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#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.
#LongingForChiantiClassico: A Chat with Alessia Riccieri from Antico Podere Gagliole Winery
My new blog series - As you probably know, I keep something like my "Wine and Chianti Diary" here on my blog. It's about Chianti Classico wines I've tasted, places I've visited, but most importantly, about the people I've met. This includes winemakers, winery staff, and restaurateurs.
Macelleria Checcucci: Meat, Prosciutto & More at the Counter & Tuscany on Your Plate
Every now and then, I share culinary highlights and delicious finds from 'my' Panzano in Chianti on my blog. But there's one spot I've kept to myself until now: the Macelleria Checcucci.
A Strong Team: the 'Unione Viticoltori di Panzano'
If you're into wine in Panzano in Chianti, you absolutely have to check out the "Unione Viticoltori di Panzano". This is the association of Panzano winemakers who organize the famous "Vino al Vino" wine festival every year on Panzano's piazza – it's known far beyond Italy's borders!
Panzano Arte: a path with sculptures by Nathalie Decoster through the vineyards of Panzano
As we all know, summer is the time for life's beautiful things! And what could be better than combining art with enjoying some wine? That's exactly why, until September 18, 2019, sculptures by the famous French artist Nathalie Decoster are being presented for the first time in and around Panzano in Chianti, under the title Panzano Arte.
June 21: Summer's here - time for Rosato!
June 21st is the summer solstice: the longest day and shortest night of the year! So, it's officially and truly summer! And what could be better for such an important event than a cool glass of Rosato? I'd say: Niente! How perfect that the fresh Rosati have just arrived!
Consorzio Chianti Classico General Assembly: Sales Figures Rising Across All Chianti Classico Categories
During the general assembly of the Consorzio Chianti Classico, Giovanni Manetti, the Consorzio's President, was able to present members with an interim report for the first five months of the year. And it's quite impressive!
Nina's has something new from Rignana: The Bianco Toscana!
White wine lovers will be thrilled about this news: The 2018 vintage is the first white wine from Fattoria di Rignana! It's called Bianco Toscana IGT. And as we all know, that's really special because white wines are rarely made in Chianti Classico.
Dario Cecchini: The Butcher from the Netflix Series 'Chef's Table'
Last year, I told you all about my friend Dario Cecchini, his Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti, his passion for meat, and his restaurants and products in two blog posts. And now, Dario is part of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary series Chef's Table, where top chefs from all over the world showcase their innovative kitchen concepts.
Chianti Classico Collection 2019: Spring Awakening in Chianti Classico!
Earlier this week, it was time again in spring-like Florence: With the Chianti Classico Collection 2019 – the trade fair for Chianti Classico – the unofficial start of the new Chianti Classico wine year kicked off after the winter break.
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