The rolling vineyards of Tuscany.
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surrounds it; its wines are suitably matched in power and stature. The old streets are lined with enotecas( wine bars), where more than a hundred sophisticated Brunellos are available by the glass or the taste. Tuscan wine is also about new style, where producers have turned the old rules upside down. It is worth seeking out these modern, internationally-styled wines. Prepare to be turned upside down.
As the home of the Renaissance, Tuscany also offers high art and architecture around every corner in the cities of Siena and Florence. Siena’ s heart is the Piazza del Campo, the square that hosts a chaotic horse race twice each year. Most of the time the piazza hosts espresso lovers and gelati aficionados. Further north, Florence is the city of innumerable treasures. Avoid waiting in lines by booking ahead( see Inside Guide). Avoid heat stroke by stopping for gelati at Vivoli.
Breathe in the art. Eat well. Taste the divine. Si, it’ s Toscana. �
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