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Tag Archives: Chianti
Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Italian Wine Classifications
When you buy a bottle of Italian wine, it will have a code on the label that indicates the class of wine that it is. Here’s a quick summary: VdT – Vino da Tavola – This is the lowest and … Continue reading
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Tagged brunello, Chianti, doc, docg, italian wine classifications, morellino di scansano, vdt, vernaccia, vino nobile
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Borgo Casciano in the Heart of Chianti
We recently stayed at Borgo Casciano, a brand new renovation of a cluster of farmhouses in the heart of the Chianti region of Tuscany. It’s located between the towns of Mercatale and San Casciano in the luscious Val di Pesa. … Continue reading
Posted in Italy up close, Tuscany
Tagged Chianti, san casciano italy, Tuscany, villas for rent
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30 Days on the Road in Italy…Day 18: Tuscany
Come with us as we explore Italy and check out properties for Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals. This morning is a welcome break from the fast pace we’ve been on. We get some laundry done and hang it out on the … Continue reading
30 Days on the Road in Italy…Day 17: Tuscany
Come with us as we explore Italy and check out properties for Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals. Yves is a well known French comic actor and mime. He is also the proud owner of a first class Tuscan villa, not far … Continue reading
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Tagged Chianti, lizabetta, Lucca, montespertoli, perseus florence, Tuscany, villa, villa mima
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Arriving at Montegufoni Castle
Midway between the two little towns of Montagnana and Baccaiano in Tuscany lies the Montegufoni Castle. In our journeys around the country, it’s always welcoming to come here for a few days and make our home in a real castle. … Continue reading