Freshly fallen snow Early the next morning we made our way back to Casamonti Estate, through a couple of inches of freshly fallen snow that carpeted the vineyards and rolling hills of Chianti. Alvaro and Silvano were already in the norceria and as we pulled in, we saw Massimo wave, while escorting a huge male […]
A Day of Butchery at Casamonti – Part 1
Cinta Senese During our first trip to Italy, we met Ray and Anna Rita, owners of Casamonti estates, an unbelievably beautiful property in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Their operation offers a triple threat of sensational wine, olive oil and prized Cinta Senese pigs. It was the Cintas that originally drew us to Casamonti, to sample the sublime […]
Where to stay in Italy
Food, Culture & Beauty Italy, the word alone conjures up images of beautiful scenery and delicious food, but what about accommodations? For every picture perfect scene there is a disappointing lodging situation. We all know the saying, if it’s too good to be true… Of course if you’re trying to save money, a few nights […]