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The Abbey Sant'Antimo in Montalcino |
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Piazza Roma in Monteriggioni (2004)
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Wine tasting in one of the towns of Chianti - Castellina in Chianti (summer 2004) |
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Inside a 500BC Etruscan tomb near Colle Val d'Elsa (summer 2004) |
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In front of the Romanesc-Gothic church in Monteriggioni |
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The Autumn feast of Chestnuts and the new wine in Colle Val d'Elsa
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...more tasting... (summer 2004) |
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Last stop of the day at the excellent wine producer, Poggerino in Radda in Chianti (Fall 2004) |
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La Vendemmia - harvest time at Castello di Volpaia (Radda in Chianti) |
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Tasting of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar of Modena (2004) |
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Drawing of myself by an artistic guest |
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Colle Val d'Elsa at Twilight |
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My daughter Louise (Summer 2004) |
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Thermal waters in Bagno Vignoni |
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Wine tasting in the cellars of a winery in Chianti Classico (2005) |
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Spring and Pentecoste wine feast in Castellina in Chianti (2005) |
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Il Campo in Siena by night |
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Learning the dynamics of the vines (February 2006) |
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De Marchi, owner of Isole & Olena |
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Dario Cecchini - famous Butcher of Panzano "Viva la ciccia"! |
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Wine tasting in famous winery of Montalcino on a private tour |
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Inspecting a Sangiovese vineyard |
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In the home of a Chianti producer (2006) |
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Private wine tour with tasting of Super Tuscans |
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Pecorino cheese and the proud producer of Corzano & Paterno |
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Typical landscape in the Chianti region |
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The antique market in Arezzo |
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Tasting in the aging cellars (2006) |
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The result of a successful truffle hunt |
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A collection of old bottles at Castellare di Castellina |
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Grape harvest in Montalcino - October 2006 |
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Brunello vintage 2000 was rated a 3 star year |
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Vinegar and olive oil tasting |
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Picture from a group tour, harvest 2006 |
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Tasting outside, weather permitting |
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Beautiful Sangiovese grapes |
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