So you’ve booked your dream vacation to Italy and chosen Florence as your home base – good call. You can spend forever day tripping around the Tuscan countryside.
Within a short train, bus, car, bike, or moped ride are destinations that combine food, wine, culture, history and insane natural landscape beauty. Here are the top five [...]
Florence has historically served as the capital of Tuscany, and hence the culinary centre of the region as well. You’ll find plenty of dining options from traditional Tuscan favorites such as Ribollita to the regional classic Bisteca Fiorentina at many a restaurant. There are also a number of establishments that are branching out from the [...]
This is the first post in a Best Of Firenze series. Stay tuned for dining, nightlife and day trip recommendations.
Florence is without a doubt one of the world’s favorite cities. From the renaissance art and the Tuscan views, to the world class food and the quaint, walkable city centre, the city Florence is enjoyable for [...]
You always hear about Saint Tropez being the holiday destination of the rich and famous, but a recent WSJ article by Brigid Grauman had some good tips for the rest of us. She recommended these three beach clubs in particular for a relaxing day: La Cabane Bambou, Aqua Club, Nioulargo.
Saint Tropez is only a few [...]
Beaujolais has become one of my favorite old world wines, and the Brioully Cru seems to be my favorite to this point. The dry, tart, minerally wine of this region is light bodied and very enjoyable. Plus, they have an amazing label that they share among the vineyards of Brouilly.
I recently purchased a couple of [...]
I’ve been waiting for a long time to drink a bottle of this, and tonight seemed like the perfect occasion to open up this Christmas gift.
From Va Piano: This special blend is in honor of Father Bruno Segatta. Father Bruno’s artistry and passion for living has been an inspiration to countless individuals over many [...]
This weeks choice wine makes me want to say wow-wow-wee-wow (in honor of Borat) with every single drink. This is the one of the best chianti’s that I have ever sipped.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2001
Ruffino: “To pass on the values of the land and its people by means of culture of which [...]
San Quirico Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2005
According to WineBow: Made from 100% Vernaccia grapes organically grown in hillside vineyards surrounding the Tuscan town of San Gimignano. The grapes were harvested in September and October and were vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Vernaccia holds the distinction of being the very first appellation to [...]
Torres Family Sangre de Toro 2004
Sometimes when I’m roaming a wine shop in a hurry and didn’t have a particular wine in mind when I arrived, I’ll look for the most interesting label from a region of Europe that I’m not familiar with. For whatever reason, when I’m in this mode, I don’t look for [...]
Cavatappi Sangiovese 2005
According to them: The grapes are from the Wahluke Slope of the Yakima Valley. The bouquet is musty, earthy, and even a bit like wet wood; that is to say, it is a delightful fall wine. No light fruits are prancing around here. It has a pleasing finish and beautiful ruby color.
According to [...]
