Our craft pasta ( “Spaghetti”, ”Penne Classiche”, ”Spaghettini” and ”Maccheroni di Toscana”) is made by slowly kneading the best durum-wheats with cold water. The bronze-drawing gives the pasta a rough texture. It is then dried at a “ low traditional temperature” (33-36°C) for about 50 hours (depending on the weather). The result is a tasty and porous pasta which allows the sauces to be absorbed well. Sito internet: www.famigliamartelli.it Only the members of the family work in the pasta factory. They combine long years of professionalism with the passion for keeping up the Italian craft tradition of making pasta. invite you to come to Lari, near Pisa: we will show you how we produce our pasta.
DOLCE VITA DAY IN LARI
Pasta Factory Guided tour of the Martelli pasta factory Lari in English
Many agencies who are not even familiar with Lari offer guided tours of the Martelli pasta factory. Ilse, who has lived in Lari for over 25 years, will not only guide you through the workings of this worldwide- known pasta factory established in 1926, but will also introduce you to the Martelli family itself, which runs the factory in the third generation, and to the historical and picturesque Tuscan hillside town, its “dolce vita” and culinary delights. Ilse welcomes you with pleasure.
You can enjoy a wonderful day in Lari with the following activities, which can also be booked individually:
10 AM - Guided tour of the Martelli Gourmet Pasta Factory, Euro 5 p.p., children up to 2 years - 16 years 3,-- euro
11 AM - Visit to a local butcher followed by a salami and ham tasting of own production, Euro 3 p.p.
12:15 PM - Visit to the medieval Castle. Climb the 99 steps and simply enjoy the beautiful view or visit the interior with an auto-guide (Euro 4 p.p.) or a personal guided tour in English (Euro 6 p.p.).
1 PM - Pasta tasting, Euro 9.50 p.p. for three different types of Martelli pasta with tasty sauces, one glass of wine, water.
3 PM - Visit to Lari’s charming ice cream store to taste the best home-made ice cream in the area.
4:30 PM - Wine-tasting in English, Euro 8 p.p.
7 PM - Fantastic Italian Theater, especially for foreign audiences, surely a high-point of your holiday. Aperitif, amusing theater pieces, buffet with local specialties, Euro 29 p.p.
I look forward to welcome you to Lari.
For further informations and appointments please call Ilse Schwendemann 0039.3201891571