Roberto is the owner of Agriturismo Il Serraglio wine farm, in Montepulciano (Siena). I met him in 2001, the first time I went back home after moving to Canada.He’s now one of my best friends. More than 50 customers have staid at “Agriturismo Il Serraglio” and they all came back bringing enthusiastic comments.

-Dario Cecchini- (Officina della Bistecca – Panzano in Chianti)

Dario Cecchini descends from a long line of butchers and has recreated an antique-style macelleria on the site of the family shop which was destroyed during the war. As well as being an extremely creative butcher and an excellent cook, he’s a showman who has done a lot to promote Panzano and traditional food. Dario Cecchini is famous as a protagonist for bistecca alla fiorentina. His shop is a tourist attraction as well as a place to buy unusual cuts of fresh meat and prepared meats.