Archive for 'Wineries & Breweries'

Tuscany is world-renowned as a food and wine hot-spot with some of both the most delicious and beloved dishes and wines in the world coming from this region of Italy. The wine area of Chianti within Tuscany is synonymous with wine and those who find a vacation rental in Chianti, will have a vast array of wines, vineyards, wineries, wine bars, wine shops, and towns famous for their wines to explore and discover. Among all of these different towns that are important centres of wine, Montepulciano is one of the key stops and is known for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. If you have been browsing our Tuscany Villas and are thinking of a vacation in Tuscany involving lots of great wines, then it is a must-visit spot.

Tuscany is famous for many things: stunning scenery, famous landmarks, architectural gems, world-class iconic artworks, charming historic cities and towns, delicious food, and incredible wine. When it comes to the last item on that list – the remarkable wines of the region – there are endless places to go to sample, savour, study, and purchase outstanding examples. Pretty much wherever you go in Tuscany, you will find great wine – in bars and restaurants, at wineries, in shops, and more. In fact, you won’t really have to go looking at all. However, if you are a bit more of a wine-lover with a particular interest in wine then you might want to be somewhat more discerning or you might want to go on a proper wine-tasting voyage all across the region while you enjoy your time in one of our Tuscany Villas. So, in order to help you maximise your wine experience of Tuscany and to aid you in planning your itinerary for your time the region, we have put together a guide to the main wine areas of Tuscany. If you are keen to try the main and most important and famous wines of Tuscany, then these are the places that you need to make a point to visit during a holiday in Tuscany...

Wine-lovers will already have plenty of great reasons to find a villa in Montalcino and come spend some time enjoying the good life in this part of Tuscany as it is the land of Brunello and home to some of the most incredible wineries, bars, wine shops, and other wine-related establishments and businesses and events in all of Italy. However, if delicious wines are not quite enough of a draw for you on their own, then how about truly remarkable wines in the most gorgeous of settings? Montalcino truly is one of the most picturesque parts of Tuscany and it is well worth coming to deeply explore the area in and around the town – all while indulging in some incredible vintages!

Do you really want to spoil the one you love? Are you in need of some quality time together? Have you been hoping for a little romance lately? Well, if you answered in the affirmative to any of the above, then we’re here to help you out!

Flowers, chocolates, jewellery... all of these things are well and good but nothing can compare to the gift of quality time and the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. If you’ve been looking for a really magical Valentine’s Day gift and you really want to treat your love and yourself to something special, then we highly recommend planning a romantic getaway for two in Tuscany.

The pretty villages, majestic cities, rolling green countryside, peaceful spa towns, and charming seaside resorts of Tuscany all provide perfectly romantic settings for a trip and are ideal places for just the right atmosphere for your time together. Then, the delicious food and wine that can be found wherever you turn only add another layer of romance! And on top of this? Well, there is an endless list of romantic activities to enjoy while exploring the region! Here is our list of the top things for couples to do once they have browsed our Tuscany Villas and are looking to get sparks flying during an idyllic getaway in this especially stunning part of Italy.