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Rasiglia, A Village In Umbria

On February 19, 2019 / Rasiglia

Rasiglia, A Village Sometimes Described As "The Venice Of 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 or overpriced drinksRead more →

Norcia

On February 17, 2019 / Church, Food, Norcia, Pasta, Saint, Saint Benedict, Sausages, Truffles

A Visit To Norcia, A Town In Southern Umbria The town of Norcia in southern Umbria is famous for both religious and culinary reasons. On the religious side of the equation, Norcia was the birthplace of St Benedict, founder of the Benedictine monastic order. On the culinaryRead more →

Rocca Del Leone, Castiglione Del Lago, Umbria

On February 14, 2019 / Castiglione Del Lago, Castle, Umbria

One Of The Castle Towers With Lake Trasimeno In The Background, Rocca Del Leone

A Visit To The Rocca Del Leone (Castle Of The Lion) In Castiglione Del Lago Lake Trasimeno , Umbria Today was a beautiful sunny day and we decided to visit Castiglione del Lago, a picturesque town on the western shore of Lake Trasimeno. The old, walled partRead more →

Rosso Della Sera, Restaurant In San Feliciano, Lake Trasimeno, Umbria

On September 7, 2018 / Food, Restaurant

View of sunset from Rosso della Sera, a restaurant in San Feliciano, Umbria

Earlier this year we discovered the delights of eating at Rosso della Sera, a restaurant on the eastern shore of Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, Italy. The restaurant's name alludes to the stunning sunsets that can be viewed from the dining area looking west across Lake Trasimeno. TheRead more →

Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno

On August 29, 2017 / Activities

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 next to Passignano Sailing Club on the north shore of the Lake. Read more →

Wine In Tuscany Part X, Vin Santo

On November 29, 2016 / Vin Santo, Wine

Vin Santo, Sweet Wine Made Using The Passito Method This is the last of our series on Tuscan wine, and what better way to end up than with a wine made to accompany dessert? When visiting Tuscany you may come across Vin Santo (holy wine), a sweetRead more →

Wine In Tuscany Part IX, Super Tuscan

On November 27, 2016 / Wine

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

Wine In Tuscany Part VIII, The Mediterranean Coast

On November 27, 2016 / Morellino di Scansano, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Wine

Tuscany, Northern Coastal Wine Growing Areas: Colli Apuani, Colline Lucchesi, Collina di Montecarlo, Bolgheri, Montescudaio, Terratico di Bibbona, Val di Cornia, San Torpè, Terre di Pisa, Elba. Northern Coastal Area This includes the Colli Apuani and the Lucchesia, the latter takes in the Colli Lucchesi and the hillsRead more →

Wine In Tuscany Part VII, Central Tuscany: Wines Other Than Chianti, Brunello & Montepulciano

On November 26, 2016 / Pomino, San Gimignano

Carmignano, Pomino, Colline Aretine, Colline Senesi, San Gimignano, Siena, Val d'Arbia and Val d'Orcia Colline Fiorentine and Colline Pratesi (hills around Florence and Prato). Carmignano is in the hills to the west of Florence, there are 200 hectares of vineyard here. The area has traditionally grown the uva francese,Read more →

Wine In Tuscany Part VI, Central Tuscany: Montepulciano

On November 25, 2016 / Montepulciano

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG 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. A word of caution, do not confuse the red montepulciano grape (grown widely in central Italy) withRead more →