Brunello di Montalcino is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as “nice dark one” in the local dialect, is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese grown in the Montalcino region. In 1980, the Brunello di Montalcino was awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation and today is one of the Italy’s best-known and most expensive wines.
10/03/10
Brunello di Montalcino Wines - Tuscany Wines
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Learn the Italian Language - Open a New World
Italian is a Romance language spoken by about 60 million people in Italy, and by another 10 million Italian descendants in the world, making it spoken by a total of 70 million native speakers. It is also spoken by an additional 125 million people as a foreign language. In Switzerland, Italian is one of four official languages, spoken mainly in the Swiss cantons of Grigioni and Ticino. It is also the official language of San Marino, as well as the primary language of Vatican City. Standard Italian, adopted by the state after the unification of Italy, is based on Tuscan (in particular on the dialects of the city of Florence) and is somewhat intermediate between the Italo-Dalmatian languages of the South and the Gallo-Romance Northern Italian languages. Its development was also influenced by the other Italian dialects and by the Germanic language of the post-Roman invaders.
Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence
Here’s your chance to learn how to cook a classic Tuscan dinner in Florence - and then eat it, matched with Tuscan wines! Skilled chefs take you through each step, from starter to dessert, and at the end of your fun-filled Italian cooking lesson you can take the recipes away to try them at home.
Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course in Florence
Follow ancient Italian traditions in your quest to learn the art of pasta making on this half day hands-on cooking workshop in Florence. After the hard work is done, toast your fellow budding chefs with local wine, while feasting on your pasta creations!
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Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Day Trip from Naples
Explore the famous Amalfi Coast with your own driver to chauffeur you from town to town on this private full-day excursion from Naples. You’ll discover Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, four of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. A private visit to the Amalfi Coast is the perfect choice if you want to get a real taste of southern Italy and its exquisite coastal landscapes.
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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome
Tour Pompeii and the beautiful Amalfi coast villages on a small group day trip from Rome. You’ll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with your driver. Each minivan accommodates 8 people maximum. A driver-guide will accompany the group throughout the day and an additional licensed guide will meet the group in Pompeii for the two-hour walking tour. Book now as seats are strictly limited.
