Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

The grandmother, who had an organic farm, taught us so much ancient Tuscan recipes that we want to tell and share

The Bottega Baracchi is an innovative concept shop halfway between a wine bar and a store, a promise that has as its primary essence, excellence, in all its various forms.

Tuscany and Elba means fabulous wines. Due to its fertile terroir and historic vineyards, Elba produces some of the region's most unique vintages. Sample these during an organized tour of local wineries along.

The cradle of Renaissance with her magnificent cathedral, Brunelleschi's dome, the museums with their artistic treasures, the tipical craft shops, the Old Bridge. At every street's corner history and beauty will strike you.

The Oltrarno is the southern part of the center of Florence, just south of the river Arno. In a few small streets you will find workshops oldest in Florence, here working silver, wood and producing the famous Florentine paper.

A medieval village almost completely intact city walls and towers still stand perfectly maintained. In the center of the village is the Church of San Giuliano, built on the rock and the ancient alleys

We can book for you a special guided tour of the rooftops and ceiling of the Duomo in Siena. A rare opportunity to visit the Cathedral from a unique point of view.

The Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Sea, on the crest of the waves towards enchanting places!
To make your days even more special we organise day excursions to discover a length of coast that stretches from Viareggio to Cinque Terre via Portovenere

The woodlands surrounding this small hilltop town are teeming with the most highly-prized white truffles in the world. Join a truffle hunt to experience the process and then head up to town to taste these heavenly - and costly! - morsels.

Creative cuisine, using the finest of locally sourced ingredients. A faultless and well-researched wine list with plenty of seriously Super Tuscans!

During a workshop in his atelier Luciano Bandinelli, the craftsman of the time, will show you the entire process of grinding and engraving handmade crystal, telling you old anecdots about this ancient art.

Let's start from our hamlet. An enchanting combination of peacefulness, stunning views of the Tuscan hills, ancient stones and signs of the past, all influenced by the history of the Piccolomini family. A trip down memory lane!

Right near Castiglione Vetulonia is another area of great archaeological importance where viistare the graves of Pietrera and Diavolino still well kept and the archaeological museum is open all year.

You may be on vacation, but you still need a little exercise! There are two well-kept tennis courts about 150 meters from the hotel, and two 9-hole golf courses about half an hour drive away, both with beautiful views.

For those who love steep cliffs, Capo Sant'Andrea is a must-see. One of the most beautiful seaside cliffs in the world, shaped by millenia of wind and water, with its stark white granite face standing guard over the bright blue waves below.

Local cuisine, to try the steaks

In San Quirico d'Orcia at Duemme Knitwear you can buy at the best price cashmere knitwear made by hand.

Trendy restaurant, seafood, friendly environment.

San Gimignano includes among its wonders, even an ancient Roman villa. It is an old building dating back to between the fourth and sixth century AD for many years in a state of complete abandonment. Now is finally visitable

A Contemporary Art Gallery of painting and sculpture, realized by well-known artists and art-beginners, that organize events and theme exhibitions where the world of art meets social backgrounds, as in "Meet Art, Feed Art" exhibit.

Home cooking cozy atmosphere

At about 10 kilometers from Montalcino, a romantic Benedictine abbey where you can watch the masses with Gregorian chants of the monks.

The splendid outdoor theater where Andrea Bocelli performs each July is only 20 minutes away.

Lovely abbey of Benedictine monks in the heart of nature. Worth a visit for its magnificent location for both the magnificent frescoes.

Synergistic agriculture consists of the art of cultivating, leaving the land to be made according to the method of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer.

Cala Violina beach is perhaps the most beautiful bay in all of Tuscany. Wild and unspoilt is the perfect place to live out of season. You can walk with a white road with perfect views for running, hiking and biking

Enjoy delicious wines and fresh olive oli directly from the producer and a snack pause with typical products of Tuscany.

In a cozy and charming square of Pistoia, i Salaioli is at the same time a grocery store with local products, an excellent restaurant featuring tuscan cuisine, and a gathering place where people can drink aperitifs before dinner.

Wine shop, tavern and a breathtaking view, what do you want?

Discover the delicious recipes of Tuscan cooking by the chefs a relaxed and unique scenery. At the end of the cooking session you can taste the dishes prepared together!