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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Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity to get a feel of the local culture and experience the central market Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Farm to table ingredients in our hand-on Chianti cooking classes build anticipation for a delicious Tuscan dinner Soaking up the "Under the Tuscan Sun" lifestyle at local winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque