Asciano on a plate The art of food in Tuscany, Siena

Sapori delle Crete 2012
PROGRAM

SATURDAY, 21 APRIL
“Chiusure in Piazza” - Chiusure

10.30 Tenth anniversary of “Chiusure in piazza”: inauguration. 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 16.00 ARTichock... children “Small hands, big artists: paint with the hands". Creative laboratory for children (church courtyard)

17,00 Inauguration “The art of the artichoke”: exhibition operated by DIDEE Association’s Artists and by the filmaker Federico Stampa (Le Piazze farm)

18.00 Meeting “Artichokes of Chiusure: current situation and new perspectives”
Tenth anniversary of “Chiusure in piazza”: from the origin of the festival to birth of the Città del Carciofo Association (Le Piazze farm)

Ore 20.00 * The art of food: Guided supper of artichokes, organized by Il Castello di Chiusure Association
Fee: € 30. Reservation is obligatory

From morning: "Sapori ad Arte" exhibition: contest of graphic illustration for the promotion of "Sapori
delle Crete" ed. 2013 (church courtyard)

21 - 22 - 25 APRILE:
* Workshop: “Tell with the senses: photographic record of an event related to culture and products "
Photojournalism for build a stock image and mount a video about Chiusure in Piazza.
21 – 22, April: meeting, shooting, editing the material, design-presentation.
25, April: assembling materials and slide projection. The video is then sent to a selection for a television broadcast on a national channel.
Fee € 120 / € 80 for student. Reservation is obligatory

SUNDAY, 22 APRIL
“Chiusure in Piazza” - Chiusure

Ore 09.30 *Trekking: walking with photographs in Crete Senesi”. An easy walk exploring nature in Trequanda and 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) Transfer by bus to Trequanda. Arrival time: 13.00.
Easy difficulty; km. 9,200
Fee: € 10
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.

15,00 When the Band went by...” performance by Asciano's "Soc. Filarmonica G.Verdi" band.

From 16.00 ARTichock... children “Small hands, big artists: paint with the hands". Creative laboratory
for children (church courtyard)

17.30 The art of food: “Learn how to taste olive oil”. Conjunctions with artichoke. Organized by AICOO
Association and oil producers. Free; Reservation is obligatory

WEDNESDAY, 25 APRIL
“Chiusure in Piazza… for children” - Chiusure

10.00 Treasure hunt for children: to discover 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: Creative laboratory for children and parents, with wood and carpentry
tools (church courtyard )

From 16.00 ChiassoInStrada: itinerant music

18.30 Award ceremony for “Sapori ad Arte” competition of graphic illustration for the promotion of
"Sapori delle Crete" ed. 2013 (plaza of the well)


DOMENICA 6 MAGGIO
“Fair of S.Isidoro” - Arbia
From the morning: Market along the main street of the town


SUNDAY, 13 MAY
Market of Crete Senesi special edition dedicated to Pecorino cheese - Asciano

From 9.00 Market of Crete Senesi organized by Pro Loco Asciano
Sales and tasting Pecorino Cheese

9,00 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.
9,00 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
Easy difficulty; km. 10,20
Fee: € 10
Reservation is obligatory

17,00 The art of food: mini-course on Pecorino cheese, organized by Onaf association.
Free. Reservations are appreciate (S. Agostino)

18,00 ”The Druzzola of Crete Senesi cheese” Traditional game with cheeses organized by Asciano Old District


SATURDAY, 19 MAY
“Museum friend” - Asciano, Museo Palazzo Corboli

18.00 Museum listening. Readings, choral music, will accompany the tour of the museum Corboli Palace, with the direct involvement of the Asciano’s Associations
Free. Reservations are appreciate


Info:
Biancane S.C.
HYPERLINK "mailto:biancane@inwind.it" biancane@inwind.it
cel. 3497504247



Asciano on a plate
The art of food

The municipal administration, in collaboration with local restaurants, and S.C .Biancane, Fisar delegation
Valdichiana, offers formal dinners with menu of products of the Crete Senesi.
Restaurants and different ways to enjoy our excellent products!


20,30 Thursday May, 3
Pizzeria L'Angolo dello Sfizio
of Roberta Galasso
Corso Matteotti, 36/37
Tel/fax 0577.717128
Pizza meets the tastes of Crete
Tasting pizza with Cinta Senese, truffles, artichokes, pecorino
Sweet
Craft beers
Cost: € 20,00


20,30 Thursday May, 10
Ristorante La Mencia
of Gallorini e Nocentini
Corso G. Matteotti, 85
Tel 0577.718227
Dinner with: San Michele Arcangelo che uccide il drago by Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Zucchini Parmesan
Codfish and onions baked
Tagliolini with ricotta and sundried tomatoes
Penne with meat sauce and eggplant boundary
Chicken with rosemary
Chianina beef shin with roasted artichoke
Sheep's yogurt and strawberries
With the participation of the sommelier Fisar Valdichiana
Wine pairings: Az. Pietrafitta of San Gimignano
Cost: € 30

20,30 Thursday May, 17
Ristorante La Torre
of Gianfranco Giustarini
Loc. Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Tel 0577.707022
Dinner with: La Ciociara by Angelo Visconti
Ciaccino with feta cheese, artichoke frittata, cold cuts, dips
Mushroom Soup
Pappardelle with hare
Braised wild boar with spinach
Venison with roasted eggplant
Struffoli with acacia honey
With the participation of the sommelier Fisar Valdichiana
Wine pairings: Az.Agr. Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Cost: € 30


20,30 Thursday May, 24
Locanda Amordivino
of Lucio e Monica
Corso Matteotti, 126/128
Tel 05771656607
Dinner with: La Sala delle Stagioni in Palazzo Corboli
Black Toast Tuscan with chicken and vin santo soup 
Maremmano with turnip stew pigeon in the old way
Timballo of rice and field greens in saffron sauce
Rabbit with lardo of Colonnata, with herbs and flowers of artichoke
Pork stew with white wine
Cream to lavender flowers with its crackers
With the participation of the sommelier Fisar Valdichiana
Wine pairings: Az.Agr. Fattoria del Colle di Cinelli Colombini - Trequanda
Cost: € 30,00

20,30 Thursday May, 31
Ristorante San Valentino
Of Gigliola Giustarini
S.P. 451 Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Tel 0577.707153
Dinner with: Ritratto di Chiara Lardori by Giuseppe Cassioli
Diced fried, marinated Chianina, pumpkin flower
Puree of chickpeas
Fans filled with buffalo burrata
Chunks of roast duck and guinea fowl with grapes
Artichoke flan with chicken livers
Strawberries and cream served with biscuits
With the participation of the sommelier Fisar Valdichiana
Wine pairings: Tenute Silvio Nardi – Casale del Bosco - Montalcino
Cost: € 30,00


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