Toscana & Chianti News
Discovering the wine of the island
It is the sweet wine of the island of Elba. Holding a glass of this wine in our hand, even in winter, it reminds us of a day at the seaside, when we can get away from everything. Thirteen degrees for a sip of relax.
The Valdarno? Yes, but on a Vespa
Tuscany, as we all know, is extremely rich of monuments, landscapes and places to visit. Little local seats, often not considered as potential tourist destinations, are instead very rich of resources and hide many surprises.
The sky of Siena's cathedral
The Cathedral of Siena offers new emotions. After the discovery of the marquetry floor, depicting a path of wisdom and faith drawn by ancient masters, the Cathedral now opens its doors to the top of its fabbrica.
Hearing about cooking classes, one might think of a banality. However, the students of the Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts have a different opinion.
Those who pass through Florence cannot miss to drop by this place, as it has no equal in the world and is worth a visit. Instead, those who live in the city of the lily have more chances to visit it.
La Foce is the name of the old pass that lies about 3 miles from Chianciano and 35 miles from Siena. It lends its name to the villa, which the young married couple Antonio and Iris Origo chose as their home in the Twenties, expertly converting it over the years...
Fashion becomes a part of history to be exposed in a museum, from fashion shows to expositive glasses, glass showcases as well as mannequins, to be admired like a piece of art. Florence safeguards the treasures of style, as well.
Florence has been loved by nobels and artists since the XIX century, when young aristocrats used to travel to enrich their culture. Therefore, to begin our journey through the most special hotels, we start from Viale Dei Colli.
