These are the words that come to mind for many when they think of Tuscany. I can now say that's exactly what I think too... I can only imagine that it's even more beautiful in the spring or summer when everything is lush and blooming.
On our way back to Vicenza, we stopped in the hill town San Gimignano. It's been described as picturesque but also a little touristy. Luckily, we found it during the off season. Surprisingly, it felt a little sleepy. It's notorious for its remaining towers and great wine including Chiani and Vernacia di San Gimignano.
We explored the cute streets and hiked up to a park surrounded by olive trees with an amazing overlook over the surrounding hills.
Michael even made friends with a sweet cat.
For lunch, we stopped at a lovely enotecca (wine bar), La Grotta Ghiotta. We dined on a tasty bruschetta with pecorino cheese and olives along with some Chianti. Afterwards, we had a lengthy tasting of San Gimignano's Chianti and Rosso di Montalcino. We also tried some Chianti jelly smeared across slivers of pecorino. Let me just say, it was divine! We ended the meal with Vin Santo, a dessert wine with almond biscotti for dipping. It was a fun experience and we drank some of the best wine we've ever tasted. We came home with more than a few bottles...
We especially enjoyed our weekend exploring Toscana and hope we'll have the chance to visit one more time in the spring...
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment