The Italian sense of taste and style is famous for its simple elegance, fine design, uncompromising components and ingredients, and visual beauty. This area of Tuscany is a treasure trove for those looking for the finest in gastro-enological products and superbly hand-wrought items, such as pasta, cured meats, pecorino cheese, leather, ceramics, terracotta, copperware, wrought ironwork, and so much more. These items are produced by artisans, in their small workshops, in villages both large and small. Many of them produce their goods using traditional techniques, taking great pains to ensure excellence and beauty, function and design, and taste and value. We will be delighted to tell you about the local artisans and show you where to find them. These are purchases you will cherish for many years after your Tuscan dream vacation is just a memory.
Most of the small artisans in our area do not have websites, some are only in Italian; however, we are happy to list those below in order to give you some idea of the artisanal richness there exists in our area:
For those who enjoy shopping wherever they go, or even for those who want something fun to do just in case it is raining outside, there is fabulous discount shopping close by at outlet malls with major Italian designers and brand names at incredible discounts! Italian factory outlets are like none you have seen before. These stores offer the real thing at ridiculous discounts along with a suitably designer environment and good service. Just 20 minutes away is the Valdichiana Outlet Village with over 200 stores for clothing, accessories, and more, and discounts up to 70%. It is open 7 days a week.
And if this isn't enough, or if you want to move up a notch or two on quality, just a little over an hour's drive is The Mall, with famous designer stores such as Prada, Agnona, Alexander McQueen, Armani Jeans, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Tod's, Valentino, Yohji Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent. This is a destination shopping experience for top-quality, premium brands at the lowest possible prices.
In the Big Book, which is in each apartment, you will find a comprehensive list of the weekly/monthly markets that happen in our region. Most towns have a weekly market where the residents buy a large amount of their food, clothing, housewares, garden supplies, and more. You will see authentic Tuscan life at our markets. These markets are full of everyday items--the things you buy at your local stores for your everyday life. But in Italy, the markets come to the people--usually on a weekly basis. Here is a small sample of the markets in our area.
Monday - None
Tuesday (Every week unless stated otherwise):
Wednesday (Every week):
Thursday (Every week):
Friday (Every week):
Saturday (Every week):
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday-Monthly only):
Sunday (Monthly only):
Le Casine di Castello
Castelmuzio - Province of Siena - Tuscany
Tel./Fax (+39) 0578-748083 (home)
Cell. (+39) 338-7409245 (Isabella)
E-mail: isabella@lecasinedicastello.com
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