In Tuscany the Maremma offers a perfect combination of exploring the history and culture of the area; here you can encounter “butteri”, Tuscan cow-boys.
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Touring Italy’s Vineyards
You can discover the world of wine in Italy through day trips, annual events, wine and food tours, wine-estate hopping on your own.
History of Wine II
Ancient Romans were great lovers of wine, which was white, strong and often mixed with honey or spices; their liked aged wine even more.
History of Wine I
Early history of wine, that in many ways coincides with the history of the western world.
Chicken Soup
The hot chicken soup as a way to treat cold virus and to take comfort at its smell.
Aphrodisiac Herbs Part II
Information about plants, herbs and spices that increase sexual desire and activity, used as aphrodisiacs in different cultures.
Rome: The Pantheon
The Pantheon is the oldest intact structure still standing from the Greco-Roman world and has been used completely throughout history.
Autumn Flowering Crocuses: saffron
Saffron is quite common in Italian cuisine, it adds its exotic flavor to many pasta and rice dishes, but it is also delicious in soups and in sauces.
Pizza Margherita is now 120 years old
Pizza Margherita was invented in 1889 for the visit to Naples by Italy’s Queen Margherita of Savoy, the wife of Italy’s second king, Umberto I.
Major Italian Red Wines
From lush, deep red Chiantis to light, fruity Bardolinos, Italy produces some of the world’s best red wines.