Tuscany is a North central region that the entire world has a love affair with and for obvious reasons you will come to appreciate on your vacation here.
It borders Liguria and Emilia Romagna to the north, Umbria and Marche to the east and Lazio to the South. The history you will find here when wars raged on between Siena and Florence is easily understood when examining some of the architecture. A war raged on between these two cities for years and the impact of the powerful Medicis family can still be seen today. Stroll through 700 year old piazzas with a gelato as you stop to admire the River Arno or perhaps the Michelangelo David Sculpture known the world over. This region can boast some of the finest wines in the world ranging from Chianti, Montepulciano, Bolgheri, Montalcino and Maremma. The red wine variety Sangiovese accounts for nearly 70% of the production from the region but some of the finest Bordeaux style blends in the world containing Cabernet and Merlot are found in Tuscany.
Ancient medieval towns like the UNESCO World Heritage village of San Gimignano will win you over with their charm and ancient structures. The history is palpable here when you consider that Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy when living here. A short walk through Siena will bring you face to face with Piazza del Campo the site of the oldest horse race in the world. Even more old world charm awaits you in between your private vineyard tastings of Brunello in Montalcino. The world class pecorino cheese and the local farmers in Pienza will make the red wine of Nobile from Montepulciano only taste even more velvety. The entire area which was predominately leather and copper artisans 40 years ago still has a few left such as Maledetti Toscani where you will make your own leather belt. The American cinema classic “ Under The Tuscan Sun” was filmed in Cortona where you too shall feel the warmth and charm of this enchanting land.
Finally, let’s not forget about the culinary delights that await you such as a visit to the famous Dario Cecchini “ Mad Butcher of Panzano” who was immortalized in “ Chefs Table” TV series. You will become familiar with many regional dishes in Tuscany ranging from Panzanella salad, to Bistecca Fiorentina, Picci Pasta, ribollita soup and others prepared by your private Chef while relaxing in your countryside villa. Finish your taste of Tuscany with a gastronomic experience for the ages prepared at the Michelin Restaurant Silene by Chef Roberto Rossi. This will be the vacation experience of your life which you will want to share with all of your friends.
