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Non-alcoholic wine?
Italy now permits the production of dealcoholized wines. What exactly does the new law regulate, how is alcohol-free wine produced, why do designations of origin remain protected—and why am I personally still cautious about using the term "wine"?
Agriturismo Tuscany: Holidays between vineyards and culture
Podere Capaccia in Radda in Chianti
In a small valley, not far from the medieval Radda in Chianti, there's a little, almost hidden gem of Chianti Classico: Podere Capaccia. You'll also find some big names in Chianti Classico in this same valley, like Montevertine, Carleone, or Castello d'Albola.
Back to Panzano!
The time has come – my #ChiantiClassicoLonging is over! Because right now, as I'm writing these lines, I'm sitting in my favorite spot in Panzano in Chianti, feet up on the little stone wall, laptop on my lap. The vineyards are glowing a lush green, my coffee is competing with the lavender in scent, and the bees are buzzing busily.
#LongingForChiantiClassico in Pictures
The past weeks and months have been tough for all of us. While we're slowly getting used to the new normal, the longing for faraway places is still strong. The last few months were full of restrictions – travel wasn't possible, borders were closed, and staying home was the name of the game.
#SehnsuchtChiantiClassico: A video meeting with Emilia and Giovanni d’Orsi from Fattoria Casaloste
These days, a glimmer of hope is emerging as Corona measures are slowly being eased in Austria, Germany, and Italy. There's even a chance that the border between Austria and Italy will open this summer!
#LongingForChiantiClassico: A Video Wine Tasting with Cosimo Gericke from Fattoria Rignana
While Austria and Germany are slowly easing their strict Corona restrictions, reopening restaurants, museums, tourist spots, and even borders, Italy is still taking a more cautious approach to relaxing its measures.
#SehnsuchtChiantiClassico: A virtual visit with the Davaz family at the Poggio al Sole winery
So, after virtually visiting some of 'my' wineries with you as part of my blog series #LongingForChiantiClassico and telling you what everyday life looks like during Corona times, today I want to take you on a little trip to the Poggio al Sole winery.
#LongingForChiantiClassico: A Chat with Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi from Rocca di Montegrossi
The Corona pandemic is still keeping the world on edge. Especially in Italy, the virus has left its tragic mark – affecting both people and the economy. And things are only slowly starting to look a bit better. Meanwhile, as part of my blog series #LongingForChiantiClassico, I've been trying to update you on how my friends at the wineries on NinainChianti.com are doing.
#ChiantiClassicoWanderlust: 10 Museums in Tuscany You Can Visit Online
Today I have a completely different recommendation for you: Something that might help satisfy a bit of that longing for Tuscany, a travel destination that's out of reach for all of us during Corona times. It's a compilation from Tuscany's official tourism platform, visittuscany.com, of 10 museums in the region that you can visit virtually.
#LongingForChiantiClassico: Among the Vines and the Cement Egg with Piero Lanza at Poggerino Winery
Today, I want to continue my blog series #LongingForChiantiClassico, where I explore how people are doing in my beloved Chianti during the Corona pandemic, with a video tip. I really want to recommend the videos by Piero Lanza, owner of Poggerino winery, to you – they offer a kind of 'authentic insight' into how life is currently going on in 'my' Chianti.
#LongingForChiantiClassico: my virtual aperitif with Vicky Schmitt-Vitali from Le Fonti winery
Today is part two of my new blog series #LongingForChiantiClassico, where, over the next few days and weeks, I'll be looking into how people are doing in my beloved Chianti during these tough times. This time, Vicky Schmitt-Vitali tells us about the current situation at her winery, Fattoria Le Fonti, how her husband Guido and the kids are doing, how the family will celebrate Easter, and what thoughts are with them.
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