Carmignano may be Tuscany’s best-kept wine secret. Protected by the Medici as early as 1716, this historic region was blending Sangiovese with Cabernet centuries before the Super Tuscans. Discover the fascinating history of Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale, Vin Ruspo, and Vin Santo, and why this small appellation deserves a place on every wine lover’s itinerary.

When in Florence, you can see the Medici family’s mark pretty much anywhere you look; without them, Florence would not have been the same. Wealthy merchants, bankers, and patrons of the arts and culture, the Medici family linked their history to the cultural heritage of Florence and to artists such as Leonardo, Donatello, Raffaello, Michelangelo and many others; but also the world of wine and cuisine, both Italian and French, still bear traces of their nobility... and appetit