Radda in Chianti is situated on Chianti hills, the territory preserved its charm from many time. In the 50’s Radda knew the abandonment of its lands and its old farms, but with the rediscovery of the 70’s many old lands were reassessed and the production of olive oil and wine Read more…
The city is situated near Florence, between the valleys of Greve and Ema streams; Impruneta is “home of Tuscan terracotta and ceramics”. The most important feature of Impruneta is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria. The basilica dates from 1060, being probably located over an ancient devotional site of Etruscan times Read more…
In spite of sensational posters for the Futuristi centenary Exhibitions in Milan, Rome and other italian cities during the first part of this year i was too lazy to get on a train and actually check them out. Of course i had bumped into the occasional striking painting in galleries Read more…
Il “DESCO” in italian it’s a rather elegant, literaty way of saying “table”. Not table as in four-legged piece of furniture, but rather table as in “the pleasures of the table”. Or put another way, “enogastronomia” and try saying that without salivating. For the seriously food and wine-addicted, Lucca’s annual Read more…
November Fest, the city of Pisa offers special features and originality of products from 12 to 22 november. The visitors will find an atmosphere like “October Fest” in Monaco: pork shank, sausage, cheese, strudel and the famous “Pretzel” a big bread of Bavaria, also great German music. Eleven days of Read more…