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Festa della Bistecca, Cortona 14-08-2008 to 15-08-2008
The Festival of the Beefsteak appreciated and attended summer appointment with local specialty, which is held on 15 August in Cortona.
This event features the famous "Bistecca" a thick cut steak from the Chiana breed of beef, particular to this area as it wants the ancient Tuscany tradition.
There is plenty of the Tuscan steak being grilled to celebrate the classic meat of the Valdichiana.
The steaks are grilled on a 46-foot-long grill fired by juniper wood. With the giant steak, they serve the Chianti wine of the Cortona, optimal in order to accompany our meat. To the "festival of the beefsteak" you will find also gastronomic stands, with typical products from Cortona and Tuscany.
With the occasion of the festival you will be able to visit also the splendid country of Cortona that offers to visit some very interesting sights.
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