Tuscany – Fruits of the forest

Fruits forest of Tuscany
Fruits forest of Tuscany

In the abundant glades the slopes of Tuscany Apennines, bilberry picking is widespread due to the good soil.
There are, however, many other typical tuscan fruits of the forest as strawberries  and raspberries.
The cultivation of other species such as redcurrants and gooseberries ha salso begun and wonderful jams are produced.
recent business initiatives have created a true market in many  areas of Tuscany for fruits of the forest, whether they be fresh.
Such as the quality strawberries, or preserved. “Garfagnino Mushroom” alone merits a visit to the area, its smell and taste remain inimitabile, whether fresh or dried, coke followiing the traditional recipies of  Valle del Serchio (Lucca area).

Tuscany – Anghiari, medieval village

anghiari-tuscany
Anghiari - Tuscany

Anghiari, has origins very old, it looks a typically medieval and is perched up on a hillside, looking Tiber and Sovara valleys. From the valley, if you look up, you can enjoy a beautiful view. The wandering in a streets of old village is even more delightful.
The visitors can admire the traditional stone houses (tuscany)and attractive small squares wich reflect the history town.