Agostini's Farmhouse - Pistoia - Tuscany

Food
If you want to enjoy italian food, DO IT SLOW ! Italians don't like to be in a hurry during meals : it was here in 1986 that the first organized, politically active group decided to tackle the issue head on. Symbolized by a snail, the Slow Food Movement now has chapters in 48 countries and more than 80000 members. If you want to enjoy genuine local food at a convenient price burn all Michelin guides and follow the Snail ! Tommaso is a fan of Slow Food and we'll help you to find a good restaurant, wherever you'll go. In Pistoia there are 10 restaurants recommended by the Slow Food guide, 4 of them within a 10 minutes drive from our house. There is no mass tourism in Pistoia, that's why you will find here only genuine local food.
Wine
Wine, of course. Chianti, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, Vernaccia di S.Gimignano, Morellino... What else to say ? Come and drink a glass of wine!
If you have a healthy interest in wine, you will enjoy a tour on the " Strade del Vino " wine trails. These trails generally follow back roads, passing by a plethora of vineyards, where you can taste, buy and immerse yourself in wine (not literally though). It's a rewarding way to combine sampling a few wines and getting a glimpse of wine production and traditional farm life.