Here’s a title that could confuse in several ways! Now, let me start by introducing Nicolò who’s one of the two De Ferrari brothers who...

Le Pergole Torte is possibly Tuscany’s most famed Sangiovese wine, but ironically, even though made within a well-known appellation like...

If you're a wine producer in Tuscany, chances are that you are one by descent, in terms of family tradition and/or inherited land. Some...

Tuscany's smallest DOCG region is called Carmignano. It's a bit of a hidden gem obvious because of its minute size, but certainly has...

After 8 weeks of lockdown, Italy is getting ready for phase 2. Over the month of May, different kinds of businesses will reopen. Museums...

Usually, by April we're in full swing showing our guests the budding of the vines and tasting the fruits of previous great vintages....

The competition for beauty in Tuscany is tough. There are so many different landscapes from sea to mountains and everything in between,...

It's by now quite clear that travel will be close to impossible over the next month or so. This is going to impact the travel industry...

Last week I went to see Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano and got his fascinating life story. Sergio runs the most successful gelateria in...

Le Volpi e L'Uva If you want to have the option of tasting many different wines from all around the boot, Le Volpi e L’Uva is possibly...

Giovanni is the very essence of a fine artisan. His whole life philosophy coincides with his craft, where the earth materializes into everla

Dario is the most outspoken and opinionated butcher in the world. He's kind of famous; discussed, interviewed, filmed and has a great...

Vin Santo is a heavenly dessert wine typical of Tuscany served at the end of a meal. It ranges from very sweet styles to dryer ones....

Some Pinot Noir facts · The meaning of Pinot in French is Pine, referring perhaps to the cone shape of the grape. · Pinot Noir's...

A guide to tasting your way through Tuscany in 2020! Grape Tours' decade-long experience of visiting wineries around Tuscany is now...

When it comes to the world of collectables, the B's are on the top of the list: Brunello, Barolo and Burgundy and Bordeaux (not...

We really love the delicious cheeses made from sheep’s milk here in Tuscany. Any cheese made from sheep’s milk is called pecorino, coming...

I recently received an email from one of you telling me that she had run out of our Olivoglio extra virgin olive oil and asking me which...

Italian wine can seem pretty complex - so many wine regions and even more grapes - but in the midst of this Italian chaos there are some...