Lunch in the Olive Grove

About this tour

Settle in beneath gnarled olive trees for a two-hour lunch that anchors you firmly to the Valdichiana landscape. You'll work through bruschetta, local cured meats and cheeses, house wine, and a handmade pasta course whilst gazing across to Montepulciano and Monte Amiata. The kitchen sources seasonally, so the spread shifts with what's growing and ready—think salad, cantucci, coffee to finish.

Highlights

• Centuries-old olive grove setting with panoramic views
• Bruschetta, local meats, cheeses and house wine
• Seasonal pasta course made fresh daily
• Montepulciano and Monte Amiata vistas from table
• Relaxed pace, no rushing through courses
• Menu rotates with the season and harvest

What to expect

You'll arrive in the grove and find yourself at a table surrounded by ancient olive trees. Service is unhurried—bruschetta and antipasti come first, then a proper pasta course that showcases what's in season. Local cheeses and cured meats anchor the spread. Wine flows freely, as does water and post-meal coffee. The backdrop shifts with light and weather, but the views toward the surrounding hills rarely disappoint. Two hours gives you time to eat properly and absorb the setting without feeling hurried.

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