Archive for 'Wineries & Breweries'

Vin Santo, meaning ‘Holy Wine’ is a popular kind of Italian dessert wine. Believed to have originated in Tuscany, Vin Santo is most often made from white grape varieties like Malvasia and Trebbiano. Vin Santo is also often referred to as straw wine as they begin production as freshly picked grapes which are then laid out on straw mats in the warm air to dry.

Vin Santo is produced all over Italy today but for some of the finest vintage ones, come to Tuscany. Stay in a superb vacation rental in Tuscany where you’ll never be far from a local wine bar or restaurant that serves it!     Read More

Montalcino is a pretty hill town in Tuscany that’s famous for its production of Brunello di Montalcino red wine. This delicious drink is produced by many vineyards around the town which visitors can visit and learn more about if they come here. In 1980, it was the first Italian wine to win the prestigious DOCG Italian wine quality award. Today it is one of the most popular and expensive wine to be exported from the country!

Book a stunning villa rental in Montalcino to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Chill out by the pool after a few hours of touring around this fascinating wine producing area.     Read More

On a pretty hilltop near Siena, the quaint medieval town of Montepulciano stands proudly over the surrounding countryside. A place full of Renaissance beauty and splendour, Montepulciano is the perfect spot to visit on your travels of Tuscany!

Walk around the many spectacular palaces, ancient churches, market squares and mysterious corners and corridors of this enchanting town! Montepulciano offers superb views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia and Valdichiana for tourists to enjoy when they get here.

Stay in a stunning vacation rental in Montepulciano where you can relax and unwind in peaceful scenery after a few days of touring around the area.

Montepulciano is close to the lovely towns of Pienza and Montalcino as well as the natural outdoor thermal pools of Bagno Vignoni. Despite the famous Hollywood vampire saga film ‘New Moon’ suggesting part of its location in the Tuscan city of Volterra, a lot of the movie was actually filmed here in Montepulciano.     Read More

Any wine enthusiast will no doubt be familiar with the divine wine that comes from the Chianti area of Tuscany! In this major vineyard district, the culture of Chianti is closely tied with its passionate wine making.

When exploring the famous product of this area, be sure to visit some of the welcoming towns that dot the vineyard filled hilly countryside.

Stay in a stunning holiday rental in Chianti with a swimming pool along with your family and friends! Everyone will love the peaceful welcoming atmosphere of this beautiful Tuscan district.     Read More