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Festival and walking tour to meet and taste the famous Cinta Senese pig

There are some Sundays that just feel right — the kind where you leave behind the rush of the city and find yourself in the quiet of the Tuscan hills. That’s precisely what Vignamaggio Farmhouse in Chianti, near Florence, is offering this Sunday, October 26, with its special Cinta Senese DOP Festival — a day of walking, tasting, and learning in the heart of the countryside. The event may sound simple at first: a short trek through the oak woods, a few stories from the farm’s agronomist, and a tasting of local cured meats. But anyone who’s ever been to Chianti knows that nothing here is ever just simple. Every step in these hills carries a bit of history, a bit of flavor, and a lot of heart. Walking Through the Heart of Tuscany The meeting point is Vignamaggio’s parking lot at 10:00 a.m. From there, a short drive brings visitors to the trailhead. The route is an easy 1.5-kilometer loop with about 100 meters of elevation gain — nothing too harsh, but enough to make you feel the countrys...