The Chianti wine region begins about 30 minutes south of Florence by car and stretches down through the Sienese hills. The five estates below are among the most accessible from Florence and each offers a different combination of history, landscape, and wine. All require advance booking for tours and tastings. For background on the wines […]
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Have you ever thought about experiencing a day bicycle tour in the heart of the Chianti wine region? It can be a very original idea for spending a weekend in a different way. Many kinds of bicycle tours are offered through the hills of Chianti visiting vineyards, villas and olive groves. You will have the
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Berlucchi is the producer most directly responsible for establishing Franciacorta as a serious sparkling wine zone. When Franco Ziliani began working at Guido Berlucchi’s estate in Borgonato in the mid-1950s, Franciacorta produced only unremarkable red wines. The sparkling wine the two men made together — released in 1961 as the first commercially produced traditional-method wine
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The Soleado holiday home is situated on a beautiful hill resort in Pillo, in the municipality of Gambassi Terme. The Pillo village was founded thanks to the Old Via Francigena that crossed it and which even today numerous pilgrims still follow its historic route on foot. It is a pretty village set among the hills of the Chianti region from where you can easily reach the art cities and medieval villages. Therefore, Soleado is located in the heart of Tuscany, a few kilometers from the most important historic-cultural city as Florence, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano; set among hills and the most important historical tracks, it offers the opportunity to enjoy pleasant days between history and nature at the same time. Soleado is not only that! The enogastronomic experience that awaits you will be unique! You really have to try flavors and smells of the Tuscan tradition through itineraries in old cellars and real winemakers ready to accompany you in this unforgettable experience. Nearby the Villa you can find “Villa Pillo”, a traditional Tuscan Farm located in the heart of the Chianti area. Because of a strong focus on quality in both the vineyard and winery, Villa Pillo is fast becoming a point of reference in the Tuscan wine world. Furthermore, they will be right the owners of the villa that on your arrival will recommend places where you can taste traditional Tuscan food or just where you can buy excellent fresh bread every day. The Soleado holiday home is thus the ideal place to spend your vacation in perfect harmony between relaxation and the desire to discover Tuscany’s artistic, landscape and food and wine attractions.
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Meet Lambrusco – a refreshing, gently foamy red wine, ideal for a family picnic, fresh egg pasta companion or an aperitivo for a summer gathering alongside a bowl of fruits or berries. Unlike Champagne, where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle, Lambrusco is traditionally produced using the Charmat method – where the wine develops
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Soave is a small walled town 23 km east of Verona in the Veneto, surrounded by hillside vineyards producing one of Italy’s most widely exported white wines. The medieval walls and castle are remarkably intact; the town is compact and easy to cover on foot. Combining a cellar visit with a walk around the historic
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