BMW Tuscany Drive and TT - Summer 2008

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nice pictures .....

more pictures ......plsssssss

 

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Speaking of Ribena, as we enter the small building nest to the farmhouse we saw this. Hmm..

 

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And this...

This is definitely NOT a nuclear powerplant. Let me see...this is how they make Ribena. Gone are the days when people with warts on their feet jumping on the grapes all day long. The one marked with "Montepulciano" label - is the best of the best. Bro Jerman, please take note.

 

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This place is called a cellar.

 

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This farmhouse actually partcipates in agriturismo. You can actually stay with the family and spend a few nights here for an authentic Tuscan experience. Agriturismo comes in many forms. You can choose to stay in a vineyard, on top of the hill, in the middle of nowhere or something like the one featured in the movie Gladiator, where the hero Russell Crowe enters the heaven's gate. Very cool indeed.

 

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Is this where they make the famous sirap limau buih?

 

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Is this where they make the famous sirap limau buih?

Not really. This is where they make sirap yang sedap tu - sirap pandan.:top:

 

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To all gladiator fans out there, this is for you. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQzL07gCUzw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svE2DRRopzE

 

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Now it's TT time. Well, actually lunch time. The venue is at Frattoria il Pulcino, just before Montepulciano. It was housed in a 16th century farmhouse own by the Ercolani family. Very nice and cosy place.

For more information go to:

www.andareintoscana.it

 

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The town of Montepulciano.




Another view of Montepulciano from the panoramic terrace where we had our lunch.

 

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Bro funfer, nice trip and good pics view... :top:

 

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Here comes the salad.




It goes very well with Pulcino's home grown olive oil.





And not to forget the balsamic vinegar.

 

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The bruschetta (pronounced brus-kay-tah) is a great way to start. Almost finished.

 

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This is called Pici is an oversized spaghetti. About the same size as laksa. You can only find this in TUscany.

PICI PASTA, all’aglione,
with ragù and with truffles;

Pici is an oversized spaghetti. About the same size as laksa. You can only find this in Tuscany.

 

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San Benedetto Acqua Minerale. Best served when chilled. Very high calcium content.

 

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Superbikes in front of the city wall of Montalcino.

 

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Stella Ercolani (right) and her mother Gabriella Matassini.

One big happy family.

Sergio Ercolani and Gabriella Matassini created their strong agency while raising six children. Since the children were very young, each has contributed to the business in his or her own special way.
Elisabetta is dedicated to collaborating with her sisters.
Cecilia manages the restaurant and menu of Fattoria Pulcino.
Carlo and Marco’s interests are in the field of agriculture, overseeing personally the production of wine and olive oil. They also manage and organize all the family’s shops and enoteca (wine tastings) in Montepulciano.
Angela heads traditional Tuscan cooking at the family’s restaurant, Fattoria Pulcino, and biological productions.
Stella, along with her mother, heads receiving and sales at Fattoria Pulcino.
The Fattoria Pulcino Restaurant can be found on the road from Chianciano, on the right, just before Montepulciano.

 

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On the way to Siena.