Italy is a beautiful country which offers lots of varieties of grapes & wines. I live in Tuscany but I also love Umbrian wines like Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Riserva, Rosso di Montefalco, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito, and also several […]
Extra-virgin olive oil of 2015 is now ready in Cortona, Tuscany and all over Italy. I am happy because this year’s production is great for everyone and also for me, because after a bad year lots of great olive oil […]
Chestnut month in Tuscany – from beginning of October to beginning of November – is a perfect time to visit Tuscany and live another adventure with me. Chestnut is an autumn fruit that is used so much in Italian cuisine […]
Bruschetta, risotto, pappardelle pasta, fillet & pizza – prepared with fresh porcini mushrooms – are some of the most interesting dishes that one can experience with my food tours & activities. Tuscany offers not only great wines, fabulous cured meats, […]
I have so many things to say about grape harvest time in Tuscany. Now it is the turn of Sangiovese (Blood of Jupiter), the king of the grapes in Tuscany & all around Italy. The plants full of grapes with […]
Tuscany is identified as the land of sunflowers, rolling hills, vineyards, cypress trees, a landscape that changes colour under the warm summer sun, the region where great wines like Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti & Chianti Classico, Vernaccia […]
Bajeicò is basil in Ligurian dialect. When in Tuscany you should not miss a visit of 5 Terre & taste of the famous pesto Ligure made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese, extravergin olive oil – […]
Plan to visit the ancient and scenic Etruscan hill town of Cortona, Italy, known by many as the set of the movie Under the Tuscan Sun? What about combining it with olive oil & wine tastings and more…. I may […]
Tuscany, Italy is the land of sun, of great wines and good & genuine food, perfect for private aperitifs, light lunch & dinner in rental villas & farm houses nestled in our beautiful countryside. I can plan & organise for […]
Visiting San Gimignano in the Tuscan countryside you can taste the gold-coloured & famous white wine called Vernaccia. Well known for its historical city center, medieval towers, Vernaccia & saffron, it is a must-see while you are in Italy. Being […]
My mission is to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences that go beyond client’s expectations, cultivating awareness, understanding and appreciation of wines - and Tuscany is a destination that should be on every wine & food lover’s list.
