Six evenings built on tradition and taste, among the villages of the Province of Siena, the DOC and DOCG wines of the area, the “Ricciarelli” and “Panforte” PGI products of Siena, as well as the warmth of local hospitality.
The autumn programme is finally making its return, inviting us to discover new recipes, wine and food pairings, and new experiences. This is: “Tra Borghi e Cantine, Where tradition meets taste”.
The first event takes place on October 16 2025 in Monteriggioni, at Osteria dell’Abate. This evening will be followed by five more experiences, always on Thursdays at 8.30 p.m. until November 27 2025. We will visit Rapolano, Bettolle, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, and Montalcino.
The event is promoted by Confcommercio Siena in collaboration with Vetrina Toscana and the Chamber of Commerce Arezzo Siena. Also included in the programme are Fisar Valdelsa Delegation, Fisar Valdichiana Delegation, the Ricasoli Secondary School of Siena, and the Artusi Hotel School of Chianciano.
The tastings also mark the return of the competition: at each evening, a panel of experts will be invited to vote. The participant with the highest score will receive an award at Wine&Siena 2026. For those attending dinner at the various events, there will again be the chance to visit the wineries whose wines feature on the menus or to take advantage of special discounts.
“Restaurants are the places where history, traditions and the territory meet to offer a sensory journey through the territory of Siena,” says Elena Lapadula, head of Cat Confcommercio Siena and organiser of the event. “We continue to bring together the history of the villages and restaurateurs, nature, flavours and wine for a truly complete experience. The restaurateurs share their art, creativity and commitment to promoting tradition, creating new flavours and tastes. A special thanks goes to the restaurateurs, who in turn select the wineries for the wine pairings, to Fisar, whose sommeliers will serve the wine, and to the two schools, ISS Ricasoli and Artusi, with the students taking part in the various evenings. A special thanks also to Coripanf and to the companies participating in the “La Dolce Strada Trova l’Igp” project, showcasing their PGI specialities: “Ricciarelli” and “Panforte di Siena”. I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that authentic Ricciarelli and Panforte di Siena are only those bearing the PGI trademark.”
The Events Programme.
The event kicks off on October 16 2025, at Osteria Bottega dell’Abate in Monteriggioni, where the dishes will be paired with Chianti Classico DOCG from Mazza Società Agricola, while on the “La Dolce Strada” route, we will meet the Pasticceria Le Campane pastry shop.
On October 23 2025, the event moves to Bettolle with Ristorante Redaelli, where the dishes will be paired with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG from Poliziano, while on the “La Dolce Strada” Pasticceria Sinatti will be ready to welcome us.
On October 30 2025, the focus shifts to Rapolano Terme, where “Tra Borghi e Cantine” will arrive at Osteria il Granaio. The dishes on the menu will be paired with Chianti Classico DOCG from Azienda Agricola Gabriele Mazzeschi, while on the “La Dolce Strada” itinerary, we will encounter the La Fabbrica del Panforte bakery and pastry shop.
Returning north, on November 13 2025, the event is set to reach San Gimignano, at Ristorante il Pino with the wines of Cappellasantandrea Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, and on “La Dolce Strada Trova l’Igp” route, we will meet Masoni Pietro.
The following week, on November 20 2025, the event moves south to Bettolle, where at Ristorante Betulia we will taste the wines of Salcheto Società Agricola, Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, while the “La Dolce Strada” will once again feature La Fabbrica del Panforte.
The grand finale will take place on November 27 2025, in Montalcino, with Trattoria il Pozzo and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Col D’Orcia. Here, on the “La Dolce Strada”, there will be the Pasticceria Corsini pastry shop.
How to join and be a part of the various events.
For information and reservations, please contact Elena Lapadula at elapadula@confcommercio.siena.it
All the events are available on the website www.borghiecantinesiena.it, in the news section of www.confcommercio.siena.it, and on the Facebook page of Confcommercio (Siena).
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