We were conveyed to Agriturismo Agra Mater, who sat us down with a small tasting glass, a wine glass, and a 500ml glass as well as pen and paper. Our host explained the principles of his firm in making craft beer, and 3 successive approximately equal sized tasting samples were successively supplied. The first in the tiny glass had a distinct rouge tint and subdued bead. It was explained that it had been brewed with grape must and hops. Bread and sausage were commended as an accompaniment and supplied. The second taste went into the wine glass- it was a typical ale and the accompaniment was a strong goat cheese. Into the 500ml glass went a powerful stout, consumed with some warm melted cheddar on crusty bread.
We then adjourned to lunch, al fresco, which was a hearty vegetarian repast supplied from their garden, until the main course of pork lamb and beef lasagne followed by fig and almond strudel...there was that overstuffed feeling again. On our return a walk through the city was preferred to dinner.
The scenery to accompany the meal was of course appealing.
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