VOLTERRAGUSTO, 2013 – XVI trade show white truffle

volterra gusto 2013
Volterragusto 2013

October 26 to 27 , November 1-2-3
Volterra (PI) , THE CAPITAL ETRUSCO
WHERE TO DISCOVER THE TASTE OF THE TERRITORY.
Two weekends will see the culinary excellence of Volterra
protagonists of stands and tastings, accompanied by performances and initiatives for families .
Among the main events the ” XVI Exhibition of the White Truffle .”
Countdown started for the traditional appointment with ” Volterragusto ”
( www.volterragusto.com ) , one of the most eagerly awaited event of the autumn Tuscan
This year replica its highly successful formula itinerant some of the most
fascinating and least known of the splendid Etruscan city , will become frame WIRE
WIRE , BOCCON BITE , an unmissable journey of taste where next to the fine
local truffle – the protagonist of the XVI WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR –
you can discover the entire basket of excellence in the area of wine , oil, bread ,
cheese , salami , chocolate , and more, directly from those who told them
produces .
The dates to mark down are those of Saturday 27 and Sunday, October 28 , and again
FROM FRIDAY 1 Sunday, November 3 , with hours from 10 am to 20 : an opportunity
unique opportunity to combine a visit to one of the architectural jewels of Tuscany to
opportunity to discover, including tasting sessions and tastings, the good the
Local basket is able to offer.
Among the many side events to signal the now highly anticipated PALIO CACI
( Sunday, October 27 , at 15, Via Franceschini ) race in which CONTRADE of
Volterra will battle doing tumbling along the city route their cheeses ;
the meeting dedicated to the craft beer brewing WEDDINGS ( Sunday, October 27 ,
16 hours ) , with a selection of Tuscan wines accompanied by local products ,
led by Nicola Utzeri founder of the magazine Ferment Beer Magazine , the sympathetic
TRUFFLE HUNTING FOR ALL ! Which will make it possible to accompany the local truffle hunters and
their hounds in search of a joke dressed up with explanations and anecdotes related to this
activities so typical of the Volterra tradition , and yet the performance of the Group
HISTORY : flag bearers and musicians town of Volterra.
Not to mention one of the most important moments of the entire festival , delivery to a
a leading figure in the gastronomic sector – again, as usual,
strictly top secret ! – AWARD JARRO in recognition for its commitment to
dissemination of the culture of good food.
The FISAR – Delegation of Historic Volterra also hold a series of meetings dedicated
wine production of the area, also proposing the cute game Guess
The INTRUDER to locate the places of origin of the wine.
For the duration of the event are also reported JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF
TRUFFLE ( Historic Cellars of Palazzo De Luigi , Via Don Minzoni 19) , meetings
tasting and analysis dedicated to the local truffle and its tradition. Palace
De Luigi , opened in exceptional cases for the occasion, will host THE DISCOVERY OF .. ,
free workshops tasting starring gradually a local product of which
will explain the history , production techniques, characteristics and matching table.
The event ” Volterragusto ” will have a common thread with the event dedicated to the figure
of ” Andy Warhol “, organized by the Fondazione Palazzo Blu in Pisa and GAmm joints .
Volterragusto is an event sponsored by the City of Volterra, organized
by the truffle of the Val di Cecina , FISAR – Delegation of historical
Volterra , The Association ” short chain of Volterra ,” Association Pecorino
of the Crags Volterrane in collaboration with the Organising Committee for the DOP Colline
of Pisa, Volterra and Slow Food Alta Val di Cecina , and Consortium
Tourism and the contribution of the Province of Pisa , Pisa Chamber of Commerce and
Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra

PROGRAM:
WORKSHOP ON THE WINES OF THE LANDS OF TRUFFLE
Saturday, 26 October from 15.00 to 17.00 – Wineries Palazzo Viti
to follow :
• WINES AND LANDS OF BURGUNDY
Giampaolo Gravina , a journalist and contributor to the guide Wines
of Italian Espresso presents his new book – by the FISAR
17.30 Theatre Persius Flaccus (free admission)
• Anchors Aweigh
by the Academy of Music
18.00 – Great Council Hall
• CHORAL CONCERT
Gathered by the Academy of
21.00 Theatre Persius Flaccus
PALIO CACI Volterrani
Challenge between the districts – in coll . Ass with Pecorino Ruffles Volterrane
Sunday, October 27 15:30 – Via Franceschini
TRUFFLE HUNTING FOR ALL !
by Ass . Tartufai the Val di Cecina
Friday, 1 November , 14.30 – Rivers Park
” GROUP HISTORICAL SBANDIERATORI
AND MUSICIANS Volterra ” – EXHIBITION
Friday, 1 November , 15.30 – Piazza dei Priori
WEDDINGS Brewers
Saturday, November 2 , 15:30 – Hall of Justice of the Peace
LITERARY PRIZE JARRO
assigned to ANNA Scafuri TG1 journalist
with the participation of Pres Nat . UNESCO Clubs and Centres
Saturday, November 2nd , 18:00
Great Council Hall of the Palazzo dei Priori –
GALA DINNER WITH TRUFFLE
by the catering Don Beta
Saturday, November 2nd 20:00 – Palazzo Viti
(reservations required 0588 86730 – 340/3660190 )
WINE TASTING of Volterra and Val di Cecina LINKING OF CIGARS
TUSCAN
( with tasting glass € 5.00) by the FISAR
Sunday, 3 November 15.30 – hall of the Justice of the Peace
single combat
by the archers Spadacroce
Sunday, 3 November at 15.30 – Piazza dei Priori
FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD :
TABLE WINE TASTING of Volterra and the Cecina Valley TASTING WITH
PRODUCTS OF SHORT CHAIN
by the FISAR / Emporio del Gusto
from 15.30 to 18.30 – Theatre Persius Flaccus
chocolatiers
from 10.00 to 20.00 – space via Turazza
PRODUCERS short chain
By the Ass Short Chain Volterrano
from 10.00 to 20.00 – Pal basements . Minucci Solaini ( Art Gallery )
JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF TRUFFLE
By the ” Vena di Vino”
from 11.00 – Via Don Minzoni 30
SHOW OF CANDLES AND THE dogwood ” WIN THE CERO ” E ” UT ARMENTUR BALISTARI ”
by the ” Historical Committee of the Districts Volterra ”
Hall of the junta – Palazzo dei Priori
BE ‘ MI ‘ TIME … THE GRANNY’S SNACKS
tasting of old snacks that were preparing our grandmothers .
by Consorzio Turistico Volterra Valdicecina
from 16.00 to 19.00 – at tourist office
ACTION MUSIC IN THE CITY
edited by the Academy of Music – City of Volterra
• Look for restaurants with Volterragusto or visit www.volterragusto.com
• Reduced admission tickets Guarnacci Museum , Art Gallery and Living Museum alabaster
• Volterragusto is twinned with the exhibition ANDY WARHOL – Palazzo Blu PISA (info: office
Tourist Volterra)

WHERE TO STAY :
Villa le Ginepraie
www.leginepraie.com
for groups of 8-12 people

For updates and information on the program, you can always consult
the site www.volterragusto.com (email: info@volterragusto.com), or contact
Consorzio Turistico “Volterra, Val di Cecina, Val d’Era” at  0588-86099  (email:
info@volterratur.it).
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