SAPORI DELLE CRETE ED. 2011

SAPORI DELLE CRETE ED. 2011

PROGRAM

SATURDAY, 9 APRIL
Asciano, Tourist Office

17,00 Assaggi d’Arte- "Taste of Art": presentation of Crete Senesi agricultural products promotion. Learn about local products as presented by the producers. Project funded by Regione-Toscana and promoted by Asciano Municipality, with the participation of CCN of Asciano.

SATURDAY, 16 APRIL “Chiusure in Piazza”
Chiusure

10,30 Inauguration of “Chiusure in Piazza”.
Exhibits and market featuring typical foods.

From 11,00 The Artichoke of Chiusure ...and more
Gastronomic stand opens: operated by ”Il Castello di Chiusure" Association.

15,30 Live performance of popular songs of the Tuscan tradition by La Compagnia “La Chiusurina”.

From 16,30 “How We Amused Ourselves”
Old-fashioned outdoor games for adults and children. Workshop for children (church courtyard)

17,30 ARTichock:: inauguration urban art in Chiusure (Assaggi d'Arte project).

20,00 The Art of Food- Guided supper of artichokes organized by Ass. Il Castello di Chiusure
Fee: 28 euros Reservation is obligatory

From morning: exhibition "Sapori ad Arte": contest of graphic illustration for the promotion of "Sapori
delle Crete" ed. 2012 (church courtyard)

SUNDAY, 17 APRIL “Chiusure in Piazza”
Chiusure

9,30 Trekking and tasting- An easy walk exploring nature in Crete Senesi from Monterongriffoli to Chiusure.
During the tour the guide will talk about cheese, artichoke, olive oil, products that will be tasted at the end of the tour.
9,15 Meeting point in Chiusure (plaza of the well) Departure Tranfer by bus to Monterongriffoli.
Arrival time: 13.00.
Level of difficulty- Easy; km. 8.700
Fee: 10 euros
Reservation is obligatory

10,30 Visit to the artichoke garden.
Meeting point in Chiusure (plaza of the well)

From 11,00 The Artichoke of Chiusure ...and more
Gastronomic stand opens, operated by ”Il Castello di Chiusure" Association.

Exhibits and market featuring typical foods.

From 11,00 “How We Amused Ourselves”
Old-fashioned outdoor games for adults and children. Workshop for children (church courtyard)
15,00 When the Band went by...” performance by Asciano's "Soc. Filarmonica G.Verdi" band.
From 16.00 “CinemAmabile” : cinema in motion, short films (church courtyard)

MONDAY 25 APRIL "Chiusure in Piazza…" for children
Chiusure

10,00 Treasure hunt for children: discovering the secrets of Chiusure.
Meeting point in Chiusure (plaza of the well)

10,30 Visit to the artichoke garden.
Meeting point in Chiusure (plaza of the well)

From 11,00 The Artichoke of Chiusure ...and more
Gastronomic stand opens, operated by ”Il Castello di Chiusure" Association.

Exhibits and market featuring typical foods and crafts

From 15,00 Geppetto's workshop: Workshop for children and parents, with wood and carpentry tools (church courtyard )

18,30 Award ceremony for “Sapori ad Arte”, competition of graphic illustration for the promotion of
"Sapori delle Crete" ed. 2012 (plaza of the well)


SUNDAY, 1 MAY Fair of S.Isidoro
Arbia
From the morning on – Market along the main street of Arbia


SATURDAY, 7 MAY
Asciano, Mediateca, Museo Cassioli
16,30 Roundtable
The Art of Food: quality food products of the Crete Senesi - Enriching the Territory.
With Anna Maria Betti (Siena Province Council) and local producers. Following the roundtable, Asciano producers and restaurants will host a tasting of their products.

SUNDAY, 8 MAY Market of Crete Senesi special edition dedicated to Pecorino
cheese
Asciano

From 9.00 Market of Crete Senesi organized by Pro Loco Asciano
Pecorino Cheese tasting event, organized by Pro loco and Onaf Association

9,30 Trekking: Poppies and sheep An easy tour in the area of Torre a Castello, where there are herds of sheep and cheese producers. A walk exploring to appreciate the beauty of this tuscan countryside.
9,30 Meeting point in Torre a Castello (with own car) and start tour. Arrival time: 12.00. Transfer to Asciano to visit the Market of Crete Senesi
Level of difficulty- Easy; km. 9.200
Fee: 10 euros
Reservation is obligatory

16,00 Inauguration sculpture of Crete Senesi pecorino cheese (Assaggi d'arte project)

17,00 The Art of Food: mini-course on Pecorino (sheepmilk) cheese, organized by Onaf association.
Free. Reservations are appreciated (S. Agostino church)

18,00 “The Druzzola of Crete senesi cheese” Traditional game with cheese rounds.


SATURDAY, 14 MAY “Museo Amico”
Museo Palazzo Corboli

21.15 The banquet of the Etruscans Guided visit on Etruscan banquets and symposi, with
“etruscan” wine tasting. Free. Reservations are appreciated


SUNDAY, 15 MAY “Museum Amico”

Museo Cassioli
16.00 Guided visit of the exhibition “Amos Cassioli e il Risorgimento dipinto”
Free.


Asciano on a plate
The art of food

Asciano municipal administration, in collaboration with local restaurants, S.C .Biancane and FISAR
Valdichiana delegation present themed meals featuring local Crete Senesi products with inspiration from selected paintings. A new way to try restaurants and products!
Reservations are important! Please make them with the restaurant.

Thursday, 21 April 20,30
Rosticceria La Brace
Via Mameli, 9/11 Asciano
Tel 0577.718056

An evening of Appetizers
Capocollo di cinta e buristo (cured meats)
Crostini neri alla maniera della nonna (local paté)
Bruschetta al pomodoro
Assaggi di ribollita, fusilli al pecorino e noci, risotto ai carciofi (3 mini first courses)
Carciofo alla piastra (grilled artichokes)
Insalata di campo (salad)
Pecorino con marmellata di fichi (cheese and fruit preserves)
Cost € 20.00



Thursday, 28 April 20,30
Pizzeria L'Angolo dello Sfizio
Corso Matteotti, 36/37 Asciano
Tel/fax 0577.717128

Pizza meets the taste of Crete
Pizza with Cinta Senese, truffles, artichokes, cheese and many other flavors.
Cakes
Red and blond belgian beers
Cost € 20,00


Thursday, 5 May 20,30
Ristorante Valentino
Via S. Marie 114 Asciano
Tel. 0577718005 Cel. 3398030409

Dinner with "la storia della Ruota di Barlaam"
with sommelier -Fisar Valdichiana
Terrina di selvaggina (wild game antipasta)
Cavolo con le fette e salvia fritta in pastella (fried sage and cabbage)
Zuppa di cipolle e tartufo gratinata (truffled onion soup)
Pici al ragù dell'aia (pici with fowl meat sauce)
Tagliata di cinta senese al percorino con dadolata di rape (Cinta pork steak with cheese and greens)
Carciofi fritti (fried artichokes)
Focaccia alla crema al caffè (coffee flavored cake)
Vini offerti dal Consorzio Valdichiana
Cost € 30,00


Thursday, 12 May 20,30
Ristorante La Torre
Loc. Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Tel 0577.707022

Dinner with "ritratti di Marcello Cerrini degli Spannocchi di Visconti e Cassioli"
with sommelier -Fisar Valdichiana
Filetti di sgombro con ceci al fiasco e sformato di spinaci alla finanziera (fish fillet, garbanzos and spinach casserole)
Farro di Don Celso allo zafferano (saffron spelt)
Pasticcio tartufato (truffled pastry)
Trippa di nonna “Luisa” (tripe)
Spezzatino di chianina con carciofi in padella (sauteed beef with artichoke)
Focaccia (baked dessert)
Vini offerti dal Consorzio delle Grance Senesi
Cost: € 30.00


Thursday, 19 May 20,30
Ristorante La Mencia
Corso G. Matteotti, 85
Tel 0577.718227

Dinner with "l’Annunciazione di Francesco di Valdambrino"
with sommelier -Fisar Valdichiana
Marinata di vitello con misticanza (veal and vegetables)
Frittatina di carciofi con marzolino delle crete (artichoke and cheese omlete)
Minestra asciutta della massaia (soup)
Raviolo aperto alla ricotta con zucchine e porri croccanti (open-style ricotta ravioli with crispy zucchini and leek)
Petto d’anatra con spinaci e pinoli (duck breast with spinach and pinenuts)
Arrosto di chianina e verdure dell’orto (roast beef and garden veg.)
Tortino al mascarpone e fragole (strawberry and mascarpone cake)
Vini offerti dal Consorzio delle Grance Senesi
Cost: € 30.00

Thursday, 26 May 20,30
Ristorante San Valentino
S.P. 451 Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Tel 0577.707153

Dinner with "ritratto del musicista Formichi di Luigi Mussini"
with sommelier -Fisar Valdichiana
Antipasto tricolore: acciughe sotto pesto, crostone di pecorino, pappa al pomodoro (anchovies, cheese and tomato)
Pici al ragù di anatra (pasta with duck meat sauce)
Agnello al buglione con flan di carciofi (lamb with artichoke flan)
Crema zabaione (eggcream dessert)
Vini offerti dalla Tenuta Castelnuovo Tancredi
Cost € 30.00


For information and reservations:
Restaurants or
Biancane S.C.
Cel. 349.7504247
Tel. 0577.718811
biancane@inwind.it