Archive for 'Food and Wine'

Autumn is the time of year for picking mushrooms and Tuscany is no different. But because of the ideal mushroom growing conditions and the value of certain fungi like the black or white truffles, tourists are required to pay a small ‘mushroom’ tax during their vacation here if they wish to pick some to make a delicious meal with.

The cost of picking mushrooms in Tuscany is as follows:
€15 for a day
€40 for a week
€100 for a year

Come to Tuscany this Christmas to experience some seasonal events! This is a perfect time for families with young children to spend a magical holiday here.

Treat yourselves a lovely stay in a four bedroom villa in Tuscany where you can relax and unwind after your days of visiting the following Christmas events.

Spend a delightful day or two in the cosy town of Marradi where the streets are filled with the sound of gospel choirs singing and sleigh bells ringing!

Imagine a cosy winter vacation in Tuscany, sitting in front of a crackling fire in a luxury villa here, sipping delicious wine and savouring great local food.

Here in Tuscany, a wonderful collection of wine tasting events are taking place across the region which draws in thousands of locals and tourists alike. Come to toast the New Year in style!

Famous Tuscan wines such as Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the districts in which they’re produced become vibrant hives of activity at Christmas.

Here we have some handy tips on how to experience the very best of Tuscan food, wine and culture without dreading stepping on the scales when you get home! Of course when we go on holidays, it’s natural to want to try lots of new foods and deny yourself nothing…it is a relaxing break away after all.

Choose from a fabulous range of luxury villas in Tuscany to relax in after your indulgent dining experiences!

When sitting down to a traditional Tuscan meal, try picking from the first appetiser which is usually a platter of antipasti.

The famous Tuscan DOCG labelled wine, Chianti Classico is produced in a particular part of the Chianti region between Florence and Siena. One of the super Tuscan wines, Chianti Classico has been made here since Etruscan times and stands out from the rest because of its unique pink logo with a black rooster seal on all of its bottles.

Book a beautiful villa in Chianti with a swimming pool to experience a lavish holiday in comfort while you sip the area's magnificent wine.

The story behind this seal is derived from a comical legend that dates back to the 13th century in this area. Florence and Siena fought bitterly for the ideal grape growing land of Chianti and decided to end their disagreement in a strange way.