Archive for 'Food and Wine'

We've written before about Emiko Davies, who is one of our favourite food bloggers in Italy, as part of our round-up of bloggers that you need to follow. Davies is a half Japanese, half Australian ex-pat who is now living in Florence with her Italian husband and daughter. Madly in love with the local cuisine, she has written two cookbooks about traditional Tuscan cooking, “Florentine: The True Cuisine of Florence” and “Acquacotta” and contributes to various publications, as well as running a blog and hosting classes and workshops on cooking and photography.

Bringing to life historic recipes and creating stunning images and dishes is her particular forte and, if you find a vacation rental in Florence, you can attend one of her incredible classes for yourself. Just check out her website for details about upcoming events and try to line one up with your trip!     Read More

Tuscany is famous for her delicious food and wine. If you have found a vacation rental in Tuscany and are planning on exploring the region, then you will also need to explore the culinary landscape of the region as it is integral to the experience of this beautiful place. We have discussed wines and vineyards and wine shops on this blog on several occasions and now we are putting together a guide to the wines of Tuscany; the ones you won't want to miss and where to find them. Hereare more of the Tuscan wines that you need to try!

9. Sovana

Sovana is a DOC red or rosé wine that is produced in the south of Tuscany. Named after the ancient Etruscan settlement of Sovana, it received its DOC status in 1999.     Read More

If you have found a vacation rental in Tuscany and are planning on exploring the region, you can't forget to thoroughly discover the culinary landscape. Food and wine are integral to the Tuscan experience and we have discussed wines and vineyards and wine shops on this blog on several occasions. However, we thought that it was only fitting to finally put together a guide to the wines of Tuscany; the ones you won't want to miss and where to find them. Here is our guide to more of the Tuscan wines that you need to try!

7. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status that is produced in and around the town of Montepulciano. Made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal, it is aged for at least 2 years before sale.     Read More

If you have found a vacation rental in Tuscany and are planning on exploring the region, you can't forget to thoroughly discover the culinary landscape. Food and wine are integral to the Tuscan experience and we have discussed wines and vineyards and wine shops on this blog on several occasions. However, we thought that it was only fitting to finally put together a guide to the wines of Tuscany; the ones you won't want to miss and where to find them. Here is our guide to more of the Tuscan wines that you need to try!

5. Bolgheri

Bolgheri is a wine area located in the Province of Livorno that has become internationally known since 1974, when, in an event organised by Decanter, a 6-year-old Sassicaia won over an assortment of Bordeaux wines.     Read More