This autumn as well, I took part in the gathering of the International Touring Superleggera Register, a club I have belonged to for many years and where I have many friends and clients whom I always meet with great affection.
For this event too, I participated with my splendid 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Superleggera, a car I have owned for almost 20 years and that has accompanied me to countless rallies in Italy and abroad.
My daughter Veronica joined me on this occasion, attracted by the extremely interesting cultural and sightseeing program that, as usual, distinguishes the Register’s events thanks to the guidance of its president, Franco Ronchi, always very attentive in selecting the program and caring for every detail.
Thanks to him, to the tireless secretary Alessandra Giorgetti, and to all their closest collaborators, every event is always successful and truly unforgettable.
MY PERSONAL TRAVEL DIARY
When we arrived in Mugello, the landscape immediately gave me that sense of peace only the Tuscan hills can offer. Veronica, as always, enjoyed taking photos of our DB6 as we drove along tree-lined roads. The sound of the six-cylinder engine, on those gentle curves, seemed fuller than usual.
That evening we walked through the center of Borgo San Lorenzo. Even though we were tired, we treated ourselves to a glass of Chianti in a small tavern — one of those simple moments that set the right tone for the whole weekend.
During the visit to the knife-makers of Scarperia, I was struck by the artisans’ mastery. One of them showed me an old decorated knife model from the 1930s; it made me think of my Aston Martin, of materials, of the value of tradition.
On the Passo della Futa, the DB6 performed beautifully. Veronica laughed every time I attacked a curve with a bit more enthusiasm. The landscape, the smell of chestnut trees, the silence of the mountains — everything created a timeless atmosphere.
My favorite moment, however, was at Badia di Moscheta. Pure tranquility. We took half an hour just to walk in the woods beside the abbey, without speaking, simply enjoying nature and the sound of the stream.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to propose a gathering in the Tuscan Mugello.
Scarperia will show us the ancient art of knife-making
(Info: https://www.prolocoscarperia.it),
and we will drive along the legendary Passo della Futa, crossed by champions of the Mille Miglia and famous drivers of the Mugello Circuit.
Firenzuola, famous for its Pietra Serena, used to build Florence’s most beautiful palaces, will introduce us to the art of stone-cutting
(Info: https://www.comune.firenzuola.fi.it).
We will conclude in Borgo San Lorenzo with an interesting Liberty-style itinerary
(Info: https://www.mugellotoscana.it).
The green landscape, quiet roads rich in vegetation and chestnut trees — for which Mugello is famous worldwide thanks to its Marroni — and the typical Tuscan cuisine with its wines will offer unforgettable moments together with our cars.
EVENT PROGRAM
Thursday, October 9
Free arrival at Hotel Ripaverde, Borgo San Lorenzo –
https://www.hotelripaverde.it
Free dinner at the hotel or at Osteria Aglione da Giacomo, Scarperia San Piero.
Friday, October 10
08:30 – Departure for Scarperia
09:00 – Arrival and reserved parking in Piazza dei Vicari.
Guided tour and knife-making demonstration.
10:45 – Departure for MUGOT Museum
11:15 – Guided tour of the Gothic Line Museum
(Info: https://www.mugot.it)
12:15 – Departure for Passo della Futa
13:15 – Buffet of local Tuscan specialties at Ristorante Passo della Futa
14:30 – Scenic drive
15:45 – Visit of the Bosco ai Frati Convent
(Info: https://www.boscoaifrati.it)
17:00 – Return to hotel
19:00 – Departure for Fattoria Il Palagiaccio
https://www.palagiaccio.com
19:30 – Dinner with Tuscan specialties
Saturday, October 11
08:30 – Departure for Firenzuola
10:00 – Arrival, reserved parking, visit of the village and the Pietra Serena Museum
(Info: https://www.museopietraserena.it)
Stone-cutters demonstration.
12:30 – Departure for Azienda Agricola Marchi
13:00 – Tasting of cheeses from Azienda Agricola Galeotti
14:30 – Departure for Badia di Moscheta
Info: https://www.badiadimoscheta.com
15:15 – Visit of the village and the Historical Museum of the Apennines
16:30 – Return
19:30 – Ordinary Members’ Assembly
20:30 – Gala Dinner
Sunday, October 12
08:45 – Departure for Borgo San Lorenzo
09:15 – Arrival in Piazza Lavacchini, reserved parking.
Guided Liberty itinerary.
11:15 – Departure for Barberino del Mugello
12:30 – Traditional lunch at Agriturismo Rimaggiori
https://www.rimaggiori.it
