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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Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines 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 Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti Our hands-on cooking classes always get everyone involved and having fun in some capacity Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity to get a feel of the local culture and experience the central market Soaking up the "Under the Tuscan Sun" lifestyle at local winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our immersive Chianti vacation offers many chances to interact and learn from locals of the area Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany Take your glass of Brunello and enjoy the view of a vineyard in Montalcino. Truly a wonderful way to enjoy Tuscany Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence