Oleum Nostrum Competition 2011

Events program

Divided into the 4 municipalities Prato, Montemurlo, Poggio a Caiano, Carmignano

Meadow

Saturday 3 December at 5 pm - Buonamici palace
Extra virgin olive oil and its uses by the Carmignano Wine Route and the typical flavors of Prato

Thursday 9 February 2012 at 5 pm - events space of the Chamber of Commerce
Awarding of the best oils participating in the Oleum Nostrum 2011 competition

Montemurlo

Sunday 20 November 9.30am / 7pm - Borgo della Rocca di Montemurlo
Oil Festival - Tastings, tastings, exhibitions and photographic competitions, guided tours of the village, concerts, animations and much more.
Info on www.festadelloliomontemurlo.it, 347/8627809 - 328/4121191

Friday 2 December at 8 pm - L'angolo Bar, via Matteotti, 18/21
... I have it with oil ... - Dinner based on dishes prepared with extra virgin olive oil from the farms of the Short Supply Chain of Montemurlo.
Reservations required (cost 20 euros). Info and reservations: 0574 683667 - 328/8619278

Sunday 22 January 2012 - San Giorgio farm, via Baronese 9
Bread, oil and short stories on the farm - Taste education program and initiatives dedicated to families, starting at 1pm.
Info and reservations: 338/2646463

All subsequent appointments will be held at the Monteferrato Protected Area Visitor Center, via Bagnolo di sopra 24.
Info and booking Pro Loco of Montemurlo, telephone 0574/558584 - 377/1692248

Thursday 26 January 2012 and Thursday 2 February 2012 at 8 pm / 10.30 pm
Pruning course - Theory lessons

Saturday 4th February 2012 8/12 - 14 / 17.30
Pruning course - Practical lessons in the field

Thursday 16 February 2012 at 8 pm
Technical lesson on olive growing - Meeting dedicated to the knowledge of the most important agronomic practices in olive growing: tillage, fertilization and oil diseases

Saturday 18 February 2012 2pm / 5.30pm
Technical lesson on olive growing - Educational walk in the olive groves

Poggio a Caiano

Saturday 26 November 16/19 Medici Stables
Pan con oil - Tasting of new oil from local producers
Chef in the field - We play to create our own balanced menu based on the rules of nutrition.
Activities aimed at children of kindergarten and primary school on the theme of food education
Free guided tour of the "Ardengo Soffici Museum" at 17/18 while the little ones learn and have fun

From 27 November to 4 December - Information point via G. da San Gallo, 3
New oil tasting week
Info: Pro loco of Poggio a Caiano, telephone 055/8798779

Carmignano

Saturday 10 December 16 / 18.30 - Council Hall
Carmignano oil compared with other oils - Guided tasting and lesson on identifying oil defects.
Reservations required (maximum 40 people, cost 3 euros).
At the end, it is possible to book for the themed dinner in the Midolla and Sottotono farmhouses. Info and reservations: Pro loco Carmignano telephone 055/8712468, info@carmignanodivino.prato.it, www.carmignanodivino.prato.it

For general information:

Tel .: 0574 - 612712
Fax: 0574 - 597545
Address: Via Valentini 13 - 6th floor
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