Holiday Farms: il Monticino

Our final dinner at Il Monticino holiday farm

In our area there are a lot of holiday farms like Monticino, Borgo di Colleoli and Canavetro. The landskape of this area is famous all-over the world. 

The wine roads (strada del vino), the rolling hills filled with vineyards and culinary tourism are some of the most important attractions of the area. 

Holiday farms organize wine and food tasting events and guided tours on horseback and nature walks in the woods to give tourists the opportunity to appreciate our landscape. Holiday farms usually provide restaurant facilities, where traditional food is served. 

My holiday farm (il Monticino) is situated in Palaia and it is a family-run business. 

Our typical menu is the following: 

Starters

Mix of cold cuts (ham, salami)

Crostini (toasted bread) with tomato sauce and with peppers sauce

Mix of pickles,

Fried eggplant,

Pappa al pomodoro (a typical dish made with stale bread and tomato sauce). 

First courses

Pasta con ragù di coniglio (pasta with rabbit ragout)

Riso ai Funghi (rice with mushrooms)

Zuppa di pane e cavolo (traditional cabbage soup with bread and beans). 

Second courses

Coniglio fritto (fried rabbit)

Trippa (tripes)

Stewed chicken

Baked pork

Desserts

Cantuccini e vin santo (almond biscuits served with sweet local wine)

Fruit pie

Espresso coffee