LINKS TO PARTNERS IN ITALY & FRANCE

We are very pleased to be able to work with these businesses


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Le Marognogle

“Le Marognole” is a family winery founded in 2004 by Fabio Corsi who comes from a long and rich family history of cultivating native Valpolicella varietal grapes.
The winery is located on the hillsides of Valgatara, in the Marano Valley, the heart of classic Valpolicella. The vineyards are northeast of Verona, extending between the plains and the mountains around Lake Garda.

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La Via dei Monti

The countryside is perfect for walkers or more serious hikers. We can provide guides to take you up into the stunning mountain area or maps for self-guided walks of the local area; you can stroll through the woods to visit the monolithic Ponte d’Ercole; or just ramble along the quiet country roads.

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Balsamic Vinegar-Acetaia Veratti

We are delighted to offer a rare visit to a local private family Balsameria. Learn all about how this liquid gold is produced and how to enjoy it. You will have the opportunity to taste and purchase 50ml and 100 ml bottles of the balsamic and taste how it is used by locals....

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L’Hotel de Hercé, France

If travelling to France why not visit the lovely town of Mayenne, from where it is easy to explore the Loire Valley, Brittany and Normandy. Your hosts, an Australian couple Matt and Vanessa, have restored the L’Hotel de Hercé to its former glory. Located a short walk to the town centre. Vanessa an archaeologist and Matt a military historian enjoy sharing their knowledge of the area with their guests and also offer a variety of tours. Marvel at the medieval chateaux, monasteries and churches and lush verdant countryside or visit the D-Day beaches. It is also possible to re-live battles in special the War Games Room. Parking is available and touring bikers and cyclists are also welcome.

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Wild Kitchen

Since I was a child, I have had a great passion, transmitted to me by my parents, regarding the dietary study of edible plants and the search for excellence from all over Italy for many culinary delights, especially for first courses and risottos which are my specialty. My philosophy is one of full respect for natural and organic products along with the environment and the person. My mission is to introduce you to unique, healthy and tasty products, through careful selection for every use.

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Rifugio Giovo - Lago Santo

Rifugio Giovo is run by the Roberto Brugioni and his family in a stone building along the shore of Lago Santo. This relaxed, rustic inn is 11 km from the SS 12 regional highway and 23 km from the Abetone ski area offers several rooms and accommodation packages for those wishing to experience the pleasure of walking the local mountain trails and eating the delicious local dishes available in the restaurant. The cozy, unpretentious rooms sleep up to 4 guests; some feature sleeping lofts, wood furnishings and/or en suite bathrooms. Amenities include a colorful restaurant, and a terrace offering lake views. Wi-Fi is available. It is imperative that you contact Rifugio Giovo in advance to book your accommodation.

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Vecchi Lama Restaurant

Inaugurated in October 1990 by chef Fabrizio and his wife Loredana (who speaks English). The Vecchia Lama restaurant is in Lama Mocogno, a small mountain town, providing an extensive menu with many tantalizing dishes using quality meats and also delicious mushroom recipes. Nominated in the Michelin guide Fabrizio and Loredana are happy to welcome you and to delight you with their specialties and while offering a very warm welcome to all their customers. We offer our service in complete safety and with the utmost respect for current regulations, especially regarding spacing and sanitization. We look forward to welcoming you!

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La Dolce Vita Café

La Dolce Vita Pastry (originally Pasticceria Mordini) was opened in 1938 by Pietro and Giuseppina Mordini who began the production of typical cakes and pastries using simple and local recipes. In 1965 their son Lorenzo, together with his wife Garbiella continued the business. Since 1989, Lorenzo's son, Graziano, and his wife Barbara have continued producing the delicious pastries and expanded the business by including the cafe, ice cream parlor and giftware shop, expanding into the two premises adjacent to the first. Today the pastry shop continues to produce quality cakes, pastries, biscuits, ice cream, granitas, milkshakes, hot chocolate and light snacks.

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Gommista Sala

Sala E-Bike offers opportunities for guests to rent an E-Bike to explore the area surrounding Polinago either solo, or to join an excursion with an authorized A.M.I. Bikes Guide. The main shop for rental of an E-Bike or other MTB or road bike is in Lama Mocogno at via Giardini.
Guided excursions throughout the territory of Lama Mocogno and neighboring municipalities are also available. The excursions will be supervised and managed by an Authorized A.M.I. Bikes Guide.
To hire an E-Bike please contact Sala E-Bikes on 0536 44038 or 339 1709603 or email info@gommistasala.it. For non-Italian speaking guests please contact Winnie on +39 3661 976904 or contact us and we can enquire or make a booking on your behalf.

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ProLoco Polinago

The Pro loco is a tourist association of volunteers whose purpose is to promote the territory of the municipality in which it is based. The activities it carries out concern various fields: tourism, social, cultural and sporting. In particular, it is responsible for encouraging tourism by enhancing the typical products of food and wine and crafts, popular traditions and the historical, artistic, cultural and environmental heritage.

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