Primitivo wine, a taste of Puglia

Chances are you have heard of Zinfandel – a black-skinned wine grape grown in California. But have you heard of its Italian cousin Primitivo that produces Primitivo wine? Genetically equivalent to the Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag grapes that were…

Bolgheri and Super Tuscans

The Best Tuscan Wines You Might Not Have Heard Of Everyone thinks Chianti when they think of drinking wine in Tuscany, right? You might imagine Italians enjoying the dolce vita as they sit on café terraces sipping from a lightly…

Wine tour Italy Vacation

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Wine tour Italy Vacation: Chianti,  Super Tuscan and Organicwine. Angela Personal Tuscan Tour: Group, Private and Packages Wine Tours. Italians are serious about wine and, no wonder, Italy is one of the world’s largest wine-producing countries. Wineries – as well…

What is a good way to describe Chianti wine taste?

Exploring the essence of Chianti’s landscape through its wine offers an unparalleled journey into one of Italy’s most cherished viticultural treasures. The Chianti wine taste is as diverse and layered as the region itself, where each sip reveals a story…

An Exploration of Barolo: Nebbiolo’s Pinnacle in Piedmont

Barolo, often referred to as the “King of Wines and Wine of Kings,” is a distinguished red wine that comes from the Nebbiolo grape, primarily cultivated in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. This region, characterized by its fog-covered hills…

Exploring more castles of Chianti

Exploring more castles of Chianti – Castello di San Sano This castle of Chianti take its name from the martyr Ansano and its origins date back to the 13th century when this fortified settlement was probably used as a stronghold…

What is Prosecco wine?

While Prosecco has long stood as Italy’s celebrated response to France’s Champagne and Spain’s Cava, the winds of change are rustling through the vineyards of Tuscany. Here, amidst the rolling hills renowned for their storied reds, an exciting evolution is…

Castles of Chianti – A collection of selected magic gems in Tuscany

This second-part series takes an in-depth look at some more of Chianti’s most magnificent country castles that evoke a fascinating medieval atmosphere. Standing proud on a hill overlooking wonderful landscape and majestic vineyards, the castles of Chianti include some of…

Immerse Yourself in the Essence of Italy with a Tuscany Wine Tour from Florence

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Enchanting Wine Tasting Tours in the Heart of Tuscany Tuscany captivates with its picturesque hills, sprawling vineyards, and quaint hamlets. It’s a realm that hosts some of the world’s most prestigious wine regions, producing celebrated varieties like Chianti Classico, Vernaccia…