On a glorious afternoon this fall I fell in love with Italian tradition once again. Basking in the beautiful sunshine, I spent time with my friends learning about and tasting olive oil, at Podere Gli Scassi. While this age-old tradition is special in its own right, I met a man Read more…
LUCCA (half day morning or afternoon) Join our guide for a walking experience, taking you back in time to 180BC when Lucca was founded as a Roman colony. The day will start with a stroll on top of the medievel walls (built between 1504-1645) and wind its way into the Read more…
A CHEF’S HI-LIGHT OF LUCCA (half day morning) A culinary journey through the winding, cobbled streets of Lucca with tastings of local produce at Roberto’s Delicatezze and Il Forno di Guisti. Visit the authentic wine-cellars of Enoteca Vanni (voted one of the top 3 wine shops in Italy) for a Read more…
TASTING LUCCA (half day morning or afternoon or full day) Rich in minerals and 16th century family traditions, the hills of Matraia and Montecarlo that surround the medieval-walled town of Lucca are a natural amphitheatre of terraces that help create unique and distinctive wines and olive oils of noble character. Read more…