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La Spezia & Tuscany Food and Wine Tour: Customize Your Culinary Adventure
Embark on a captivating journey through La Spezia's culinary scene with our customizable food and wine tour. Choose two of the following stops to create your own unique experience, and get in touch for a personalized quote!
🍷 Stop 1: Il Giardino Wine Tasting
Visit the historic Tenuta Il Giardino, nestled beneath the medieval village of Vezzano Ligure. Explore the ancient cellar and oil mill, and learn about winemaking from a certified ONAV taster. Enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s finest wines, accompanied by locally produced farm goods certified by Campagna Amica.
Please note: Reservations required. Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Comfortable footwear recommended.
🥩 Stop 2: Ham and Salami Tasting at Salumificio Marsili
Indulge in the authentic flavors of La Spezia at Salumificio Marsili in Tresana. This family-owned butcher shop, active since the 1930s, produces fresh meats and artisanal salumi using locally raised pigs. Taste their exquisite ham and salami, and experience the tradition passed down through generations.
🔗 Visit: www.salumificiomarsili.com
🥘 Stop 3: Lunch with Panigacci at La Gavrina d'Oro
Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at La Gavrina d'Oro, featuring panigacci—thin, crispy pancakes cooked over an open flame and served with cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal vegetables. It’s a delicious and rustic experience you won’t forget.
🔗 Learn more: www.lagavarinadoro.com
🧀 Stop 4: Cheese Tasting at Il Gradile
Visit Il Gradile, a family-run farm in Mulazzo, Lunigiana, devoted to traditional cheesemaking. Sample a variety of unique pecorino cheeses—some aged in truffle, ash, farro straw, and even grape must. The farm also produces heirloom grains, preserves, and handmade biscuits.
Experience the land, the passion, and the centuries-old techniques that define this hidden gem of Northern Tuscany.
🍄 Stop 5: Truffle Hunt in Lunigiana
Join a professional truffle hunter and their trained dog for an exciting hunt through the woodlands of Lunigiana. Learn the secrets of this elusive delicacy, explore a unique microclimate, and witness the dedication behind truffle cultivation and harvesting.
The tour is offered by a local agricultural company producing not only fresh truffles but also truffle-infused jams, condiments, and even Testarolo—Pontremoli’s signature dish reimagined with truffle and porcini.
🍴 Design Your Experience
Whichever stops you choose, the La Spezia Food and Wine Tour offers a sensory journey through Tuscany's northern borderlands—rich in flavor, heritage, and natural beauty.
Contact us today for a personalized quote and start planning your dream culinary journey!
Buon viaggio e buon appetito!