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Maremma:
An introduction
Giglio Island
Grosseto
Argentario
Capalbio
Castiglione d. Pescaia
Gavorrano
Magliano in Toscana
Manciano
Massa Marittima
Orbetello
Pitigliano
Sorano
Inland hills
Gastronomy
Maremma travel guides
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Photo (c)
Ramperto
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Maremma: Gastronomy
The quality of the food and wine alone is
sufficient reason to visit this province. Beyond the appeal of the
sea and the hills or that of the archeological attractions,
there is acquacotta, the dish par excellence of the Maremma, or
delicious papparedelle alla lepre, egg noodles with hare sauce,
or tortelli ripieni di bietola e ricotta con sughi di carne,
ravioli stuffed with chard and ricotta cheese with meat sauce, to make a
visit worth while.
In order to appreciate this land, it is important to learn what
it can offer, being especially careful to take in its
contrasting flavors, strong and mild, fragrant and decisive.
It's easy to talk about food and wine in this setting where
dishes are simple and genuine. The Maremma cuisine has
maintained its traditional recipes with their wealth of variety.
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In a land of hunters, there are tasty dishes of wild-boar,
hare and pheasant. But there are also fish dishes which are
delicate and vigorous at the same time. Then there are soups and
garlic breads boasting of delicious local olive oil and
innumerable cheeses and wines.
Both the wines and the olive oils
from this area are exceptional. Fine D.O.C. wines exalt the
unique flavors of the excellent local dishes. The Maremma offers
many wine and gastronomical itineraries to serious connoisseurs
and those who simply love good food and wine.
One may follow the Strade del Vino: the "Colli di Maremma"
with one of the princes of Tuscan red, Morellino di Scansano;
the "Montegregio-Massa Marittima" with examples of the Maremma's
new wine growing and producing abilities and, the last founded,
Montecucco with the unique flavors of a wine born on mountain slopes.
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Wild boar - Photo (c)
≈ Giacomo ≈
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The Maremma countryside is not only a feast for the eyes, but offers
other hidden treasures that must be discovered and enjoyed with the
patience and tranquility of the seasons.
These are treasures known for thousands of years. The Etruscans had already begun to
know and revere them: the scents of olive oil, chestnuts,
wines; the dense flavors of honey, cheese, fruit.
There are numerous oil and wine producers active in the towns
throughout the Maremma. Many of them offer the possibility of
staying at their establishments in order to follow the various
production phases. But the many products typical of the Maremma
may also be sampled and enjoyed during the numerous town fairs.
These are usually dedicated to their own oil and wine production
as well as chestnuts and honey.
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Text courtesy of
APT Maremma
(c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti
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