Archive for 'November'

Chianni is a stunning town in the Pisa province of Tuscany that lies about 35 kilometres outside of Pisa city. It is a little Tuscan gem, tucked into a sea of grape vines, chestnut woods and olive trees. Overlooking the scenic Valdera Valley, Chianni is located close to other towns of interest such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Pisa. It’s a beautifully preserved 12th century town with quaint little streets, well-kept houses and welcoming townsfolk.

Renting a villa in Chianni is easy and offers tourists a beautiful area to explore during their time here.

Attend the delicious and entertaining Wild Boar Festival of Chianni which has been hosted here since 1976!

Savour the rich flavours of stews, pasta sauces and pies made from the succulent meat of the wild boar and learn all about the ancient traditions of hunting and cooking this animal in the local area.

Book from a fine choice of Chianni vacation villa rentals where you can visit the town with ease and many other wonderful attractions in the Tuscan countryside.

The festival takes place from early to mid-November each year in the medieval town of Chianni in Pisa province. Delicious smells rise from the stalls of cooks throughout the town, serving up their version of a wild boar delicacy among other Slow Food products of Tuscany. Enjoy the lively atmosphere here which is enhanced by the sound of traditional music throughout the day and dancing events at night.

Go on holiday to Tuscany in autumn and experience a wealth of beauty, colour and flavour! The autumn months in Tuscany are busy ones for its people as grapes are being harvested and produced into wine, mainly in September.

Choose from a stunning range of villa rentals in Tuscany and enjoy the exquisite scenery and attractions that surround you!

Between October and November the olives are harvested and pressed into olive oil and truffle season has also begun!

If you’re planning a delightful vacation to Tuscany during the months of November or December then be sure to check out some of these incredible fairs and festivals! Stay in a charming villa rental in San Miniato where you can take part in the following food festival.

The ‘La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco’ which is the infamous white truffle fair in San Miniato attracts hundreds of visitors each year. It takes place across the last three weekends of November where tourists can indulge in a whole range of truffle related activities! San Miniato produces around 25% of Italy’s white truffles which has helped greatly to make it a prosperous town.

Sitting atop three hillsides that dominate their section of the Arno river valley, San Miniato has resided for hundreds of years. Recorded history dates back to the time of Etruscans and the Romans, but archaeological evidence shows that a settlement of some type has existed on this spot since the Paleolithic era.

The city today lies in the province of Pisa and has roughly 27,000 people in it. On first inspection, San Miniato may not appear to be anything out of the ordinary for Tuscany. Look closer, and a bit lower and you just might find something though...

San Miniato is known for not something that grows above ground, such as the olives and grapes that are so iconic for the region. Instead, this small town produces 25% of Italy's white truffles, prized by chefs and gourmands everywhere. Known as the Tuber Magnatum Pico, or the Food of the Kings, it grows only centimeters below the ground and can be found in a very limited area. As many things in Italy, strict laws govern how the truffles can be gathered and sold. It was here in San Miniato that the largest white truffle on record was found. It was presented as a gift to a visiting Harry Truman just after the end of his presidency in 1954.