Restaurant "IL SALE"
We are delighted to share with you our agricultural, locally rooted cuisine.
The raw materials come from our own lands and from small local producers—all from our beautiful Tuscany.
It is important for us to support small local communities and everyone committed to passing on the authentic knowledge of the land, the very origin of our existence. This reinforces the notion of “useful beauty,” which defines our marvelous Tuscan region and gives meaning to its being.
According to a United Nations report based on a study from 2008 to 2014, 70% of the food products we consume still come from small companies. Since the post-Covid period, we have witnessed an increase in both young and older people deciding to develop agricultural activities and food production that is increasingly artisanal and in tune with the rhythms of nature. Confirming this trend, there has been a significant rise in the demand for more sustainable products both in the food sector and in leisure.
We can do without many things, but the products of the land are as indispensable as water is to life. For us, every ingredient holds equal value—not dictated by consumption or trends, but appreciated for its intrinsic worth.
Take our bread and leavened products, for example: we prepare them exclusively with local flours made from “ancient” grains, that is, unrefined flours often considered weak. The strength of the flour, expressed by the letter W, is a crucial parameter in industrial baking as it is proportional to the gluten content. Wheat is often artificially modified to achieve as high a W (strength) as possible to simplify processing and reduce costs, but this is not beneficial for our health.
To enhance digestibility and aroma, we use sourdough—a living organism that requires care, with each one being unique. The rest is achieved by time; creating truly “good” things takes time—a lot of it.
On your table, you will find our IGP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil. Taste it with the bread, and you may find that it alone is enough to satisfy you.
We love sharing experiences and are fully at your disposal to satisfy your curiosity. Ask us as many questions as you like—we will be delighted to answer them.
It is important for us to support small local communities and everyone committed to passing on the authentic knowledge of the land, the very origin of our existence. This reinforces the notion of “useful beauty,” which defines our marvelous Tuscan region and gives meaning to its being.
According to a United Nations report based on a study from 2008 to 2014, 70% of the food products we consume still come from small companies. Since the post-Covid period, we have witnessed an increase in both young and older people deciding to develop agricultural activities and food production that is increasingly artisanal and in tune with the rhythms of nature. Confirming this trend, there has been a significant rise in the demand for more sustainable products both in the food sector and in leisure.
We can do without many things, but the products of the land are as indispensable as water is to life. For us, every ingredient holds equal value—not dictated by consumption or trends, but appreciated for its intrinsic worth.
Take our bread and leavened products, for example: we prepare them exclusively with local flours made from “ancient” grains, that is, unrefined flours often considered weak. The strength of the flour, expressed by the letter W, is a crucial parameter in industrial baking as it is proportional to the gluten content. Wheat is often artificially modified to achieve as high a W (strength) as possible to simplify processing and reduce costs, but this is not beneficial for our health.
To enhance digestibility and aroma, we use sourdough—a living organism that requires care, with each one being unique. The rest is achieved by time; creating truly “good” things takes time—a lot of it.
On your table, you will find our IGP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil. Taste it with the bread, and you may find that it alone is enough to satisfy you.
We love sharing experiences and are fully at your disposal to satisfy your curiosity. Ask us as many questions as you like—we will be delighted to answer them.
