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Easter holidays in Tuscany
Easter 2021 During the Easter holidays the whole of Italy was classified "red" from 3 - 5 April. In a red zone it is prohibited to leave your hometown except for work and health reasons. Over the Easter period we were allowed to visit friends and families in their...
Virtual Brunello wine tasting
Virtual Brunello wine tasting For those who cannot travel to Tuscany I have decided to organize a new perfect stay-at-home activity: a virtual Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting! The focus of this online tasting is on learning and having fun. I have hosted several...
One day in Florence
Florence Spending one day in Florence may not be enough to discover the city. Florence is a place you have to see once in your lifetime. It is the city of cities for tourists. Every year millions of people visit Florence. At the moment, due to the impact of the...
Wine tasting and tour at Dievole in the Chianti area
Wine estate Dievole in the Chianti Classico area The wine estate Dievole is located in the Chianti Classico area, one of the most popular wine region of Tuscany between Siena and Florence. Dievole overlooks the wonderful vineyards and olive groves. It covers an area...
Wine tasting in the Orcia DOC territory
Poggio Grande winery If you are a wine lover be sure not to miss out the beautiful Val d'Orcia wine region in Tuscany. The land of Sangiovese. Winery Poggio Grande lies in Castiglione d'Orcia. Castiglione d'Orcia is a small town immersed in the nature of Val d'Orcia....
Snowfall in Montepulciano
I live in Italy since 12 years and I have never seen it snow in Montepulciano. This morning everything changed with lots of snow. As soon as I saw the countryside I rushed to get dressed to go outside for a walk in Montepulciano. There was nobody on the street. I...