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In 1972 four families from Rome bought the Castle of Ama, replanting a good part of its 55 hectares of vineyards. The objective was to produce a Chianti that could compete with the most prestigious wines. The fermentation cellar was completed in 1979 with a conception so advanced that it is considered to this day [...]
It is impossible to see more beautiful fields, there is not a single valley which has not been worked to perfection, prepared for the sowing. Goethe With these words the great German writer and poet J. W. von Goethe described two centuries ago, the Val di Chiana. A description that still applies to one of [...]
From July 14 to the 24, 2010 Banfi Castle presents his program for the 13th Edition of the Jazz & Wine Festival in Montalcino. There will be artists of great standing, from Robin Eubanks to the Avion Travel for a total of eight greats to celebrate the pairing of fine jazz and fine wine. The [...]
Castiglion Fiorentino is a wonderful medieval town in the province of Arezzo. It is located just 15 minutes away from the Tuscan city, perched on a hill overlooking the Chiana valley. The original center of the town is the keep that still preserves one defensive tower, nowadays a belfry of the adjacent church. The castle [...]
Perched on a headland by the southern most end of Uccellina Park on the Tyrrhenian coast lies the ancient village of Talamone with its Fortress. The town was first an Etruscan settlement, which were followed by Romans. Traces of the Etruscan city of Tlamu were discovered in 1888 on a hill called Talamonaccio at a [...]
Beaches of Porto Ercole To fully enjoy the coast of Porto Ercole, the ideal is to rent a raft or a small boat that will allow you to explore the many coves and choose the one you prefer. For those who decide to arrive by land here are the four best beaches: Acqua Fresca: Mostly [...]
Castiglione della Pescaia is a beautiful Tuscany coastal town overlooking the sea below from its castle. Within its ancient walls you can still admire feel all the medieval charm. Its famous beaches satisfy all tastes: modern beach resorts where one can rest sunbathing, renting boats, kite surfing or taking a diving course. Summer evenings offer [...]
Tuscany is a fascinating land where you can still find many hidden pearls, places where time has stood still. Small towns of ancient history in which traces of their past are still visible. Medieval villages, sometimes far from the more traveled routes, constitute treasures of inestimable value. Here you can still breathe a medieval atmosphere [...]
The original nucleus of the Boccale Castle is represented by a watchtower built by the Medici in the Sixteenth century, probably on the ruins of a previous structure built by the Republic of Pisa in medieval times. Only the keeper and some soldiers stayed at the castle, and its size was small, so that there [...]
This castle is a piece of important architecture and was commissioned by the German emperor Frederick II of Swabia. The castle is the only example of Swabian architecture in central and northern Italy and was built by Sicilian architect Riccardo from Lentini between 1237 and 1248. The plan of the castle is square, and it [...]
