The eighth edition of the Trat-Tour Of Fig Oriole, which at the end of May will return to offer a fascinating wine tourism experience on the Faenza hills. The traditional two days dedicated to the best flavors of the area and the meeting with local winemakers and artisans of taste will be held Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May in the countryside surrounding the ancient medieval tower which has become a symbol par excellence of slow tourism capable of combining unique landscapes, genuine traditions and fun.
Participants will be able to move around the cellars at feetin bicycle and on a panoramic wagon pulled by a tractor or a toy train, choosing between routes of different length and ease shown on a map that will be given upon departure. The different itineraries pass along country roads or inside flowering vineyards, allowing full immersion in the colors and scents of nature. The meeting point will be there as always Oriolo Tower, where it will be possible to leave the car. From here Saturday from 12pm to 7pm And Sunday from 10am to 7pm you can walk or ride your bicycle to reach the eight cellars of Oriolo dei Fichi and taste the Centesimino, the Famoso, the Albana, the Sangiovese and the other typical wines of the area.
A panoramic wagon pulled by a tractor will travel between the cellars for the entire duration of the event La Sabbiona, Leone Conti, Spinetta, San Biagio Vecchio and Ancaraniwhile a second circular itinerary among the cellars Zoli Paolo, Calonga and Poderi del Nazareno it will be crossed by a train. Both floats will also stop at the Oriolo Tower for the return only starting from 5pm. The daily bracelet for the tractor (reserved for people aged 14 and over) and for the train (no age limit) can be collected at the Torre di Oriolo at a cost of 4 euros, but must be booked online at the link www.torredioriolo.it/eventi-torre/trat-tour-25-26-maggio. The bracelets are available in limited numbers and must be collected by 3pm on Saturdays and by 2pm on Sundays; any bracelets booked but not collected after these times will be put on sale directly at the Tower.
At the Oriolo Tower participants will find a refreshment point active from 12 to 9.30 pm where you can have lunch and dinner with typical local dishes to be enjoyed on site or consumed during the journey. They are also available other refreshment points at the La Sabbiona farmhouse (3358343313), Ca’ de Gatti (3392848391) and the Casetta Rio del Sol (3398088302)
Those who want to get around on two wheels but don’t have their own vehicle, thanks to the partnership with Deka Sportshe can to rent for Sunday a muscle bike (25 euros) or electric bike (35 euros) and collect it directly at the Oriolo Tower, where it must be returned at the end of the route. While on Saturday there will be the possibility of taking part in a guided bike tour. For all information on two wheels: tel. 054545411 or 3488112611 (Devis).
