Cheese, wine and bike tour of Serrento

Best tour of the trip!
20km ebike ride with stops to enjoy the views, admire the lemon and olive farms and finally reach Schiazzano. It must be said for the first 6km uphill Gill's ebike was not working, the only power coming from Gill's legs! Fabio the tour guide could not understand what was taking so long, but Gill managed to flag him down to explain, and he arranged a replacement bike. Stirling effort from Gill, who certainly earned her lunch!
From Schiazzano we were taken in a local Ferrari - Ape Calessino - along the narrowest of lanes to il Turuziello to a family cheese farm. Benedetto showed us the preparation of Mozzarella and Ricotta (which translates as "recooked") which we were then able to try. It was the best and freshest Mozzarella ever. Unfortunately not able to buy as is for local family and best restaurants in area only. We did however have the chance to taste and purchase the most delicious olive oils, which were made from olives grown on the farm. These are strictly not for cooking with though, as the high temperatures destroy both the flavours and health benefits. Gill was lovingly nicknamed "Chilly Gilly" which Fabio took great delight in singing, despite her favourite oil in fact being the basil/truffle. Emma also, uncharacteristically enjoyed the fresh home made Limoncello, especially as her name was being chanted as it was being poured from bottle to mouth, and it must be said also broke Fabio's heart at the end of the day by flashing him her wedding photo screensaver as she explained the evening plans which did not involve him.
All in all a fabulous last full day, filled with fitness, fun and food!Read more