Exploring Tuscanys Chianti Countryside

Author : Nancy Shroyer Howard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788874610006
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Exploring Tuscany's Chianti Countryside written by Nancy Shroyer Howard and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equipped with all you need to know on the history and traditions of the Chianti region, you will be guided on half-day or full-day drives out from Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti. Four itineraries with maps and commentary will lead you through historic sites and stunning landscape - with places to stop for an espresso, a leisurely lunch, an ice cream snack, some shopping, and a superb dinner.

Author : Dario Castagno
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762751614
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Too Much Tuscan Sun written by Dario Castagno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past several years, "the American in Tuscany" has become a literary subgenre. Launched by the phenomenal success of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, bookstores now burgeon with nimble, witty accounts of this clash in cultures-Americans trying to do American things in Italy and bumping against a brick wall of tradition. Too Much Tuscan Sun is Dario's, a Tuscan guide whose client base is predominantly American, account of some of his more remarkable customers, from the obsessive and the oblivious to the downright lunatic.

Author : Bill Nesto
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520284429
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Chianti Classico written by Bill Nesto and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico. In 1716, TuscanyÕs penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along with three smaller areas in the Florentine State, as the worldÕs first legal appellations of origin for wine. In the succeeding centuries, this milestone was all but forgotten. By the late nineteenth century, the name Chianti, rather than signifying this historic region and its celebrated wine, identified a simple Italian red table wine in a straw-covered flask. Ê In the twenty-first century, Chianti Classico emerged as one of ItalyÕs most dynamic and fashionable wine zones. Chianti Classico relates the fascinating evolution of Chianti as a wine region and reveals its geographic and cultural complexity. Bill Nesto, MW, and Frances Di Savino explore the townships of Chianti Classico and introduce readers to the modern-day winegrowers who are helping to transform the region. The secrets of Sangiovese, the principal vine variety of Chianti, are also revealed as the book unlocks the myths and mysteries of one of ItalyÕs most storied wine regions. The publication of Chianti Classico coincides with the three hundredth anniversary of the Medici decree delimiting the region of Chianti on September 24, 1716.

Author : Dario Castagno
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762751622
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Day in Tuscany written by Dario Castagno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book from Dario Castagno is a delightfully honest mix of memoirs from life in the hills of Tuscany's legendary Chianti region. Set on the day the author arrived home after a three-month tour of the United States promoting his first book, A Day in Tuscany compels readers to experience this enchanted corner of Italy through the heart and mind of a true Tuscan. As Castagno sees his beloved hills with fresh eyes and reacquaints himself with the rhythms of home, a flood of recollections of its people and places come to him. Through his engaging narrative, we are transported as well. The sights he sees and people he meets as he takes a one-mile walk through his village during the course of this noteworthy day trigger memories of his childhood and adolescence in Tuscany during the seventies, his experiences as a tour guide in Chianti, and some of the more remarkable people he has known. In addition to stories from his own past, included are oral histories from several village elders. History and the present mingle in this part of the world, and these stories bring both alive. Sometimes funny, often poignant, A Day in Tuscany weaves a magical spell and offers a candid insider's look at the people and culture of a fascinating land.

Author : John Keahey
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250024323
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Hidden Tuscany written by John Keahey and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Hidden Tuscany, acclaimed author John Keahey takes the reader into a part of Tuscany beyond the usual tourist destinations of Chianti, Florence, and Siena. The often overlooked western portion of Tuscany is rich with history, cuisine, and scenery begging to be explored, and Keahey encourages travelers to abandon itineraries and let the grooves in the road and the curves of the coast guide your journey instead. Follow Keahey as he turns off the autostrada and takes roads barely two lanes wide to discover fishing villages along the Tuscan sea. Then move inland into rolling foothills adorned with cherry orchards, ancient olive groves, and sweeping vineyards that produce wines that challenge Chianti's best. Here it is still possible to follow the paths of Romans, Crusaders, and pilgrims from throughout the western world who were eager to reach Rome. Hidden Tuscany provides intriguing images of places such as Livorno, a port city with canals; Pietrasanta, Tuscany's Citta d'Arte; and Capraia, an island formed by volcanoes. Keahey engages with the inhabitants of these enchanting landscapes, whether sculptors who toil in marble studios or residents whose own memories and traditions illuminate major moments in world history. From coastal towns to vineyards farther inland to the Tuscan archipelago, Keahey reminds us that each village, city, and island has its own unique story to tell. For armchair travelers and vacation seekers alike, Hidden Tuscany brings a new side of this classic Italian region to life, and the result is mesmerizing.

Author : Elizabeth Mizon
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781856912174
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Landscapes of Tuscany written by Elizabeth Mizon and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to Malta, Gozo and Comina includes: topographical walking maps; fold-out touring maps; many short walks and picnic suggestions - suitable for hot summer days and for those with young children; and an update service with specific route-change information.

Author : G. Scarpaleggia
Publisher : Guido Tommasi Editore-Datanova
ISBN 13 : 9788867532193
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book From the Markets of Tuscany O/P written by G. Scarpaleggia and published by Guido Tommasi Editore-Datanova. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once a collection of traditional, seasonal recipes and a guide to the area's top food markets, Giulia Scarpaleggia takes readers on a journey through her beloved Tuscany, exploring famous places but also more remote areas - from Florence's urban streets and enchanting Volterra to mountainous Garfagnana and the wilds of Lunigiana, the gentle rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, and the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti. Through photographs, words and recipes, Giulia tells the story of Florence's historic markets, local organic farmers markets, and the weekly market days held in Tuscan towns and villages. She also explores Tuscany's coastal fish and seafood markets, together with the roadside vendors of the Maremma area, with their vibrant fresh fruit and vegetable stands. With each encounter, Giulia delves into the stories of Tuscany's food markets, drawing on memories and recipes that taste of home.

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 074404703X
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divine cuisine and spectacular art await in Florence and Tuscany Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel e-guide makes sure you experience all that this region has to offer. The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is filled with architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Yet the countryside is just as mesmerizing, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast. Our recently updated e-guide brings Florence and Tuscany to life, transporting you there like no other travel e-guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Florence and Tuscany's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of Florence and Tuscany, from Santa Croce to Oltrarno, Central Tuscany to Southwest Tuscany Touring the country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Italy.

Author : Elizabeth Mizon
Publisher : Sunflower Books
ISBN 13 : 9781856912983
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sunflower Landscapes of Tuscany written by Elizabeth Mizon and published by Sunflower Books. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This travel guide covers walks and tours from the Carrara marble quarries in the northwest down to southern Tuscany, with a particular emphasis on the countryside around Florence and in the Chianti region.

Author : Touring club italiano
Publisher : Touring Editore
ISBN 13 : 9788836535613
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Authentic Tuscany written by Touring club italiano and published by Touring Editore. This book was released on 2005 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: