We spend the day exploring Tuscany,
in search of the perfect wine.
We hire a driver, Marco,
the most charming and kind Italian.
We drink, he drives.
San Gimignano (so fun to say!)
is an Italian hill town in Tuscany, in the province of Siena.
Encircled by 13th century walls,
it has a skyline of medieval towers and homes.
Perks.
Cheese. Bread. Meat. Gelato.
Yum.
We hike to the top for the view.
On we go, through the winding hills
with spectacular vistas at most every curve.
Sally has set us up for an extra special lunch today.
We are learning
what Tuscany
is all about.
We tour and dine
at a small organic
winery and trattoria
in the heart
of Chianti.
Divine food. Heavenly. With a view to match.
We are truly, under the Tuscan sun.
We have a meal of many courses which is enhanced by the variety of wines we are served.
We send home bottles of wine and balsalmic vinegar. No truffle oil though.
Wine, wine, wine, coffee, wine, wine, wine.
Its all about balance.
Cappuccino's in Castellina
You[ll find the mascot on the top of every bottle
of true Chianti Classico.
The rooster standard?
80% Sangiovese grapes grown in the area, & at least 12% ABV.
And, of course, Marco takes us to yet another beautiful winery in Chianti.
We must compare.....
No doubt the end
to a perfect day ....
is to come home and find
our long lost luggage!
6 days without out them t
eaches us just how light we can pack
for all future trips!
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