Palio Small Plate, The Snail

Chiocciola (The Snail): Traditionally Chiocciola residents worked with terracotta. Chiocciola's motto is “With slow and deliberate steps, snail takes the field to triumph.” Chiocciola's rival is Tartuca (Tortoise). Its allies are Istrice (Porcupine), Pantera (Panther) and Selva (Forest). Their motto is: “Con un passo lento e importante la chiocciola lascia il campo trionfare” – “With a slow and important step the snail leaves the field triumphing”

Recognised by Consorzio per la Tutela del Palio di Siena (Consortium for the protection of Siena’s Palio – Consorzio)