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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