While researching activities for our group trip to southern Tuscany next year, I ran across mention of a specialty market in Castelmuzio - Dal Podere al Palato - From the Farm to the Palate. It is a market open on Saturdays and Sundays and features products of the region. Has anyone been?

I have never heard of it. You could PM Gail Hecko... If any one knows she will.

Is it a food market?
Sounds like it would be worth the short drive~ we could see Castelmuzio from our back patio in Montisi.

Thanks, Sandi. I'm saving up questions for Gail and will add this one to the list.

Yes, I've been there several times! Great place to buy some of Italy's best EVOO--Castelmuzio is famous for its particularly tasty olive oil. Also you can buy wine, cheese, and many other tasty items...also handmade linens and things.

Here's an article on it, written in Italian....

and this is a quote pulled from Le Casine di Castello's website:
Castelmuzio has its very own specialty outlet mall that is utterly unique and so different from the ones just described! The Spaccio di Filiera Corta (or outlet of small industries) "Dal Podere al Palato" (from the farm to the palate) brings together in one place the finest agricultural and artisanal products in the local area of Trequanda, the region of Castelmuzio. Every Saturday and Sunday you can buy the finest extra virgin olive oil in all of Italy, meats, wine, cheese, cold cuts, honey, jams and preserves as well has hand-crafted items that are produced within just a few km of the market!

Thanks, Mom. It's great to see your recommendation. I had already read both of the websites but other travelers will appreciate the links - sounds like something we will enjoy.

I just LuV slow travel

So 'mom' give us some details...
All Day? or just in the morning?
Where in Castlemuzio?
I will make a point to go!

Wow! This is news to me! I will forward this to some of my friends in Montisi to see what the scoop is.

Thanks for the info.