BUTTERI SHOW

Butteri once upon a time ...

The events that we propose want to keep alive the history of this magnificent land: MAREMMA.

Centuries of abandonment have created the “swamp”. Thousands of cattle controlled by BUTTERI, uomini a cavallo che condividevano con il bestiame la loro vita durissima. men on horseback who shared their hard life with cattle.
That until the Agrarian Reform of the 1950s, abolishing the large estates, decreed the end of wild farms and therefore of Buttero. Rare companies keep their tradition today …
For many years, on the farm, where we still breed Maremma cows and horses in freedom, a show has been taking place with the i Butteri that intends to re-propose, at the traditional level, the work of the Buttero,a classic figure of the Maremma of the past.

The Buttero was the one who followed and cared for “wild” cattle, that is, free, from sunrise to sunset, riding his horse, a faithful friend and life partner.
“Butteri del Marruchetone” will demonstrate you some of the most important phases of this ancient craft.

Program

Arrival at the farm at the Bio Agriturismo CORTE DEGLI ULIVI.

Welcome and short presentation of the farm and business activities with introduction to the
history and traditions of the rural Maremma.
Transfer to the fence to meet our
Butteri.
Presentation and knowledge of some tools (saddle, hook, etc.).
Grouping and descent from the hill of the herd of Maremma cows.
Release of the bull i of some calves.
Capture of the calf with the “lacciaia”.
Traditional games on horseback (game of the squad, relay, carousel between teams of Butteri).
Presentation of the participating cowboys and their horses.

A speaker will comment on the various stages of the demonstration with a speech related to the history of the
territory.
Duration of the show about 1.30 hours.
The small company sales point will then be at your disposal where you can get to know ed
buy our products.
Return to the farmhouse for lunch or dinner

The Farm Cuisine

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Bruschetta with organic extra virgin olive oil from Fattoria
Buttera pasta
Typical Maremma grill (sausage – rostinciana – rigatino)
Seasonal side dish
cantucci and vinsanto

Mineral water – Maremma Toscana DOC red wine from our cellar “Il MUSTIAIO” – coffee

The products managed are preferably farms like Maremma Toscana DOC wine and oil
organic extra virgin olive oil.
Table service in trays.

Notes for catering
Specific requests (intolerances – allergies, etc.) should be kindly communicated in advance to enable us to satisfy every need.