I know, Tuscany is not California, but this doesn’t mean there are no possibilities to surf in Tuscany! Here you can find a lot of surfers along the coast looking for the perfect wave! Indeed, Versilia is the capital of surfing in Italy, since the high frequency of big waves and the winds of Libeccio and Maestrale practically guarantee constant surfing, perfect for surfers of all levels. But there is also Livorno and Piombino for example. I would like to suggest you some places where you can surf.
Pontile – Forte dei Marmi
Something about the location: the pier at Forte dei Marmi was constructed at the end of the road built by Michelangelo Buonarroti to carry the marble he needed for his statues. Now the pier is not longer used for this purpose but it still offers the best view of this marble Riviera and it’s a place where surf enthusiasts compete
Lido Di Camaiore
Something about the location: “Bagno Aloha” Surf School is a meeting place for surfers in the area, from beginners to advanced. There are also many surf shops up and down the coast. From the pier in Lido di Camaiore you can embrace the long stretched horizon from the sea to the Apuan Alps.
Piazza Mazzini – Viareggio
Something about the location: Piazza Mazzini is one of the biggest square in Viareggio, where the annual Carnival and all the biggest events take place. Several palaces like Palazzo delle Muse and Palazzo Moretti overlook on Piazza Mazzini and you can also see the statue of Burlamacco, the symbol of Viareggio’s Carnival. On the sea side of the square there is a long sandy beach.
Darsena – Viareggio
Something about the location: Darsena is well known for the long beaches of fine sand and for the famed district where you can celebrate during the nights or sample seafood specialties at local restaurants. But Darsena is also fishermen who spend hours together thanks to their passion for the sport and their love of the sea.
Viareggio [Photo Credits: David Gemignani]
Something about the location: the place is situated 6 km south from the harbour of Livorno, on the right side of Bagni Roma.
Perelli – Piombino
Something about the location: The shallow water and wide beach at Perelli, and at nearby Carbonifera, make it possible to practice surf, windsurfing and kitesurfing in absolute safety. This site is very popular in summer with its hot winds, and can occasionally offer extraordinary days when unsettled conditions generate east winds and south-generated waves of up to two metres. From the north: Approaching on the main SS1Aurelia road towards Grosseto, go past Venturina, head for Piombino – Isola D’Elba and continue on the SS398 – Via Val di Cornia. Then take the SP23bis – Via della Base Geodetica, and at Fiorentina proceed on the SP23 towards Gagno. At Gagno take the coast road which leads to the spot. From the south: Approaching on the SS1Aurelia road towards Livorno, go past Venturina, head for Piombino – Isola D’Elba and continue on the SS398 – Via Val di Cornia. Then take the SP23bis – Via della Base Geodetica, and at Fiorentina proceed on the SP23 towards Gagno.
FONTE: http://www.turismo.intoscana.it/
Monday, May 20, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
BIT 2013, le tendenze turismo in Fiera a Milano
Le tendenze per i viaggi e il turismo di incontrano alla Fiera di Milano nel tradizionale appuntamento con la BIT, la Borsa Internazionale del Turismo, che si svolge in Fieramilano a Rho da giovedì 14 a domenica 17 febbraio. Il Paese Ospite d’Onore dell'edizione 2013 è la Cina. Alla Bit, oltre ad essere presenti tutti i maggiori operatori del settore turistico di tutto il mondo, emergono anche le tendenze per quello che riguarda i gusti e gli orientamenti del pubblico in materia di vacanze.
Innanzi tutto il 2013 potrebbe essere l'anno della svolta: secondo le ultime previsioni pubblicate da Banca d’Italia, nel nostro Paese la recessione dovrebbe concludersi nel secondo semestre di quest’anno e nel 2014 il tasso di crescita del PIL tornerà positivo. In attesa della ripresa, i viaggiatori s adoperano per "inventare" modi originali e meno costosi per andare in vacanza, senza troppe rinunce, nonostante i budget ancora ridotti. Ecco le tendenze più interessanti dall'universo turismo. Da sottolineare in prima battuta è il nuovo atteggiamento nei confronti del viaggio: trovano sempre meno favore i viaggi "generici" a favore di quelli "esperienziali", motivati da interessi specifici. E se il soggiorno deve essere più breve, sarà più intenso. I temi caldi in questo senso sono natura, cultura, gusto e avventura.
ITALIA – Il padiglione Italy ospita l'offerta delle regioni italiane, con la sua ricca varietà di paesaggi, monumenti e tradizioni enogastronomiche, l’Italia si propone come la destinazione ideale per il turismo esperienziale. Partendo dalle quattro macro aree indicate sopra, gli amanti del gusto non devono perdere una visita al padiglione della Puglia. L’Appia dei vini con i Negramaro, Primitivo e Malvasia, o le vie dell’olio come quelle delle Terre di Bari, d’Otranto e Tarentine si combinano con un’offerta culturale originale quale la Notte della Taranta.
Per I fan della vacanza culturale una meta originale sono invece le Marche, che puntano sulla carta del mistero con segreti, miti e leggende tramandate nei secoli. Jesi (AN) è legata alla nascita di Federico II di Svevia, detto stupor mundi; a Offagna (AN) l’antico castello, magico e suggestivo, ospiterebbe il fantasma di un’antica signora; sotto Osimo (AN) si è conservato perfettamente un vero e proprio mondo sotterraneo di grotte, cunicoli e passaggi segreti, che collegano i palazzi.
I viaggi nella natura trovano mete d'elezione in Trentino: terra e cielo, roccia e acqua, neve e prati, la regione è una vera e propria palestra a cielo aperto dove praticare il meglio delle attività outdoor, a tu per tu con una natura emozionante. Ne sono esempi i percorsi di trekking come quelli delle Dolomiti di Fassa, del Giro del Lagorai, delle Pale di San Martino o delle Dolomiti di Brenta, lungo i sentieri del Parco Naturale Adamello-Brenta.
foto Ufficio stampa
INTORNO AL MONDO LOW-COST – Chi non vuole rinunciare a una vacanza all'estero, ma non può permettersi budget elevati, ha a disposizione una serie di strategie ad hoc: tra queste, vacanze più frequenti ma più brevi, nuove mete oppure nuovi modi di vivere le mete tradizionali. Un esempio di break a medio raggio tutto low-cost, dal volo al soggiorno, è l’Irlanda, che coniuga il fascino colto della Dublino di James Joyce e Oscar Wilde, ma anche il gusto della Guinness, e gli spettacolari itinerari lungo la costa ovest, con gli scenografici scogli dei Cliffs of Moher e delle Slieve Leagues, ideali per un fly&drive con soste in guest house e B&B.
TRA LE METE A LUNGO RAGGIO, invece, la grande protagonista è la Cina, Paese Ospite d’Onore a Bit 2013. Dal 2010 terza destinazione turistica al mondo, compensa l’impegnativo volo con il basso costo della vita in loco. I must per i visitatori stranieri sono soprattutto la Grande Muraglia, l’Esercito di Terracotta di Xi’an e la Città Proibita di Pechino. Gli italiani apprezzano molto anche la Via della Seta, ripercorrendo i passi di Marco Polo. Tra le mete esotiche a prezzo contenuto spicca anche il Bangladesh, con attrazioni tutte da scoprire: tra queste Sundarban, il più esteso litorale di mangrovie al mondo (80 km), dove si può incontrare la Tigre del Bengala, e lo Sri Lanka con 1.300 km di spiagge. Ma anche, più vicine a noi, la Libia con i suoi 2.000 km di spiagge incontaminate, l’Albania con le perle archeologiche come Durazzo, o l’Azerbaigian con le inusuali coste del Mar Caspio e la possibilità di un pernottamento in un autentico caravanserraglio. Per vivere in modo nuovo alcune mete tradizionali la Thalandia, ad esempio, attrae a Phuket una nuova tipologia di turista colto con eventi come il Vegetarian Festival o resort come il Phuket Fantasea, parco a tema ispirato alla tradizione thai. Un evergreen delle vacanze con tutti i comfort ma a prezzi ragionevoli restano le crociere: come quelle “mini” di Grimaldi Lines a Barcellona, per un originale city break visto dal mare, o quelle trendy di Norwegian Cruise Lines con bar di ghiaccio a bordo e prue decorate da noti artisti di street art.
In occasione della Fiera, Bit 2013 ha messo a punto l’app Facebook “Che Viaggiatore Sei?”: attraverso un gioco-quiz possiamo individuare che tipo di viaggiatore siamo: la app ci aiuterà in fiera a costruire il nostro percorso di visita su misura con le nostre esigenze ed interessi.
BIT 2013 - Borsa Internazionale del Tursimo
Fieramilano - Rho
Operatori: dal 14 al 17 febbraio 2013
Visitatori: sabato 16 e domenica 17 febbraio dalle 9.30 alle 18.30.
Info: http://bit.fieramilano.it
Innanzi tutto il 2013 potrebbe essere l'anno della svolta: secondo le ultime previsioni pubblicate da Banca d’Italia, nel nostro Paese la recessione dovrebbe concludersi nel secondo semestre di quest’anno e nel 2014 il tasso di crescita del PIL tornerà positivo. In attesa della ripresa, i viaggiatori s adoperano per "inventare" modi originali e meno costosi per andare in vacanza, senza troppe rinunce, nonostante i budget ancora ridotti. Ecco le tendenze più interessanti dall'universo turismo. Da sottolineare in prima battuta è il nuovo atteggiamento nei confronti del viaggio: trovano sempre meno favore i viaggi "generici" a favore di quelli "esperienziali", motivati da interessi specifici. E se il soggiorno deve essere più breve, sarà più intenso. I temi caldi in questo senso sono natura, cultura, gusto e avventura.
ITALIA – Il padiglione Italy ospita l'offerta delle regioni italiane, con la sua ricca varietà di paesaggi, monumenti e tradizioni enogastronomiche, l’Italia si propone come la destinazione ideale per il turismo esperienziale. Partendo dalle quattro macro aree indicate sopra, gli amanti del gusto non devono perdere una visita al padiglione della Puglia. L’Appia dei vini con i Negramaro, Primitivo e Malvasia, o le vie dell’olio come quelle delle Terre di Bari, d’Otranto e Tarentine si combinano con un’offerta culturale originale quale la Notte della Taranta.
Per I fan della vacanza culturale una meta originale sono invece le Marche, che puntano sulla carta del mistero con segreti, miti e leggende tramandate nei secoli. Jesi (AN) è legata alla nascita di Federico II di Svevia, detto stupor mundi; a Offagna (AN) l’antico castello, magico e suggestivo, ospiterebbe il fantasma di un’antica signora; sotto Osimo (AN) si è conservato perfettamente un vero e proprio mondo sotterraneo di grotte, cunicoli e passaggi segreti, che collegano i palazzi.
I viaggi nella natura trovano mete d'elezione in Trentino: terra e cielo, roccia e acqua, neve e prati, la regione è una vera e propria palestra a cielo aperto dove praticare il meglio delle attività outdoor, a tu per tu con una natura emozionante. Ne sono esempi i percorsi di trekking come quelli delle Dolomiti di Fassa, del Giro del Lagorai, delle Pale di San Martino o delle Dolomiti di Brenta, lungo i sentieri del Parco Naturale Adamello-Brenta.
foto Ufficio stampa
INTORNO AL MONDO LOW-COST – Chi non vuole rinunciare a una vacanza all'estero, ma non può permettersi budget elevati, ha a disposizione una serie di strategie ad hoc: tra queste, vacanze più frequenti ma più brevi, nuove mete oppure nuovi modi di vivere le mete tradizionali. Un esempio di break a medio raggio tutto low-cost, dal volo al soggiorno, è l’Irlanda, che coniuga il fascino colto della Dublino di James Joyce e Oscar Wilde, ma anche il gusto della Guinness, e gli spettacolari itinerari lungo la costa ovest, con gli scenografici scogli dei Cliffs of Moher e delle Slieve Leagues, ideali per un fly&drive con soste in guest house e B&B.
TRA LE METE A LUNGO RAGGIO, invece, la grande protagonista è la Cina, Paese Ospite d’Onore a Bit 2013. Dal 2010 terza destinazione turistica al mondo, compensa l’impegnativo volo con il basso costo della vita in loco. I must per i visitatori stranieri sono soprattutto la Grande Muraglia, l’Esercito di Terracotta di Xi’an e la Città Proibita di Pechino. Gli italiani apprezzano molto anche la Via della Seta, ripercorrendo i passi di Marco Polo. Tra le mete esotiche a prezzo contenuto spicca anche il Bangladesh, con attrazioni tutte da scoprire: tra queste Sundarban, il più esteso litorale di mangrovie al mondo (80 km), dove si può incontrare la Tigre del Bengala, e lo Sri Lanka con 1.300 km di spiagge. Ma anche, più vicine a noi, la Libia con i suoi 2.000 km di spiagge incontaminate, l’Albania con le perle archeologiche come Durazzo, o l’Azerbaigian con le inusuali coste del Mar Caspio e la possibilità di un pernottamento in un autentico caravanserraglio. Per vivere in modo nuovo alcune mete tradizionali la Thalandia, ad esempio, attrae a Phuket una nuova tipologia di turista colto con eventi come il Vegetarian Festival o resort come il Phuket Fantasea, parco a tema ispirato alla tradizione thai. Un evergreen delle vacanze con tutti i comfort ma a prezzi ragionevoli restano le crociere: come quelle “mini” di Grimaldi Lines a Barcellona, per un originale city break visto dal mare, o quelle trendy di Norwegian Cruise Lines con bar di ghiaccio a bordo e prue decorate da noti artisti di street art.
In occasione della Fiera, Bit 2013 ha messo a punto l’app Facebook “Che Viaggiatore Sei?”: attraverso un gioco-quiz possiamo individuare che tipo di viaggiatore siamo: la app ci aiuterà in fiera a costruire il nostro percorso di visita su misura con le nostre esigenze ed interessi.
BIT 2013 - Borsa Internazionale del Tursimo
Fieramilano - Rho
Operatori: dal 14 al 17 febbraio 2013
Visitatori: sabato 16 e domenica 17 febbraio dalle 9.30 alle 18.30.
Info: http://bit.fieramilano.it
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Five days in Tuscany: 72 hours to fall in love with…
Tuscany is one of the world’s most loved destinations, but suppose you have just 72 hours to spend here, how can you organize your time in order not to miss something that is really worth it?
Time is money: don’t get lost in this rich region!
With this post we offer you three 72-hour itineraries, so you don’t miss all of the Tuscan secrets, are able to discover the hidden treasures and enjoy the unmissable experiences that this region has to offer! These are three step-by-step trips lasting 5 days related to three different areas of Tuscany: if you can stay two weeks, it’s perfect! To use these itineraries to the fullest, the best solution is renting a car and stopping for the time you want to stay in each place.
Itinerary 1: From Pisa to Carrara
The river Arno in Pisa - Picture Credits: Fabrizio Angius on Flickr
This itinerary has been created in order to discover the northern area of Tuscany. It touches several cities, like Carrara or Colonnata, that are outside the classic tourist routes as well as the better known cities, such as Pisa and Lucca: a great mix full of lesser known jewels and famous monuments! This is our trip:
Pisa: the Lungarni, the medieval squares, the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and its Leaning Tower, the Keith Haring Mural, Piazza dell Vettovaglie, the San Marco Museum, etc.
Lucca: Porta Santa Maria, San Michele in Foro and Piazza San Michele, the Medieval Walls, the San Martino Cathedral, Porta Elisa, Via Fillungo, Piazza Napoleone, The Basilica of San Frediano, the Anfiteatro square, the Torre Guinigi, etc.
Versilia: a walk along Viareggio’s promenade, Art Nouveau buildings, pinewoods, beaches, the Apuan Alps, luxury shops in Forte dei Marmi, the pier, and the discos!
Carrara and Colonnata: Carrara’s 12th-century Cathedral, the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Cybo Malaspina and Castello Malaspina), the Baroque church and convent of San Francesco, the famous “lardo di Colonnata IGP” (lard of Colonnata) and … marble, marble, marble.
Leghorn: Piazza Mascagni, the Aquarium, the sea, the quartiere Venezia (Venice quarter), Castello del Boccale, Castello del Romito, a tour of the canals, etc.
Volterra: Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Piazza dei Priori and Priori’s Palace, Palazzo Pretorio, the Cathedral and the San Giovanni’s baptistry, the Roman theatre, the fortress pertaining to the Medici family, etc.
Itinerary 2: From Florence to Siena and the Chianti countryside
This itinerary includes some universally known cities like Florence and Siena, but also smaller jewels of this vast territory like Fiesole and San Gimignano. Let’s discover the heart of Tuscany!
Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, crossing the Ponte Vecchio, the San Lorenzo market, a visit to the Duomo and Giotto’s bell tower, Piazzale Michelangelo, Santo Spirito and much more!
Fiesole: the Romanesque Cathedral, the panoramic view over Florence, the Roman theatre, the church of San Francesco, etc.
Prato: the Emperor Castle, Santo Stefano Cathedral, the Duomomuseum, renaissance and medieval palaces, the Pecci contemporary art museum, shopping, etc.
Pistoia: the San Zeno Cathedral, Palazzo Comunale, Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi, Palazzo del Tribunale, Torre di Catilina, the old church of Santa Maria Cavaliera, Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, the Baptistery, Piazza della Sala, Ospedale del Ceppo and the underground areas of Pistoia (like Montecatini Terme).
Abetone: during winter: Ski runs extend for over 50 km across four valleys; during summer: enjoy some trekking and walking in nature.
Siena: Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Publico, the Duomo or Cattedrale dell’Assunta, the Sanctuary of Saint Catherine of Siena, the Basilica of San Domenico, etc.
San Gimignano: the entire town is aUNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see: the Porta di San Giovanni, piazza della Cisterna, the Cathedral square, palazzo del Popolo, the loggia.
Monteriggioni: the medieval walls, the castle, the towers, the Romanesque church, and the museum.
Chianti countryside: enjoy green landscape and rolling hills, drink wine and visit hidden villages.
Itinerary 3: From Arezzo to Grosseto
This is the itinerary for people who want to discover the southern area and inlands of Tuscany, and more specifically the areas known as Maremma and Amiata. Here are some tips for you.
Arezzo province: a visit to the Valtiberina, Valdichiana, Valdarno and Casentino areas. Discover the center of Arezzo and the smaller jewel of Cortona.
Monte Amiata: the Monte Amiata area is a paradise for sport lovers. You can ski in winter, walk and go trekking or biking in summer and much more.
Grosseto: the Cathedral, Piazza Dante, Palazzo della Provincia, the Archeological museum, the art museum, etc.
Grosseto province (Maremma): don’t forget to visit the towns of Massa Marittima and Castiglione della Pescaia, the Natural Park of Alberese, and the towns of Scansano, Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana, Manciano, Capalbio, Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole.
Massa Marittima: this is a hidden Tuscan jewel with a superb Cathedral, a mining museum, an archeological museum, the Fonti dell’Abbondanza, a Siennese Fortress and the Chandelier Tower.
Time is money: don’t get lost in this rich region!
With this post we offer you three 72-hour itineraries, so you don’t miss all of the Tuscan secrets, are able to discover the hidden treasures and enjoy the unmissable experiences that this region has to offer! These are three step-by-step trips lasting 5 days related to three different areas of Tuscany: if you can stay two weeks, it’s perfect! To use these itineraries to the fullest, the best solution is renting a car and stopping for the time you want to stay in each place.
Itinerary 1: From Pisa to Carrara
The river Arno in Pisa - Picture Credits: Fabrizio Angius on Flickr
This itinerary has been created in order to discover the northern area of Tuscany. It touches several cities, like Carrara or Colonnata, that are outside the classic tourist routes as well as the better known cities, such as Pisa and Lucca: a great mix full of lesser known jewels and famous monuments! This is our trip:
Pisa: the Lungarni, the medieval squares, the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and its Leaning Tower, the Keith Haring Mural, Piazza dell Vettovaglie, the San Marco Museum, etc.
Lucca: Porta Santa Maria, San Michele in Foro and Piazza San Michele, the Medieval Walls, the San Martino Cathedral, Porta Elisa, Via Fillungo, Piazza Napoleone, The Basilica of San Frediano, the Anfiteatro square, the Torre Guinigi, etc.
Versilia: a walk along Viareggio’s promenade, Art Nouveau buildings, pinewoods, beaches, the Apuan Alps, luxury shops in Forte dei Marmi, the pier, and the discos!
Carrara and Colonnata: Carrara’s 12th-century Cathedral, the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Cybo Malaspina and Castello Malaspina), the Baroque church and convent of San Francesco, the famous “lardo di Colonnata IGP” (lard of Colonnata) and … marble, marble, marble.
Leghorn: Piazza Mascagni, the Aquarium, the sea, the quartiere Venezia (Venice quarter), Castello del Boccale, Castello del Romito, a tour of the canals, etc.
Volterra: Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Piazza dei Priori and Priori’s Palace, Palazzo Pretorio, the Cathedral and the San Giovanni’s baptistry, the Roman theatre, the fortress pertaining to the Medici family, etc.
Itinerary 2: From Florence to Siena and the Chianti countryside
This itinerary includes some universally known cities like Florence and Siena, but also smaller jewels of this vast territory like Fiesole and San Gimignano. Let’s discover the heart of Tuscany!
Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, crossing the Ponte Vecchio, the San Lorenzo market, a visit to the Duomo and Giotto’s bell tower, Piazzale Michelangelo, Santo Spirito and much more!
Fiesole: the Romanesque Cathedral, the panoramic view over Florence, the Roman theatre, the church of San Francesco, etc.
Prato: the Emperor Castle, Santo Stefano Cathedral, the Duomomuseum, renaissance and medieval palaces, the Pecci contemporary art museum, shopping, etc.
Pistoia: the San Zeno Cathedral, Palazzo Comunale, Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi, Palazzo del Tribunale, Torre di Catilina, the old church of Santa Maria Cavaliera, Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, the Baptistery, Piazza della Sala, Ospedale del Ceppo and the underground areas of Pistoia (like Montecatini Terme).
Abetone: during winter: Ski runs extend for over 50 km across four valleys; during summer: enjoy some trekking and walking in nature.
Siena: Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Publico, the Duomo or Cattedrale dell’Assunta, the Sanctuary of Saint Catherine of Siena, the Basilica of San Domenico, etc.
San Gimignano: the entire town is aUNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see: the Porta di San Giovanni, piazza della Cisterna, the Cathedral square, palazzo del Popolo, the loggia.
Monteriggioni: the medieval walls, the castle, the towers, the Romanesque church, and the museum.
Chianti countryside: enjoy green landscape and rolling hills, drink wine and visit hidden villages.
Itinerary 3: From Arezzo to Grosseto
This is the itinerary for people who want to discover the southern area and inlands of Tuscany, and more specifically the areas known as Maremma and Amiata. Here are some tips for you.
Arezzo province: a visit to the Valtiberina, Valdichiana, Valdarno and Casentino areas. Discover the center of Arezzo and the smaller jewel of Cortona.
Monte Amiata: the Monte Amiata area is a paradise for sport lovers. You can ski in winter, walk and go trekking or biking in summer and much more.
Grosseto: the Cathedral, Piazza Dante, Palazzo della Provincia, the Archeological museum, the art museum, etc.
Grosseto province (Maremma): don’t forget to visit the towns of Massa Marittima and Castiglione della Pescaia, the Natural Park of Alberese, and the towns of Scansano, Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana, Manciano, Capalbio, Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole.
Massa Marittima: this is a hidden Tuscan jewel with a superb Cathedral, a mining museum, an archeological museum, the Fonti dell’Abbondanza, a Siennese Fortress and the Chandelier Tower.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuscany Red and White
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti dei Colli Senesi: two wines that
enchant American wine lovers sensitive to native varieties and organic
methods.
From the towers of San Gimignano to the Manhattan skyline is a long journey, but twenty-five producers from two prestigious Tuscan denominations, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti dei Colli Senesi, along with their presidents, crossed the ocean to introduce aromas and flavors from their corner of the region to New York's wine lovers.
For the entire afternoon of June 4th, hundreds of wine shop owners, distributors, sommeliers and wine journalists poured into the halls of the International Culinary Institute in Soho to taste wines but above all, to meet the producers. “It's important to reinforce the image of Vernaccia di San Gimignano in a crucial market such as this,” Letizia Cesani, Consorzio president, told Tre Bicchieri. “Americans are paying more and more attention to our native white, a wine that embodies centuries of history.”
A video made by Gambero Rosso Channel was shown during the crowded seminar held by Marco Sabellico, senior wine editor of Gambero Rosso and co-author of the Vini d'Italia guide, and the two Consorzio presidents. “Our territory is beautiful,” commented Gianni Borella, vice president of Consorzio Chianti Colli Senesi, “and we work to keep its landscape pristine. A sophisticated audience like New York is very conscious of these issues.”
“This market is attentive to what's new, sensitive to subjects like nature and organic farming, and tired of wines from international varieties,” explained Leopoldo Bisio, director of Montcalm Import. “These wines of ours can grow on this marketplace.” “This is a zone of small wineries. Thay have enthusiastic producers and grapegrowers who work in harmony with nature,” observed Robert Mackin of Artisanal Wines Import. “Gambero Rosso is doing a good job of helping them reach out and contact a market like the American one that appreciates these elements.”
From the towers of San Gimignano to the Manhattan skyline is a long journey, but twenty-five producers from two prestigious Tuscan denominations, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti dei Colli Senesi, along with their presidents, crossed the ocean to introduce aromas and flavors from their corner of the region to New York's wine lovers.
For the entire afternoon of June 4th, hundreds of wine shop owners, distributors, sommeliers and wine journalists poured into the halls of the International Culinary Institute in Soho to taste wines but above all, to meet the producers. “It's important to reinforce the image of Vernaccia di San Gimignano in a crucial market such as this,” Letizia Cesani, Consorzio president, told Tre Bicchieri. “Americans are paying more and more attention to our native white, a wine that embodies centuries of history.”
A video made by Gambero Rosso Channel was shown during the crowded seminar held by Marco Sabellico, senior wine editor of Gambero Rosso and co-author of the Vini d'Italia guide, and the two Consorzio presidents. “Our territory is beautiful,” commented Gianni Borella, vice president of Consorzio Chianti Colli Senesi, “and we work to keep its landscape pristine. A sophisticated audience like New York is very conscious of these issues.”
“This market is attentive to what's new, sensitive to subjects like nature and organic farming, and tired of wines from international varieties,” explained Leopoldo Bisio, director of Montcalm Import. “These wines of ours can grow on this marketplace.” “This is a zone of small wineries. Thay have enthusiastic producers and grapegrowers who work in harmony with nature,” observed Robert Mackin of Artisanal Wines Import. “Gambero Rosso is doing a good job of helping them reach out and contact a market like the American one that appreciates these elements.”
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Special offers Christmas in Tuscany
Special events in Tuscany
Christmas markets in Florence and the environs
Special offers Christmas in Tuscany
LOCANDA TERENZI - MAREMMA
In the heart of Maremma, surrounded by the invigorating sea air and the enchantment of its sweet hills, lies LOCANDA TERENZI a charming retreat for those who love to be at one with the flavours, smells and colours of nature. Accompanied by bird song and the soothing rhythms of cicadas, LOCANDA TERENZI is a sort of multi-sensorial experience – an ideal place to unwind, recharge your batteries and enjoy the many benefi ts that this wonderful Tuscan hideaway has to offer.
LOCANDA TERENZI is nestled within a farm of the same name, where extra virgin olive oil and great wines are produced from local vineyards. Both the vineyards and the inn are in Montedonico, a district of the Scansano municipality. The village is famous for the production of Morellino wine (recently awarded with the superior Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) label, and the top wine of Terenzi Production).
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ADLER THERMAE Spa & Relax Resort : BAGNO VIGNONI - SIENA
The ADLER THERMAE Spa & Relax Resort is located in a enchanting location among the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, close to the wine growing areas of Montalcino and Pienza.
The Hotel
The ADLER THERMAE is a 5 star resort, an international award-winning spa, and offers Spa & Relaxation at its best:
· Spa, Beauty farm & Medical centre
· Indoor & outdoor pools open the whole year, thermal pools with spring water, whirpools corners in the pools
· Saunas: Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, herbal caldarium, saline steam bath
· Relaxation areas indoor and in the park.
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RELAIS VEDETTA : MAREMMA
RELAIS VEDETTA ...Relax with view
Our charming B&B is perched on a panoramic hilltop from which the enchanting views of entire Gulf of Follonica, from the Island of Elba to the coast that leads to the Argentario peninsula in southern Tuscany, will take your breath away. Surrounded by nature - yet at the seaside - it is truly the ideal place for a relaxing vacation.
Much more than a Bed and Breakfast
There is a very special atmosphere to life at Vedetta, a newly re-structured manor-house belonging to the Barberinis, one of the most historic families of the medieval village of Scarlino (Grosseto).
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CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY : SPECIAL OFFERS:
Special Offer New Year's eve in Tuscany
Start to plan your new year' eve in Tuscany: accommodations in castles, historic villas, hotels, first-class holiday farms, relais, bed breakfast, castle located in peaceful downtown
DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER ... WITHOUT COMMISSION
SPECIAL OFFERS IN TUSCANY
Christmas markets in Florence and the environs
Special offers Christmas in Tuscany
LOCANDA TERENZI - MAREMMAIn the heart of Maremma, surrounded by the invigorating sea air and the enchantment of its sweet hills, lies LOCANDA TERENZI a charming retreat for those who love to be at one with the flavours, smells and colours of nature. Accompanied by bird song and the soothing rhythms of cicadas, LOCANDA TERENZI is a sort of multi-sensorial experience – an ideal place to unwind, recharge your batteries and enjoy the many benefi ts that this wonderful Tuscan hideaway has to offer.
LOCANDA TERENZI is nestled within a farm of the same name, where extra virgin olive oil and great wines are produced from local vineyards. Both the vineyards and the inn are in Montedonico, a district of the Scansano municipality. The village is famous for the production of Morellino wine (recently awarded with the superior Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) label, and the top wine of Terenzi Production).
MORE INFO
ADLER THERMAE Spa & Relax Resort : BAGNO VIGNONI - SIENAThe ADLER THERMAE Spa & Relax Resort is located in a enchanting location among the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, close to the wine growing areas of Montalcino and Pienza.
The Hotel
The ADLER THERMAE is a 5 star resort, an international award-winning spa, and offers Spa & Relaxation at its best:
· Spa, Beauty farm & Medical centre
· Indoor & outdoor pools open the whole year, thermal pools with spring water, whirpools corners in the pools
· Saunas: Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, herbal caldarium, saline steam bath
· Relaxation areas indoor and in the park.
MORE INFO
RELAIS VEDETTA : MAREMMARELAIS VEDETTA ...Relax with view
Our charming B&B is perched on a panoramic hilltop from which the enchanting views of entire Gulf of Follonica, from the Island of Elba to the coast that leads to the Argentario peninsula in southern Tuscany, will take your breath away. Surrounded by nature - yet at the seaside - it is truly the ideal place for a relaxing vacation.
Much more than a Bed and Breakfast
There is a very special atmosphere to life at Vedetta, a newly re-structured manor-house belonging to the Barberinis, one of the most historic families of the medieval village of Scarlino (Grosseto).
MORE INFO
CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY : SPECIAL OFFERS:
From | To | Offer | SHOW |
2/2/2010 | 2/28/2011 | A ROMANTIC ESCAPE TO BORGO |  |
2/2/2010 | 2/28/2011 | Honeymoon at The Hamlet | |
3/2/2010 | 1/8/2012 | Long Stay Bookings Offers | |
10/1/2010 | 12/31/2010 | Offers for 2011 | |
10/18/2010 | 10/12/2012 | SPA & RELAX IN TERME DI SAN FILIPPO | |
11/1/2010 | 6/15/2011 | RELAX AND GOURMET IN TUSCANY | |
11/4/2010 | 12/31/2011 | Early Booking accommodation in Etruscan Coast | |
12/1/2010 | 1/2/2011 | OFFERED DECEMBER | |
12/24/2010 | 12/28/2010 | The magic of Christmas at Tenuta San Pietro | |
Special Offer New Year's eve in Tuscany
Start to plan your new year' eve in Tuscany: accommodations in castles, historic villas, hotels, first-class holiday farms, relais, bed breakfast, castle located in peaceful downtown
DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER ... WITHOUT COMMISSION
SPECIAL OFFERS IN TUSCANY
From | To | Offer | SHOW |
12/9/2010 | 1/3/2011 | EPIPHANY 2011 | |
12/28/2010 | 1/9/2011 | NEW YEAR IN TUSCANY | |
12/29/2010 | 1/4/2011 | New Year?s Eve 2010 at Terenzi Country Inn | |
12/29/2010 | 1/3/2011 | NEW YEAR'S EVE AT BORGO CASABIANCA | |
12/29/2010 | 1/3/2011 | New Year's Eve in Tuscany: The Importance of old traditions | |
12/29/2010 | 1/2/2011 | New Year holiday in maremma | |
12/29/2010 | 1/2/2011 | NEW YEAR IN CHIANTI 3 nights- Radda in Chianti - Siena | |
12/29/2010 | 1/2/2011 | NEW YEAR'S EVE - 2 nights - Radda in CHianti - Siena | |
12/29/2010 | 1/3/2011 | New Year's Eve in Chianti | |
12/30/2010 | 1/2/2011 | NEW YEAR?S EVE 2011 | |
12/31/2010 | 1/7/2011 | New Year's Eve in Florence | |
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Special offer Christmas Tuscany
Special offer for your Christmas in Tuscany.
Christmas is with no doubt the most important and suggestive holiday of the year.
Each town and village in Tuscany prepare itself with lights and colours in the roads, shops and even homes. Christmas is holiday for everybody, adults and children, it’s a moment of the year when to present became the most important thing because it mean to participate to an holiday that since 2000 years make everything magic. When Christmas atmosphere start to pervade cities and villages, these became more alive, streets became like rivers of happy people that buy presents for loved ones in the shops or even in some outdoor markets that sell cakes or small hand made objects.
Christmas it’s the right time for visit Tuscany
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR CELEBRATE YOUR CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY!!!
Christmas is with no doubt the most important and suggestive holiday of the year.
Each town and village in Tuscany prepare itself with lights and colours in the roads, shops and even homes. Christmas is holiday for everybody, adults and children, it’s a moment of the year when to present became the most important thing because it mean to participate to an holiday that since 2000 years make everything magic. When Christmas atmosphere start to pervade cities and villages, these became more alive, streets became like rivers of happy people that buy presents for loved ones in the shops or even in some outdoor markets that sell cakes or small hand made objects.
Christmas it’s the right time for visit Tuscany
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR CELEBRATE YOUR CHRISTMAS IN TUSCANY!!!
From | To | Offer | SHOW |
1/1/2010 | 11/25/2011 | Relax in Chianti : Special offers WELLNESS & TASTING | |
1/16/2010 | 1/6/2011 | GOLF PACKAGES IN MAREMMA | |
2/2/2010 | 2/28/2011 | COOKERY COURSES Learn about Flavours | |
2/2/2010 | 2/28/2011 | A ROMANTIC ESCAPE TO BORGO | |
2/2/2010 | 2/28/2011 | Honeymoon at The Hamlet | |
3/2/2010 | 1/8/2012 | Long Stay Bookings Offers | |
3/4/2010 | 3/31/2011 | Enjoy the luxury of a weekend in Maremma | |
3/28/2010 | 3/31/2011 | Food & Wine Lovers (2 Nights / 3 Days) | |
3/28/2010 | 3/31/2011 | Honeymoon Special (3 Nights / 4 Days) | |
3/28/2010 | 3/31/2011 | Tuscan Days (4 Nights / 5 Days) : CULTURE & WINE TASTING IN TUSCANY | |
3/29/2010 | 3/31/2011 | Tuscan Flavours (2 Nights / 3 Days) | |
4/26/2010 | 4/30/2011 | Holiday with your pet | |
6/7/2010 | 6/30/2011 | COUNTRY LUXURIES | |
6/7/2010 | 6/30/2011 | ENCHANTED HONEYMOON | |
6/7/2010 | 6/15/2011 | ROMANTIC ESCAPE | |
6/9/2010 | 1/10/2011 | Honeymoon and Romantic Anniversay in Tuscany | |
6/9/2010 | 6/30/2011 | WEEK-END OFFERS IN SIENA HILLS | |
6/22/2010 | 6/30/2011 | Exclusive packages for long stay in Florence | |
8/16/2010 | 1/8/2012 | Special rates for bookings of two or more weeks | |
9/22/2010 | 12/28/2010 | Special offer for Anniversary and Lovers | |
9/22/2010 | 9/30/2011 | Discover the charm of grape harvest in Maremma | |
10/1/2010 | 12/31/2010 | Offers for 2011 | |
10/18/2010 | 10/12/2012 | SPA & RELAX IN TERME DI SAN FILIPPO | |
11/1/2010 | 6/15/2011 | RELAX AND GOURMET IN TUSCANY | |
11/3/2010 | 12/26/2010 | New Year's Eve in Tuscany: The Importance of old traditions | |
11/4/2010 | 12/31/2011 | Early Booking accommodation in Etruscan Coast | |
11/22/2010 | 3/20/2011 | Autumn fragrance and flavors in Tuscany | |
11/22/2010 | 3/20/2011 | Epicurean experience in Tuscany | |
12/1/2010 | 1/2/2011 | OFFERED DECEMBER | |
12/6/2010 | 12/1/2011 | BOOK IN ADVANCE AND SAVE 15% OFF THE BEST INTERNET RATE | |
12/24/2010 | 12/28/2010 | The magic of Christmas at Tenuta San Pietro | |
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