Tag: Farmhouse

Where is Pistoia? More than 10 reasons to visit this hidden gem in Tuscany , Italy’s capital of culture in 2017!

13 January 2017

Why should you visit Pistoia? Not just because it is my birthplace , of course! ( or  maybe…. just for this ?) not only because it is crowned  Italy’s capital of culture in 2017  but first of all for its geographic position in Italy in the second century BC it was chosen by the Romans as a … More Where is Pistoia? More than 10 reasons to visit this hidden gem in Tuscany , Italy’s capital of culture in 2017!

Pistoia, in Tuscany, it’s a hidden gem to be discovered with ….me!

27 January 2016

You know  I love my birthplace , Pistoia,  as I am writing about it since some years on my blog & posted many many photos on Instagram & Twitter of it. So now that has been just declared the Italy’s city of culture in 2017 I think you should follow my blog & have a … More Pistoia, in Tuscany, it’s a hidden gem to be discovered with ….me!

Where is Pistoia? More than 10 reasons to visit this hidden gem in Tuscany

12 November 2015

Why should you visit Pistoia? Not just because it is my birthplace , of course!  ( or  maybe…. just fot this?😂😜) first of all for its location in Italy in the second century BC it was chosen by the Romans as a stretegical basis  between North & South  : the actual Duomo square became in … More Where is Pistoia? More than 10 reasons to visit this hidden gem in Tuscany

Harvest in Tuscany : stomping grapes with bare feet

24 September 2015

Such a great sensational experience by Agriturismo Le Poggiola just few Km from Pistoia the feeling of freshness,the scent of sweet fruits,lots of memories about those who did this before us in the countryside since centuries….our origins come from the ground and this is our traditional way of making wine:our grangrandparents did this way and … More Harvest in Tuscany : stomping grapes with bare feet

Pistoia : it’s harvest time ( by hand ) in Tuscany!

12 September 2015

“A Settembre l’uva è matura e il fico pende” this is an old farmers’ saying = in Septmber grape is mature & fig hangs…this morning I had the proof this is trally true !in Pistoia’s countryside lots of sweet grape & figs ! My breakfast was made of this fantastic & organic fruits👏👏 Many hands … More Pistoia : it’s harvest time ( by hand ) in Tuscany!

A Tuscan wine tasting in a farmhouse with a view on the ‘balze’ – Volterra 

19 June 2015

Wonderful view eyes open over this landscape   A perfect silence around us no cars no people just birds the green of the vineyards the olive trees orange old stones for a typical farmhouse hills made of clay… called ‘balze’ Badia San Giusto overlooking the valley an unreal atmosphere but it’s here it’s Tuscany in … More A Tuscan wine tasting in a farmhouse with a view on the ‘balze’ – Volterra 

Pistoia : Agriturismo San Rocco, a Tuscan farmhouse 

26 May 2015

A typical big countryhouse restored & divided in  flats in the outskirts of Pistoia , to host Italian & foreign people from everywhere . The owners  , avery  nice Tuscan couple, welcomes me opening the door of this beautiful house with  brend new  furnitures , handmade embrodery tapestry, every comforts including  air cond in each … More Pistoia : Agriturismo San Rocco, a Tuscan farmhouse 

Pistoia : a secret garden , wine & art and … whatelse?

4 May 2015

In an old building  – historical palace – that is a Residence in the city  center of Pistoia ,www.artemuraresidence.com yesterday  I was invited to a wine tasting of Tuscan producers  ( one is my friend Lisa Barsi with her farmhouse – family estate  www.lepoggiola.com ) combined with fab paintings made by www.danielacorsini.it  Behind the palace there is … More Pistoia : a secret garden , wine & art and … whatelse?

A Real Tuscan farmhouse producing wine & Organic EVO

30 January 2015

Lisa welcomes you with a glass Of her wine : red Chianti from her wineyard Just behind her. Her grandfather & father started this passion 4 wine ,extravirgin olive oil & Vin Santo dessert wine ( That I love!😍❤️) many years ago when her grandfather bought this estate . Nowadays Lisa runs this beautiful Agriturismo … More A Real Tuscan farmhouse producing wine & Organic EVO

A food experience in a Tuscan countryside

22 June 2014

In PIstoia agriturismo Amedea A lovely farmhouse just on Pistoia’s countryside for a typical Tuscan lunch & visit to The wineyard , The celler & tasting organic wine & extra virgin oil with fresh vegetables from The garden and handmade pasta. Great athmoshere , wonderful weather for an unforgettable experience for My clients from Texas … More A food experience in a Tuscan countryside