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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Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation 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 Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque One our visits to a local farm includes learning how to make the Tuscan special pizza called schiacciata Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape 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. If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Learning how to make dishes unique to the region we vacation in is a major part of the cultural experience we offer Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Our Chianti cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate Italian food culture A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Romance is truly in the air throughout our adventures and experiences across the Chianti region of Tuscany We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class 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 A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty