Tuscany & Umbria Blog

The Gorgacce Rentals blog has lots of useful information for the visitor to the Tuscany Umbria border, Italy. Use the category search to find specific articles on towns, art, restaurants, itineraries, activities, food and wine.

Towns In Tuscany & Umbria

Larger towns include Perugia, Arezzo, Siena and Florence. The many smaller towns you could visit include Cortona, Montepuciano, Assisi, Gubbio, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro, Spoleto, Montefalco, Bevagna and Spello.

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Rasiglia, A Village In Umbria

19 February, 2019
Bridge Over Stream In Rasiglia, Umbria
Rasiglia, A Village Sometimes Described As "The Venice Of Umbria" Rasaglia, Umbria Whilst on our
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A Trip To Norcia In Umbria, Italy

17 February, 2019
The Ruined Church, Basilica Di San Benedetto, In The Centre Of Norcia, Umbria
A Visit To Norcia, A Town In Southern Umbria Norcia, A Town In Southern Umbria The town of Norci
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Rocca Del Leone, Castiglione Del Lago, Umbria

14 February, 2019
One Of The Castle Towers With Lake Trasimeno In The Background, Rocca Del Leone
A Visit To The Rocca Del Leone (Castle Of The Lion) In Castiglione Del Lago Lake Trasimeno , Umbria
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Rosso Della Sera, Restaurant In San Feliciano, Lake Trasimeno, Umbria

7 September, 2018
View of sunset from Rosso della Sera, a restaurant in San Feliciano, Umbria
Rosso della Sera, Lake Trasimeno, Umbria Earlier this year we discovered the delights of eating at
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Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno

29 August, 2017
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Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno Paddle boarding on Lake Trasimeno is a lovely activity on a hot s
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Wine In Tuscany Part X, Vin Santo

29 November, 2016
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Vin Santo, Sweet Wine Made Using The Passito Method What Is Vin Santo? This is the last of our s
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Wine In Tuscany Part IX, Super Tuscan

27 November, 2016
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Super Tuscan: Quality Wine Made Outside The DOC / DOCG Rules Super Tuscan Wine Super Tuscan is t
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Wine In Tuscany Part VIII, The Mediterranean Coast

27 November, 2016
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Tuscany, Northern Coastal Wine Growing Areas: Colli Apuani, Colline Lucchesi, Collina di Montecarlo
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Wine In Tuscany Part VII, Central Tuscany: Wines Other Than Chianti, Brunello & Montepulciano

26 November, 2016
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Carmignano, Pomino, Colline Aretine, Colline Senesi, San Gimignano, Siena, Val d'Arbia and Val d'Orc
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Wine In Tuscany Part VI, Central Tuscany: Montepulciano

25 November, 2016
Trying Vino Nobile from the Dei winery
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG Montepulciano & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Montepulciano
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Wine In Tuscany Part V, Central Tuscany: Brunello Di Montalcino

25 November, 2016
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG The Town Of Montalcino & Brunello Brunello di Montalcino the hil
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Wine In Tuscany Part IV, Central Tuscany: Chianti

24 November, 2016
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The Chianti Wine Region In Central Tuscany What Is Chianti? The term Chianti has been around sin
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Rasiglia, A Village In Umbria

On February 19, 2019   /   Rasiglia  
Bridge Over Stream In Rasiglia, Umbria
Rasiglia, A Village Sometimes Described As "The Venice Of Umbria" Rasaglia, Umbria Whilst on our trip to Norcia last month we stopped en-route at the picturesque village of Rasiglia. Rasiglia is often described as the " Little Venice Of Umbria" but you won't find any gondolas orRead more →
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Wine In Tuscany Part X, Vin Santo

On November 29, 2016   /   Vin Santo, Wine  
Vin Santo, Sweet Wine Made Using The Passito Method What Is Vin Santo? This is the last of our series on Tuscan Wine, and what better way for us to end than with a wine made to accompany dessert? When visiting Tuscany you may come across VinRead more →
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Wine In Tuscany Part IX, Super Tuscan

On November 27, 2016   /   Wine  
Super Tuscan: Quality Wine Made Outside The DOC / DOCG Rules Super Tuscan Wine Super Tuscan is the term given to the well made, expensive and sought after wines that are made outside of the DOC / DOCG rules. Vigorello di San Felice The first, in 1968, wasRead more →
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Wine In Tuscany Part VI, Central Tuscany: Montepulciano

On November 25, 2016   /   Montepulciano  
Trying Vino Nobile from the Dei winery
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG Montepulciano & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Montepulciano has its own variety of sangiovese, prugnolo gentile, which is used to make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Vino Rosso di Montepulciano DOC. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Is A Different Wine! A word of caution, doRead more →
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