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Farm Tour: the Cinta Senese Tuscan pig, a unique experience to meet the famous Tuscan two-colored pig
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Montepulciano, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences
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Farm Tour: the Cinta Senese Tuscan pig, a unique experience to meet the famous Tuscan two-colored pig
A unique experience to meet the famous Tuscan two-colored pig.
The Cinta Senese is an ancient breed coming from the Siena area, characterized by a black coat and a pink “belt”. The breeders know their pigs one by one, they are bred in the semi-wild state with feed compliant with the Italian DOP and cereals cultivated in the Tuscan countryside. A rural and memorable experience in the farms of the area of Valdichiana Senese including a walk between the vineyard and the olive grove to interact with the “domestic” pigs having fun in the mud. You will learn the history of the Cinta Senese pig and the organoleptic properties of its fine meat and you will learn how to recognize high quality salami. At the end of the tour you will delight your palate with a tasting of Cinta Senese salami or a lunch based on farm products.
Sample Menu
• Tasting of Cinta Senese cold cuts
