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Roses in nature, myth and poetry
At the Il Roseto nursery with Luca and Sabrina the couple who own it with their collaborators, Nike and Sabrina we discovery . . .
A diVino stay signature “Capanna”
A farm and vineyard with a long history and excellent wines. Added to by the presence of a boutique-style agriturismo and a new . . .
The poetry of the Val d’Orcia in the pasta of Alessio Panarese
Alessio Panarese's relationship with this land, unequalled in its harmony and beauty, belongs to a subtle intuitive knowledge . . .
Images & Yoshimi – Or two solutions to survive these times
For days, weeks and months we have lived in a world subjected to the rhythm of the pandemic. Upset. Awaiting revival. With . . .
Radda in Chianti, a place in the middle
We go in search of the amazing historical and architectural heritage of Radda in Chianti accompanied by two of its most exceptional . . .
See you at Pitena’s!
In a spirit of effective re-creation, Daniele brought the old Pitena up to present day standards, giving an authentic space for sociability.
A bridge between Tuscany and the Near East
The cuisine at Al Ponte restaurant in Gaiole in Chianti expresses an irresistible koinè of Tuscan tradition with exoticism from the Near . . .
The Via Romea Sanese, a greenway between Florence and Siena
At the Municipality of Castellina in Chianti we meet up with Giuseppe Stiaccini, the city councillor responsible for the Via Romea.
La Loggia del Chianti
The Loggia del Chianti is truly a loggia in Chianti. The rosebush at the window says it all, it’s a rosebush at . . .
In Gordon Breckenridge’s atelier
I met Gordon Breckenridge a couple of years ago, in the Val d’Orcia, at a restaurant. Just by chance, on a day . . .
In San Donato with Gessica Novelli
Gessica Novelli is waiting for us with her generous smile early this morning in the offices of Nuova Casa Toscana Immobiliare.
A family story done in pencil
We are just outside the town of Radda in Chianti, in a beautiful space with a wonderful view where once there was . . .
Run away yes, but where? – by Roberto Leonardi
When you start running, you don’t know where the track will take you, if it’s just a passing hobby or if it . . .
XL pizzas and express cuisine at the Palazzetto del Monte
Let’s go back to our friends Polina and Alberto, at the Palazzetto – famous in the valley for their tasty XL size . . .
A cup of tea with Laura Pescari – Botanica Garden
Botanica Garden: the name itself is captivating and well signifies the value of Laura Pescari’s work near Selci di San Giustino.
Under the stars of Monteriggioni
The Poggio Amorelli farm and the Mazzarrini family at the property of Poggio ai Laghi, near Lake Sant’Antonio in Monteriggioni.