A few days ago, we spotted Boccon di Vino, just outside the walls of Montalcino (it was closed that day) and we decided to see if we could get in today. Yes! Open! Serving lunch! Outdoor seating in the sun! View!!
The menu was extensive, but rather than order a la carte, we chose to try the Toscana in Tavola tasting menu for 35€ each.
First course:
Smoked goose breast with orange salt, liver pate with brioche, a crepe filled with lardo and pecorino and topped with tomatoes and arugula, a salad of mixed greens with pine nuts and golden raisins.
Second course:
A homemade ravioli stuffed with gorgonzola with a sauce of pears and chestnut honey.
Third course:
A tiny portion of cream of onion soup with pecorino and a crouton.
Fourth course:
Antico peposo, which is like a slow-cooked beef stew made with brunello and green peppercorns, puree of chick peas.
Fifth course:
Chocolate fondante with white chocolate shavings, cantucci, espresso gelato with espresso beans and dark chocolate shavings.
Needless to say, it was the perfect way to end a very nice time in Tuscany. Now we need a passeggiata and a pisolino.
Ciao, Toscana. Torneremo subito!
I had to read it twice, just to savor the colors, description, and Tuscan care behind each dish. What a lovely ending!
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