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Rasiglia, A Village In Umbria

On February 19, 2019 / Rasiglia

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 →

A Trip To Norcia In Umbria, Italy

On February 17, 2019 / Church, Food, Norcia, Pasta, Saint, Saint Benedict, Sausages, Truffles

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 Norcia in southern Umbria is famous for both religious and culinary reasons. St Benedict On the religious side of the equation, Norcia was the birthplace of St Benedict, founderRead more →

Rocca Del Leone, Castiglione Del Lago, Umbria

On February 14, 2019 / Castiglione Del Lago, Castle, Lake Trasimeno, Umbria

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 Castiglione Del Lago Today was a beautiful sunny day and we decided to visit Castiglione del Lago, a picturesque town on the western shore of Lake Trasimeno. TheRead more →

Wine In Tuscany Part VII, Central Tuscany: Wines Other Than Chianti, Brunello & Montepulciano

On November 26, 2016 / Arezzo, Pomino, San Gimignano, Siena

Carmignano, Pomino, Colline Aretine, Colline Senesi, San Gimignano, Siena, Val d'Arbia and Val d'Orcia Colline Fiorentine and Colline Pratesi These are the hills around Florence and Prato and produce Carmignano and Pomino. Carmignano Carmignano is in the hills to the west of Florence, there are 200 hectaresRead more →

Wine In Tuscany Part VI, Central Tuscany: Montepulciano

On November 25, 2016 / Montepulciano

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 →

Wine In Tuscany Part V, Central Tuscany: Brunello Di Montalcino

On November 25, 2016 / Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG The Town Of Montalcino & Brunello Brunello di Montalcino the hills around the Tuscan town of Montalcino produce some of the most expensive and sought after wines in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. In fact, in 1980, Brunello became the first ever areaRead more →

Wine In Tuscany Part IV, Central Tuscany: Chianti

On November 24, 2016 / Chianti, Florence, Sangiovese, Siena, Wine

The Chianti Wine Region In Central Tuscany What Is Chianti? The term Chianti has been around since 1398 but the original wine produced in the Chianti area was white. By 1716 the area now known as Chianti Classico was officially established. In 1870 Barone Riccasoli wrote aRead more →

Wine In Umbria

On November 5, 2016 / Assisi, Bevagna, Grechetto, Montefalco, Orvieto, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Spoleto, Trebbiano Spoletino, Wine

Umbria & Wine - An Overview Wine Growing In Umbria The region of Umbria is located right in the centre of Italy, the landscape comprises hills, valleys and mountains as well as Lake Trasimeno. Most of the wine growing areas follow the Tiber and other river valleys orRead more →

A Long Lazy Ferragosto Lunch At Trattoria Del Verziere, Montone

On September 1, 2016 / Food, Montone, Restaurant

Taverna Del Verziere In the middle of August there is a bank holiday called Ferragosto in Italy and the whole country pretty much shuts down for the day. This year the 15th fell on a Monday and we booked a table with friends at Taverna Del VerziereRead more →

A Tour At The Mezzetti Winery, Vernazzano, Lake Trasimeno, Umbria

On August 11, 2016 / Lake Trasimeno, Olive Oil, Tuoro, Wine

In the vineyard at the Mezzetti winery near Lake Trasimeno, Umbria, Italy

Lake Trasimeno Wines As you may know I run a tour at I Girasoli di Sant'Andrea Winery in the Niccone Valley. I have recently qualified as an Italian sommelier and am always interested to try wines and visit other wineries. In the last few years, the winesRead more →

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