May 21- May 23, 2011
Defining Peschici is a challenge for me, but Radicondoli comes easy.
Podere La Fonte is our base of operations. It is a short (a little steep) walk up to the village of Radicondoli. The road is stable and even for an old fart like me it is not difficult. Radicondoli has a population of 700 and is situated on a hill in the Tuscan countryside. At night you can see the lights of Volterra and San Gimignano. Florence is one hour away and Siena just forty minutes’ drive thru the back country of Tuscany. More important to me it is in close proximity to the La Cinta Senese. More on that later.
The agriturisimo is hosted by Emanuela and Marco. Accommodations are rustic, comfortable, authentic Tuscan country life amid olive groves, vineyards and fruit trees. It is a little early in the season, but there are the beginnings of a substantial garden. Our apartment is self-catering with a small stove, sink and small refrigerator. Other types of rooms are are available see their website at www.poderelafonte.com.
During our stay the cherries were ripening and the fava beans are ready. These fresh perfect delicacies have been added to vitello(veal)from the butcher in the village and a little pasta. Marco produces a tasty, organic, Vino Rosso Toscano and the olive oil from the farm is very good. What more could anyone ask.
This is a good base for exploration if you are interested in being away from the cities. A car is absolutely needed, but the driving is not difficult.
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