Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

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Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Our hands-on cooking classes always get everyone involved and having fun in some capacity This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Soaking up the "Under the Tuscan Sun" lifestyle at local winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Take your glass of Brunello and enjoy the view of a vineyard in Montalcino. Truly a wonderful way to enjoy Tuscany A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti