Agriturismo Canova

We've continued our exploration through agriturismi adventures with a visit to Canova in the neighboring Barbarano Vicentino.

Agriturismo Canova
di Pretto Bruno Florindo
Via Canova, 6
36021 Barbarano Vicentino

We are learning that the offerings are typically the same from one place to the next; however, there may be subtle variations. If you consider that many focus on seasonal local products. . . well, then it makes perfect sense.

Vino Sfuso
Wine on Tap

It's okay. . . from time to time, I suppose. I believe this one was a merlot -- it was light, fresh, and young. Though not exactly my favorite type of wine, it is a local product, like the Tai Rosso from our previous visit.

Antipasti

Sopressa Vicentina
Pork Salami

Pickled Spicy Peppers

Primi

Risotto
(with wild asparagus)

When the waitress described it, I understood / translated her to say "risotto with wild herbs from the forrest." Yes. I'll take that. Upon further questioning, we learned that the herbs were asparagi selvatici or wild asparagus. I really enjoyed this while Mr. Duncan thought it had too strong a "grass" taste.

Pasta with Ragu for Maddy

Look at that girl twirl her fork! No cutting of pasta in our house! The ragu was made with a combination of pork and beef.

Secondo

Tagliata with Polenta
Thinly Sliced Grilled Beef with a Side of Polenta

Polenta is a corn product that is a staple in the North; Maddy goes absolutely crazy for it. It can be prepared in many ways; it's common to see it in the consistency of porridge covered in Asiago cheese and mushrooms. Good Stuff. Think grits. . . but not quite.

Insalata

Fresh Salad

A simple salad often follows the main course. Really, once you drizzle the incredible olive oil over it, then you realize the beauty of the simplicity of it all. It purportedly aids in digestion to have such roughage at the end of the meal. Hey, why not?

Dolci

And when we couldn't decide on the desert, the waitress suggested a small slither of each. They were equally delicious.

And then there were even more beverages --

Vino Dolce
Sweet Wine

Caffe
Espresso

A Digestivo of Grappa

This highly alcoholic after-dinner beverage is said to have an acquired taste -- we have yet to acquire said taste. . . thus the look on Mr. Duncan's face caused by a simple smell of the liquid. It, too, should aid in digestion. Ummm. . . I think it might also aid in napping.



This agriturismo did not offer the farm animal experience, except for chickens. The setting in the middle of rows upon rows of vines is spectacular, and I would imagine quite nice during the other seasons when the vines are full. I also think that the barely-traveled single lane roads of the area would be great for biking & hiking with children.
The cost of this kid-friendly lunch experience: 59 Euro.

Hope to make it to another soon!