“Profumi di Toscana & Friends” was a huge success at Borgo Scopeto.

An evening dedicated to the most authentic flavors of Tuscany, characterized by conviviality, quality, and the valorization of the territory. This was the outcome of "Profumi di Toscana & Friends," the event held on Saturday, May 30th in the evocative setting of Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais , an elegant relais nestled in the hills of the Chianti Senese, a few kilometers from Siena, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and one of Tuscany's most iconic landscapes.

Promoted by the Finocchiona PGI Consortium and Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais , the initiative celebrated Finocchiona PGI , one of the symbolic cured meats of Tuscan tradition, right in its territory of origin, creating a gastronomic journey capable of describing the identity and excellence of certified products.

The star of the evening was, of course , Finocchiona PGI , ambassador of a tradition deeply rooted in Tuscany. Alongside it, other important entities in the Geographical Indication system contributed to highlighting the value of certified products and their connection to their territories of origin: the Consortium for Tuscan Bread PDO and the Consortium for the Protection of Cinta Senese PDO , authentic expressions of Tuscan gastronomic culture and ideal partners in a journey dedicated to regional excellence.

Representing the event's "Friends" was the Consortium for the Protection of Gorgonzola DOP Cheese , a symbol of a great Italian cheesemaking tradition rooted in Piedmont and Lombardy. Its presence and outstanding quality demonstrated how products from diverse regions can work together to promote certified quality, sharing common values such as authenticity, preservation of traditions, and valorization of the national agri-food heritage.

Further enriching the gastronomic experience were excellent establishments such as Gelateria Dondoli , a global ambassador of the Tuscan ice cream tradition, and BIS Osteria Contemporanea , which with its creative interpretation of cuisine helped make the tasting experience offered to guests even more original and engaging.

A central role was played by the cuisine of Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais, expertly led by Chef Pietro Fortunati , who creatively interpreted the event's star ingredients with respect for tradition. "Finocchiona PGI is one of our region's most iconic cured meats," the chef commented, " and during this evening we wanted to place it at the center of our creations, recognizing that Finocchiona isn't simply a complement to dishes. Instead, we started with it, its flavors, aromatic notes, and textures, to build and enhance our recipes."

Among the initiative's partners is Visionair Gin , an entrepreneurial project founded by Stefano Clemente , who, like the Finocchiona PGI Consortium, has made sustainability one of its defining values for the production of his gin, thanks to the use of botanicals selected with respect for the ecosystem and a completely reusable stainless steel thermal bottle. "Ours is a quintessentially Tuscan example of excellence," comments Stefano Clemente, founder of Visionair Gin , "where every single choice is geared towards protecting the environment: from the selection of bee-friendly botanicals to our stainless steel bottle, designed to be reused over time."

The event provided a concrete opportunity for producers, industry professionals, enthusiasts, and consumers to meet, confirming the value of the synergies between excellent agri-food products and hospitality businesses that contribute to promoting Tuscany's identity worldwide.

"We are extremely satisfied with the success of this first edition of “Profumi di Toscana & Friends”. The large participation and enthusiasm of the guests confirm the importance of creating meeting opportunities capable of valorizing our food and wine heritage and the territory that expresses it. Finocchiona PGI is born from a history deeply tied to Tuscany and celebrating it in the heart of the Chianti Senese, together with other certified excellences and partners who share our values, means strengthening the link between quality, tradition and culture of the territory" , declares Alessandro Iacomoni, President of the Finocchiona PGI Consortium.

Thanks to the collaboration between the Finocchiona PGI Consortium, Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais, and all the partners involved, "Profumi di Toscana & Friends" has proven to be an event capable of expressing the most authentic Tuscany through its aromas, flavors, and people.