Vermentino is a fresh, aromatic grape variety that thrives on the Ligurian coast. Its origin may date back to 13th-century Corsica, but nowadays it is found widespread on the northwestern strip of Italy, where, depending on the area, it is also known as Roero, Favorita or Pigato. Interestingly, it is one of the few white […]
There is a vacation mood in Chianti, and as we adjust to this new way of life while keeping our distance, Tuscany continues to offer many things to do and places to visit. We start from Piazza Matteotti, in the center of Greve in Chianti, where most of the stores and establishments are concentrated and […]
Renaissance is a word that encompasses so many aspects of Italian life. It means, as we know, “rebirth” and describes the renewal and revival of classical antiquity that marked the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, and was developed in Florence itself around 1350. Montecalvi underwent its own renaissance starting in 2017 when the […]
Tuscany is famous for its traditional, fresh, simple and flavorful cuisine. We have planted a large vegetable garden, which provides us with fresh vegetables all year round, but with a noticeable boom in the spring. We are pleased to share with you recipes for various Tuscan dishes that we prepare with ingredients from our garden. […]
D. Why Italy? R. Karen’s father is Italian (of Abruzzese descent) while Jim’s grandfather was Italian (of Udine descent) and over the years we spent an inordinate amount of time in Italy. When we decided to buy a vineyard in the northern hemisphere, Italy was the natural choice for us-in fact, our three children insisted […]
