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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The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills Farm to table ingredients in our hand-on Chianti cooking classes build anticipation for a delicious Tuscan dinner Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. The Duomo in Florence is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. We visit Florence during our Chianti Vacations Private lunch at a family owned winery overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape. If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! Take your glass of Brunello and enjoy the view of a vineyard in Montalcino. Truly a wonderful way to enjoy Tuscany During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers