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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Certaldo, from Boccaccio's tricks to the pranks of "Amici Miei"
Certaldo is the Tuscan town where Giovanni Boccaccio, author of The Decameron, was born in 1313. His major work, which signed the beginning of Italian literature, is a collection of often humorous stories, like that of the tricksters Bruno and Buffalmacco, who make fun of their victim Calandrino. Tricks and pranks are now returning in Certaldo with the latest film shot there by director Neri Parenti, "Amici miei-come tutto ebbe inizio>". Produced by Aurelio De Laurentiis and starring Michele Placido, Giorgio Panariello, Paolo Hendel, Massimo Ghini and Christian De Sica, the film is a prequel of the famous "Amici miei" (My Friends) directed by Mario Monicelli in 1975, a comedy-drama movie that popularized the irreverent character of Tuscan people. The latest work by Neri Parenti is one more reason for visiting beautiful Certaldo, with its Pretorio Palace containing 15th and 16th century frescos, the 14th century church of Saints Michael and Jacopo and Boccaccio's native house.
Info: [www.turismo.intoscana.it/eng]
Info: [www.turismo.intoscana.it/eng]
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Florence exhibition between contemporary art and Renaissance
Until April 11th, 2010 Prato's Luigi Pecci Center for Contemporary Art hosts "Alla maniera d'oggi. Base a Firenze (In today's way. Based in Florence) - an exhibition curated by Marco Bazzini that aims to connect the most important spaces of the Fiorentine Museum Pole with the Tuscan artistic production of the last few decades. The invited artists - Mario Airò, Marco Bagnoli, Massimo Bartolini, Paolo Masi, Massimo Nannucci, Maurizio Nannucci, Paolo Parisi, Remo Salvatori - give their contemporary interpretation of famous historical spaces, annulling temporal distance and building bridges between "old" and "new" art. The exhibition is promoted by Regione Toscana with the collaboration of the Superintendance for Artistic Heritage and the Museum Pole of the City of Florence. The museums involved include the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, the San Marco Museum, the Ognissanti Cenacle, the Cloister of the Scalzo, Cathedral square, Sacrati Strozzi Palace and San Miniato al Monte.
Info: [www.turismo.intoscana.it/eng]
Info: [www.turismo.intoscana.it/eng]
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
WINE PROFESSIONALS AT “2010 CHIANTI CLASSICO” IN FLORENCE, TUSCANY
The 2010 Chianti Classico fair and meeting in Florence took place on February 16-17 at Stazione Leopolda (an old train station renovated years ago and used for special events).
Around 140 vintners have participated in the Chianti Classico Collection. More than 200 journalists from all over the world attended the event confirming the interest consumers have in this Italian wine from Tuscany. More than 400 wines from 2004 to 2009 (all incredibly good weather-wise) were offered in these two days.
2010 begins under the sign of faith for the makers of Chianti Classico!
Around 140 vintners have participated in the Chianti Classico Collection. More than 200 journalists from all over the world attended the event confirming the interest consumers have in this Italian wine from Tuscany. More than 400 wines from 2004 to 2009 (all incredibly good weather-wise) were offered in these two days.
2010 begins under the sign of faith for the makers of Chianti Classico!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Pisan mountains mtb marathon - MAY 23 2010
Pisan mountains mtb marathon - MAY 22/23 2010
If you love cycling across the marvels of Tuscany nature, you cannot miss the opportunity of being part of it by riding at “Pisan mountains mtb marathon”.
Taking place on May 22-23, in the heart of Tuscany spring, this event will get you emotionally involved, since you could discover plenty of wonderful landscape and spots.
The pleasant weather will fondle you while riding through sweet hillsides, delightful vineyards, ancient monasteries, historic museums, Middle Age villages, relaxing agritourisms and typical restaurants.
This mountain bike marathon will be logistically placed in the town of Calci (Pisa), that will offer its sport and leisure facilities to the pepole.
The main event is based on the mtb marathon, a 60 km length with some 1.700 mt. of difference in height, a competition dedicated to mountain bikes racers.
For those not so keen about racing, the organization has prepared a shorter route of about 30 km with only 800 mt. of difference in height, a real turistic way that will offer the participants the chance to taste thypical Tuscany flavours, placed in each course refreshment corner. Not to forget the beautiful historic notes of this exciting event.
The start of mtb race and turistic riding will be positioned in front of Calci monastery, an ancient church founded in 1366, actually hosting a Pisan university museum. The bycicle riding will reach astounding spots of “Graziosa Valley”, Buti and Vicopisano villages, “Mount Serra” (917 mt.), Verruca stronghold and Nicosia friary convent.
We are looking forward to receiving you with open arms.
More information:
Forum Racing Team
Mobile: +39 3287930033.
www.forum-racing-team.com
info@forum-racing-team.com
If you love cycling across the marvels of Tuscany nature, you cannot miss the opportunity of being part of it by riding at “Pisan mountains mtb marathon”.
Taking place on May 22-23, in the heart of Tuscany spring, this event will get you emotionally involved, since you could discover plenty of wonderful landscape and spots.
The pleasant weather will fondle you while riding through sweet hillsides, delightful vineyards, ancient monasteries, historic museums, Middle Age villages, relaxing agritourisms and typical restaurants.
This mountain bike marathon will be logistically placed in the town of Calci (Pisa), that will offer its sport and leisure facilities to the pepole.
The main event is based on the mtb marathon, a 60 km length with some 1.700 mt. of difference in height, a competition dedicated to mountain bikes racers.
For those not so keen about racing, the organization has prepared a shorter route of about 30 km with only 800 mt. of difference in height, a real turistic way that will offer the participants the chance to taste thypical Tuscany flavours, placed in each course refreshment corner. Not to forget the beautiful historic notes of this exciting event.
The start of mtb race and turistic riding will be positioned in front of Calci monastery, an ancient church founded in 1366, actually hosting a Pisan university museum. The bycicle riding will reach astounding spots of “Graziosa Valley”, Buti and Vicopisano villages, “Mount Serra” (917 mt.), Verruca stronghold and Nicosia friary convent.
We are looking forward to receiving you with open arms.
More information:
Forum Racing Team
Mobile: +39 3287930033.
www.forum-racing-team.com
info@forum-racing-team.com
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saint Valentine, wine and romance in Lucca
Valida dal: 13/02/2010 al: 14/02/2010
Saturday 13th February
Arrival at the hotel
Wine tasting in the Cantinetta
Candle light dinner for two
and to finish...Rum & Chocolate tasting
Sunday 14th February
Buffet breakfast
Relax at the Ego Wellness Spa in Lucca
or
Massages available by reservation in the hotel (by request)
Cost of the package: € 280,00
Extra night, Sunday: € 100,00 (per room per night, two people)
Arrival on Friday night, the first night will cost only € 50,00
Supplement for Chamapgne & Roses in the bedroom € 100,00
*Offer subject to availability.
Drinks, extras and anything not specifically indicated are not inlcuded.
Massages as from € 70,00
All prices are net hotel
TENUTA SAN PIETRO
Tenuta San Pietro Luxury Hotel & Restaurant **** Superior, is located in the middle of Tuscany, overlooking the historic city of Lucca and the surrounding hillsides. The Estate has continuously produced olive oil and it is located among some of the most famous wineries in the region.
The Estate has undergone a gentle restoration in recent years. Tenuta San Pietro now provides the comfort of a four star superior hotel, and the luxury of a dedicated kitchen and restaurant.
Our aim is to keep the best of the original atmosphere and blend it with contemporary design, technology and comfort. The result is a modern yet recognizable Tuscan guesthouse.
Tenuta San Pietro offers 10 rooms of various sizes and designs, a swimming pool, a restaurant with terrace, a widely acclaimed wine cellar, a cantina and a lounge.
Tenuta San Pietro holds various courses and classes throughout the year, like olive oil tasting, wine tasting, “silver serving classes ”, ”flambé classes” “cooking lessons”, hosted by famous chefs and sommeliers. We organize tours of region, visits to memorable and famous producers of food and wine, fully tailored to suit your interests.
Our welcoming staff aims to please our guests by adapting to their wishes, arranging tour and activities. For many a drink at the poolside after a memorable meal in our restaurant may in itself prove to be pleasant enough.
We nevertheless remain as dedicated as possible to keeping the estate as a place to remember, for us and all our guests.
RESTAURANT
The restaurant capacity is about 80 persons. There are two spacious and elegantly refined halls, and a terrace overlooking the valley, where guests can dine. We offer a mix of local and intercontinental dishes, focusing on the basics and quality of our ingredients. Herbs are grown in our garden and the olive oil is pressed locally from our own trees. Our guests can choose from an extensive list of wines that are especially selected by our sommelier, who will gladly assist you in your own choices. We offer an impeccable service and a menu sure to delight even the most seasoned gourmets.
We serve our guests in the restaurant, outside on the terrace overlooking the valley, or, if you’d prefer, in more intimate surroundings. We proudly acknowledge that Tenuta San Pietro is placed in the very heart of culinary Italy, while not forgetting that we are also a part of an exciting global world of food and dining.
We can organize various kinds of events, from aperitifs by the pool, to weddings and any celebration can be arranged.
We also organize themed evenings, wine or olive oil tastings and courses on cooking, flambé and silver service.
Saturday 13th February
Arrival at the hotel
Wine tasting in the Cantinetta
Candle light dinner for two
and to finish...Rum & Chocolate tasting
Sunday 14th February
Buffet breakfast
Relax at the Ego Wellness Spa in Lucca
or
Massages available by reservation in the hotel (by request)
Cost of the package: € 280,00
Extra night, Sunday: € 100,00 (per room per night, two people)
Arrival on Friday night, the first night will cost only € 50,00
Supplement for Chamapgne & Roses in the bedroom € 100,00
*Offer subject to availability.
Drinks, extras and anything not specifically indicated are not inlcuded.
Massages as from € 70,00
All prices are net hotel
TENUTA SAN PIETRO
Tenuta San Pietro Luxury Hotel & Restaurant **** Superior, is located in the middle of Tuscany, overlooking the historic city of Lucca and the surrounding hillsides. The Estate has continuously produced olive oil and it is located among some of the most famous wineries in the region.
The Estate has undergone a gentle restoration in recent years. Tenuta San Pietro now provides the comfort of a four star superior hotel, and the luxury of a dedicated kitchen and restaurant.
Our aim is to keep the best of the original atmosphere and blend it with contemporary design, technology and comfort. The result is a modern yet recognizable Tuscan guesthouse.
Tenuta San Pietro offers 10 rooms of various sizes and designs, a swimming pool, a restaurant with terrace, a widely acclaimed wine cellar, a cantina and a lounge.
Tenuta San Pietro holds various courses and classes throughout the year, like olive oil tasting, wine tasting, “silver serving classes ”, ”flambé classes” “cooking lessons”, hosted by famous chefs and sommeliers. We organize tours of region, visits to memorable and famous producers of food and wine, fully tailored to suit your interests.
Our welcoming staff aims to please our guests by adapting to their wishes, arranging tour and activities. For many a drink at the poolside after a memorable meal in our restaurant may in itself prove to be pleasant enough.
We nevertheless remain as dedicated as possible to keeping the estate as a place to remember, for us and all our guests.
RESTAURANT
The restaurant capacity is about 80 persons. There are two spacious and elegantly refined halls, and a terrace overlooking the valley, where guests can dine. We offer a mix of local and intercontinental dishes, focusing on the basics and quality of our ingredients. Herbs are grown in our garden and the olive oil is pressed locally from our own trees. Our guests can choose from an extensive list of wines that are especially selected by our sommelier, who will gladly assist you in your own choices. We offer an impeccable service and a menu sure to delight even the most seasoned gourmets.
We serve our guests in the restaurant, outside on the terrace overlooking the valley, or, if you’d prefer, in more intimate surroundings. We proudly acknowledge that Tenuta San Pietro is placed in the very heart of culinary Italy, while not forgetting that we are also a part of an exciting global world of food and dining.
We can organize various kinds of events, from aperitifs by the pool, to weddings and any celebration can be arranged.
We also organize themed evenings, wine or olive oil tastings and courses on cooking, flambé and silver service.
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