Farm Tour: the Cinta Senese Tuscan pig

Highlights

  • 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.

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Farm Tour: the Cinta Senese Tuscan pig, a unique experience to meet the famous Tuscan two-colored pig

What’s included?

  • Visit to the Cinta Senese breeding farm and meeting with the pigs and explanation about their breed

  • Tasting featuring a board of Cinta Senese cold cuts, or light lunch including the breeding farm’s products.

  • Glass and glass keeper

  • Transportation service on request

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Valdichiana Living

About operator:

Valdichiana Living is an Incoming Travel Agency made to let you experience in a wonderful territory in the south of Tuscany: Valdichiana Senese. Valdichiana Living is a team of people who work in synergy with the companies of the area, in order to accommodate the "temporary guests" and to guide them in a travel experience taylor made. Valdichiana Living is a project born inside the Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese, an association of wineries, farms, hotels, agriturismi, restaurants, wine bars, spa, producers of local specialties, associations active in the area. The municipalities of Valdichiana Senese are partners of "Strada del Vino": Cetona, Chianciano Terme, Chiusi, Montepulciano, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano, Sinalunga , Torrita, Trequanda and Unione dei Comuni della Valdichiana Senese; a network of people committed to make Valdichiana Senese an increasingly hospitable and alive territory with their hard work.

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