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 guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch 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 We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Two of our guests helping out with the antipasto before our incredible meal at a family-run winery near Greve in Chianti Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Soaking up the "Under the Tuscan Sun" lifestyle at local winery in the Chianti region of Tuscany Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties 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 This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Of course, on a Chianti cooking vacation in Tuscany you cannot skip delicious pasta! Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany.