点评:While staying in Cortona, we arranged a Truffle Hunt at a local farm/winery, Santa Vittoria, about one-half hour west. We met Mauro the owner and began our day in the wine cellar tasting some of his wonderful wine. He then proceeded to educate us with facts that, having about 50 vineyard tours in our life, were still new to us. He also introduced us to his plan to bring back some ancient grains and why. Absolutely fascinating! Having completed this portion of the visit, we moved down to the hazelnut vineyard and met lovely Aisha, our truffle-hunting hound. As we wandered around the orchard and learned many facts about what they are accomplishing at SV, Aisha would find a truffle and Mauro would dig it up. After a nice wander and more education, we returned to the kitchen and met his lovely wife. Lunch was prepared with wine pairings. I’ve got to say that after many elegant restaurants and lovely trattorias in Tuscany over the previous 2 weeks, this was the most amazing meal we could ever have hoped for. Not only does Mauro make wine, hunt truffles and run a full farm, he is an incredible Chef too! Wow, it could not have been better. We even got shown the apartments that are for rent in the vineyard and are making plans to return with friends to stay overnight! I don’t know where he finds the time.
翻译:在科尔托纳逗留期间,我们在当地的一个农场/酿酒厂 Santa Vittoria 安排了一次松露狩猎活动,该酒厂位于西边约半小时车程处。我们遇到了主人 Mauro,并在酒窖里品尝了一些他酿制的美酒,开始了一天的行程。然后,他开始向我们介绍一些事实,虽然我们一生中已经参观过大约 50 次葡萄园,但这些事实对我们来说仍然很新鲜。他还向我们介绍了他带回一些古老谷物的计划以及原因。绝对令人着迷!完成这部分参观后,我们前往榛子葡萄园,遇到了可爱的 Aisha,我们的松露狩猎犬。当我们在果园里漫步并了解他们在 SV 取得的成就时,Aisha 会找到松露,而 Mauro 会把它挖出来。经过愉快的漫步和更多了解后,我们回到厨房,见到了他可爱的妻子。午餐是与葡萄酒搭配准备的。我不得不说,在过去两周里,我们在托斯卡纳品尝过许多优雅的餐厅和可爱的小餐馆,这顿饭是我们从未期待过的最美味的一餐。 Mauro 不仅会酿酒、采松露和经营一个完整的农场,他还是一名了不起的厨师!哇,再好不过了。我们甚至参观了葡萄园里出租的公寓,并计划和朋友们一起回来过夜!我不知道他哪里有时间。