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Tuscany
Tuscany is where we began and remains a special place for us today.
29 years ago, Marco moved from Milan and began promoting the area's cycling and gastronomy.
We know this land inside and out and will guide you on an unforgettable and special journey.
The scenery where art and nature are in harmony can only be experienced by cycling.
It will remain.
food
Pici all'aglione (Pici in Aglione Sauce) | Cinghiale in Umido (Wild Boar Stew) | Cinta Senese Meat Dish | Florentine T-Bone Steak (Bistecca Fiorentina) | Ribollita (Tuscan Vegetable Soup) |
Pappardelle with duck ragout (Pappardelle alla nana) | Maremma-style ravioli (Ravioli maremmani)
wine
Brunello di Montalcino | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Morellino di Scansano | Chianti Classico |
Vin Santo | Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Must see!
Piazza del Campo in Siena | Florence | Montepulciano, Montalcino
San Gimignano (Montepulciano, Montalcino, San Gimignano) | Pienza | Maremma
Choose the Tuscany tour that's right for you.
White dirt roads, golden hills, authentic local flavors, beautiful villages - excitement awaits.
We will show you the true charm of Tuscany.
History, origin of place names, climate
The name "Tuscany" comes from Tuscia, an area inhabited by the ancient Etruscans. After Roman rule, the region was contested in the Middle Ages between the city-states of Florence, Siena, and Pisa. During the Renaissance, under the Medici family, Florence flourished as a center of art and culture. In 1861, Tuscany joined the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.
Many village names have Etruscan or Latin origins: for example, "Montalcino" means "Oak Mountain", "Pienza" is named after Pope Pius II, and "Siena" is said to come from Senio, the son of Remus, who appears in the myth of the founding of Rome.
The climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and relatively mild winters. The hills offer cool summer nights. The best times to cycle are from March to June or from September to November.
Tuscan wine: excellence and culture
Tuscany is known as one of the world's leading wine-producing regions. The main grape variety is Sangiovese, and representative wines made from it include Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Other high-quality wines that are famous include Morellino di Scansano and the "Super Tuscan" wines Sassicaia and Ornellaia.
In addition, the region produces a wide variety of white and dessert wines, including Vernaccia from San Gimignano and Vin Santo, a sweet wine that is popular as an after-dinner drink.
トスカーナの料理
Tuscan cuisine is characterised by its rustic flavours, which emphasise the quality of the ingredients and simplicity.
Typical primo piatto (appetizers/pasta dishes) include the vegetable soup "ribollita," tomato and bread "pappa al pomodoro," and "pici alli arione" served with a garlicky sauce. In areas with a hunting culture, "pappardelle al cinghiale" made with wild boar ragout is also common.
The most famous secondo (main dish) is "Bistecca alla Fiorentina," a Tuscan specialty T-bone steak grilled over charcoal and served rare. Traditional salami includes "Finocchiona," which is flavored with fennel, and "Tuscan prosciutto." "Pecorino cheese from Pienza" is also famous.
For dessert, there is "cantucci," which is eaten dipped in Vin Santo, traditional Sienese sweets "panforte" and "ricciarelli," and "grape schiacciata," which is only available in autumn.
During your Cicloposse tour, you will also be given a cooking class at an agritourism property, where you will work together to create a traditional meal using fresh local ingredients.
