine Dei, Tasting notes:
It has a brilliant ruby colour, with garnet hues as it ages. Intense bouquet with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and violets. It represents the perfect combination of structure and elegance: its full body and velvety tannins are balanced by its fine acidity. The wine is decidedly persistent and harmonious.
Cantine Dei
Cantine Dei is known as one of the best wine producers of Montepulciano. Every year their wines are awarded and recognized by critics as excellent.
At the Dei estate, arts merges with wine. Their cellar is the perfect example of how architecture and winemaking are working together for a stunning result.
Their wine are all based on the local Sangiovese production and their Nobile wine are among the best of the region.
Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Cantine Dei is one of the most prestigious Italian wines, the first to be awarded the DOCG and it is the perfect example of the expression that Sangiovese takes in the Montepulciano lands. It is mostly Sangiovese, with small quantities of complementary varieties (5%). Grows in a predominantly clayey soil with the presence of sand (tuff), which gives it an intense colour, a full body and the ability to age. The vinification technique consists of soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and maceration on the skins for 15-20 days with pumping over. Finally, it is aged for a minimum of 24 months, of which at least 18 months in 50 hl Slavonian oak casks.
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva Bossona Cantine Dei, Tasting notes:
Complex, elegant and balanced structure. Ruby-coloured tending to garnet, with intense and elegant aromas, with hints of violets, underbrush and spices, it has a character of finesse, with firm, velvety tannins and a long, deep finish.
Vino Nobile Riserva Bossona is one of the highest expressions of the Montepulciano DOCG. Its grapes come from the vineyard of the same name, one of the most suitable, planted by Caterina’s grandfather, Alibrando, in 1961. The wine became a Riserva in 1999, with long ageing in wood and in the bottle. Without a doubt it is one of the estate’s flagship wines, a symbol of the elegance and grace of Sangiovese in Montepulciano. The yields are very low (about 40 quintals per hectare) and the wine is bottled with the label Bossona Riserva only in the best vintages. The soil is of Pliocene origin, dating back 2.5-5 million years. It is rich in tuff, skeleton and fossils, which are not only strongly draining, but also give the wine structure and minerality. The Bossona vineyard is one of the sunniest areas of Montepulciano and its favourable exposure allows for excellent ripening of the grapes. The complex composition of the soil is perfect for Sangiovese, and the constant ventilation ensures that the grapes are healthy.
Cantine Dei
Cantine Dei is known as one of the best wine producers of Montepulciano. Every year their wines are awarded and recognized by critics as excellent.
At the Dei estate, arts merges with wine. Their cellar is the perfect example of how architecture and winemaking are working together for a stunning result.
Their wine are all based on the local Sangiovese production and their Nobile wine are among the best of the region.
Label:
Bossona
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin
TUSCAN
Bottled at source by Maria Caterina Dei Montepulciano - Italy
PRODUCED IN ITALY
750 ml
15.5%
Contains sulphites
