Valleponci farm holidays (surrounded by 50 hectares of forests, fields and vineyards of property) is situated in an uncontaminated valley, crossed from an ancient roman road (via Iulia Augusta) with 5 bridges constructed between 13 aC and 124 dC. In the neighbourhood (just 5 minutes walking) there is Rocca di Corno, one of the most important climbing-rock of this area, known and loved by the climbers from all Europe. The sea is just 3,5 km faraway (10 minutes by car). Close to the farmhouse there are our vineyards, from which we produce about 15.000 bottles/year.
Mix starter (frisceu, omelette and veggies cakes, panissa, fresh goat cheese, ratatuia, anchovies, little stuffed tomatoes, etc) € 13,00
First Courses
Zimin di ceci (chick peas soup) € 10,00
Testaroli freschi al pesto (fresh hand made pasta with pesto) € 10,00
Tagliolini verdi con acciughe fresche spadellate e pomodorini (green tagliolini with fresh anchovies and little tomatoes) € 14,00
Ravioli di borragine ai profumi di liguria (Ravioli with aromatics herbs and extra vergin olive oil) € 11,00
Troffiette with botarga of tuna and flowers of zucchinis € 15,00
Second Courses
Rabbit cooked in Pigato wine € 15,00
Tuna of the Mediterranean in sesame crust with tomatoes and avocado salad € 18,00
Fried anchovies and veggies of the garden "Ligurian style" € 15,00
Zucchinis pudding on sauce of fresh tomato with balsamic vinegar € 14,00
Parmesan cheese baskets with eggplants "curry and yoghurt" € 14,00
Dessert
Pears cooked in Pigato wine with chili pepper and cinnamon, served with ice cream / Yoghurt pudding with lavender flower / Chocolate cake / Peaches mousse € 7,00
Tasting Menu (mix starter, zimin di ceci, testaroli al pesto, rabbit cooked in Pigato wine) € 34,00
Wines (pigato e granaccia valleponci) € 16,00
Menù Restaurant: for person 40
Restaurant open to the public
Coffee, milk or tea; bread, butter and jam; croissant; fresh fruit, yoghurt, muesli.
A NETWORK OF PERFECTLY SIGNPOSTED FOOTPATHS AND TRACKS
Valle Ponci is one of the most prominent fossil valleys in the 'Nature 2000 Network' and 'Community of Importance Site' (SIC).
Apart from being an extensive network, the footpaths and tracks are perfectly signposted, offering bikers and hikers alike, well kept, authentic, historic and archaeological treasures to discover along the ancient route of 'Iulia Agusta' with its 5 bridges, the 'Ciappa del Sale', the 'Grotta delle Fate' and the Roman caves.
Back at the farmhouse, you can find maps, information about the surrounding area, advice on how to discover the valley and more.