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 features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them 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. Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun