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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Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories 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 Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Our hands-on cooking classes always get everyone involved and having fun in some capacity Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. 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