Tuscany & Umbria Blog

The Gorgacce Rentals blog has lots of useful information for the visitor to the Tuscany Umbria border, Italy. Use the category search to find specific articles on towns, art, restaurants, itineraries, activities, food and wine.

Towns In Tuscany & Umbria

Larger towns include Perugia, Arezzo, Siena and Florence. The many smaller towns you could visit include Cortona, Montepuciano, Assisi, Gubbio, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro, Spoleto, Montefalco, Bevagna and Spello.

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Rasiglia, A Village In Umbria

Bridge Over Stream In Rasiglia, Umbria
Rasiglia, A Village Sometimes Described As "The Venice Of Umbria" Rasaglia, Umbria Whilst on our trip to Norcia last month we stopped en-route at the picturesque village of Rasiglia. Rasiglia is often described as the " Little Venice Of Umbria" but you won't find any gondolas orRead more

Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno

Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno Paddle boarding on Lake Trasimeno is a lovely activity on a hot summer's day. There are several beaches around the Lake where you can hire boards, these photos are from Sualzo Beach which is located in the town of Passignano sul TrasimenoRead more

Wine In Tuscany Part X, Vin Santo

Vin Santo, Sweet Wine Made Using The Passito Method What Is Vin Santo? This is the last of our series on Tuscan Wine, and what better way for us to end than with a wine made to accompany dessert? When visiting Tuscany you may come across VinRead more

Wine In Tuscany Part IX, Super Tuscan

Super Tuscan: Quality Wine Made Outside The DOC / DOCG Rules Super Tuscan Wine Super Tuscan is the term given to the well made, expensive and sought after wines that are made outside of the DOC / DOCG rules. Vigorello di San Felice The first, in 1968, wasRead more

Wine In Tuscany Part VI, Central Tuscany: Montepulciano

Trying Vino Nobile from the Dei winery
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG Montepulciano & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Montepulciano has its own variety of sangiovese, prugnolo gentile, which is used to make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Vino Rosso di Montepulciano DOC. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Is A Different Wine! A word of caution, doRead more