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The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy
The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vinci described them as “bottled sunshine,” and they are at the forefront of the remarkable renaissance of Italian wine over the past 30 years. In this groundbreaking new book, Nicolas Belfrage shares his insider’s knowledge acquired as a specialist wine trader and writer. Mindful of the region’s fascinating past, Belfrage brings its story up to date, discussing such subjects as geology and geography, grape varieties, and the latest research into Sangiovese, the variety used in the top wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. He also clarifies the regulatory framework and follows the ...
Walking in Tuscany
A guidebook to 43 day walks in the Italian region of Tuscany. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world-famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 3 to 18km (2–11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk Detailed information on planning, accommodation and public transport Highlights include Val d’Orcia, San Gimignano and the Isle of Elba
Tuscany, Italy
These seven itineraries will guide you along the little roads of small-town Tuscany to some of the best food in the world -- to the heart of Tuscan cuisine. Zeneba and Matt invite their readers to come along and explore the breathtaking scenery, the incredible historic sights, the great artwork, and of course the unforgettable food and wine of Italy's most storied region. Their travels are authentic, immersive, memorable, and delicious.
Bringing Tuscany Home
In her inimitable warm and evocative tone, Frances Mayes helps readers develop an eye for authentic Tuscan style, with advice on how to: Choose a Tuscan colour palette for the home, from earthy apricot tones to invigorating shades of antique blue; Cultivate a Tuscan garden, adding fountains, vine-covered pergolas, and terracotta urns among the herbs and flowers.. Make prime finds at their local antique markets - and to truly bring Tuscany home, shipping advice and market days for several Tuscan towns are included. Set an imaginative Tuscan table using majolica and vintage linens; Enjoy the abundant flavours and easy simplicity of the Tuscan kitchen, with details on everything from olive oil and vin santo to pici and gnocchi, plus special, homegrown menus and recipes.
Tuscany in the Age of Empire
A new history explores how one of Renaissance ItalyÕs leading cities maintained its influence in an era of global exploration, trade, and empire. The Grand Duchy of Tuscany was not an imperial power, but it did harbor global ambitions. After abortive attempts at overseas colonization and direct commercial expansion, as Brian Brege shows, Tuscany followed a different path, one that allowed it to participate in EuropeÕs new age of empire without establishing an empire of its own. The first history of its kind, Tuscany in the Age of Empire offers a fresh appraisal of one of the foremost cities of the Italian Renaissance, as it sought knowledge, fortune, and power throughout Asia, the Americas...
Bella Tuscany
Continuing Mayes's account of her enchanting, ever-evolving life in Italy, "Bella Tuscany" presents the author truly at home as she invites readers back to savor more friendship, festivity, and food. Filled with recipes from her Tuscan kitchen and written in the sensuous prose that has become her hallmark, "Bella Tuscany" celebrates life's seasons of renewed possibility.
A Guide to Tuscany
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Dreaming of Tuscany
The glamour of Hollywood. The magic of the Tuscan countryside. One big decision... Bee Kingdom wakes up in hospital in Tuscany. After an accident on a film set leaves her scarred, her whole life has been turned upside down. She is offered the chance of recuperating in a Tuscan villa in the company of irascible film star Mimi Robertson. Bee quickly finds there's more to the villa than meets the eye, not least a certain Luca. As she comes to terms with her injuries, Bee will have to travel a road of self-discovery...and make a potentially life-changing choice. The perfect escapist romance for fans of Lucy Coleman and Alex Brown. "Full of wit and warmth that will leave you glowing like the Tuscan sunshine!" Debbie Viggiano, author of What Holly's Husband Did
