Tu Scendi dalle Stelle
In the spirit of the holiday, from this particular Befana , here's a favorite Italian Christmas carol, Tu Scendi dalle Stelle, a carol that derives from a Sicilian shepherds' song. I h ave included a link to O Soave Fanciulla from La Boheme for no particular reason other than it is my favorite and every time I hear it, no matter how often, it reminds me of the ever present possibility of finding the miraculous when we least expect it. I suppose that has everything to do with the season as well as with being in Italy. More
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Adami Prosecco Vigneto Giardino 2009
A vintage Prosecco? Certo! Adami has been around the Prosecco game for almost a century now and have been one of the leading producers of Prosecco since their first purchase of the Giardino vineyard way back when. This wine is sourced 100% from the same vineyard, making it one of the only single-vineyard Proseccos around.
"The 2009 Prosecco Dry Superiore Vigneto Giardino is made in a more overt style. Minerality takes a back seat to a decidedly up-front expression of ripe peaches and flowers. The Giardino also has the highest residual sugar of these offerings, which comes through in the wine-s weight and richness. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2011." Wine Advocate 91 points.
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The Hilltowns of Tuscany, Umbria and the Marche
 Known for it's breathtaking landscape, this region has captivated travelers for centuries. But there is so much to discover here. This, our most popular tour, offers the unique opportunity of traveling through this beautiful land while visiting places few tourists know. We have traveled throughout this region for well over a decade and are able to offer a chance to experience the people, places, history and art in way no other tour can. See these regions like an insider. Follow the Piero della Francesca trail, see the magnificent Della Robbias of La Verna, savor the food and wine of Tuscany at an exclusive wine tasting dinner at a castello, visit the " the most beautiful palace" of the Renaissance, see the art and the places that have drawn writers, painters and poets for centuries. Read More |
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Venice, the Veneto, Ravenna and more...
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Verona, Mantua, Ferrara, Vicenza, Padua, Bologna, the riches of the Po Valley.The ancient mosaics of Ravenna, Palladio, the d'Este, the Marriage Suite by Montegna of the Gonzaga castle, the Arena of Verona. Our Italian amici have helped us gain access to a particularly rich cultural and intellectual exploration of this fascinating region. Read More
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