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Medieval villages of Chianti you absolutely must visit
Anyone searching online for what to see in Chianti usually begins with vineyards, wineries and scenic countryside roads. That is understandable. Yet after the first encounter with the famous Tuscan landscape, what truly defines the region emerges somewhere else: in its villages. The medieval villages of Chianti are where
The new menu at La Locanda di Pietracupa: spring, ingredients and continuity
At La Locanda di Pietracupa, the menu evolves with the season. It is not a change made to impress or to create a clear break with what came before. It follows the ingredients, the time of year and the rhythm of the kitchen. The result is not a completely
The new wine list at La Locanda di Pietracupa
At La Locanda di Pietracupa, the wine list is not something static. It follows the menu, moves with it, adjusts as the kitchen evolves. When new dishes are introduced or the balance of the cuisine shifts, even slightly, the wines need to align. Not for the sake of change,
Authentic Chianti: local experiences you won’t find in travel guides
Chianti is one of the most written-about regions in Tuscany. Vineyards, wineries, medieval villages and scenic countryside roads appear in almost every travel guide dedicated to the area. Yet anyone who spends a few days among these hills quickly realizes that the real authentic Chianti experience is not found