Archive for 'Food and Wine'

The famous Tuscan DOCG labelled wine, Chianti Classico is produced in a particular part of the Chianti region between Florence and Siena. One of the super Tuscan wines, Chianti Classico has been made here since Etruscan times and stands out from the rest because of its unique pink logo with a black rooster seal on all of its bottles.

Book a beautiful villa in Chianti with a swimming pool to experience a lavish holiday in comfort while you sip the area's magnificent wine.

The story behind this seal is derived from a comical legend that dates back to the 13th century in this area. Florence and Siena fought bitterly for the ideal grape growing land of Chianti and decided to end their disagreement in a strange way.

Embark on a delicious gastronomy tour of Tuscany by visiting some of its taste museums! All across Tuscany there are museums dedicated to special food products endeared by the Tuscans such as chestnuts, olive oil, wine, truffles and even milk!

Why not treat yourself to a stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany while you savour the rich flavours of this beautiful region!

To learn all about the art and traditions of harvesting grapes for wine then head to the lovely Museo del Chianti or the Museo del Vino Vernaccia in San Gimignano to name but a few.

Go on holiday to Tuscany in autumn and experience a wealth of beauty, colour and flavour! The autumn months in Tuscany are busy ones for its people as grapes are being harvested and produced into wine, mainly in September.

Choose from a stunning range of villa rentals in Tuscany and enjoy the exquisite scenery and attractions that surround you!

Between October and November the olives are harvested and pressed into olive oil and truffle season has also begun!

Built on the foothills of Monte Retaia in Tuscany is the tourist city of Prato! The River Bisenzio, a tributary of the great River Arno, meanders through Prato and helps create a pleasant scene for visitors. Prato has been inhabited since Palaeolithic times and is believed to have been colonised by the Etruscans. It is now Tuscany’s second largest city after Florence and is home to the second largest Chinese population in Italy after Milan.

Check out some stunning Carmignano luxury villas, only twelve kilometres from Prato if you wish to stay in this area for a few days.

Textile manufacture made up quite a lot of Prato’s economy as can be seen from the informative textile museum here. Also of interest to history lovers is the Datini Archives on display here. This is a collection of books and manuscripts that belonged to a merchant called Francesco di Marco Datini.

Visit the delicious ‘Frittelle Festival’ in Montefioralle on 15th and 16th March to try lots of tasty treats! Frittelle are delicious fried rice cakes that are cooked in a huge cauldron of oil in the main square of the village.

This charming event attracts hundreds of people from nearby towns and villages as well as curious tourists who want to try this exceptionally tasty snack so why not come along for yourself and savour its rich flavour?

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Greve in Chianti, only four kilometres from Montefioralle where you can experience the festive season here in March!