Gaiole in Chianti, Italy

... were used. One of the ways that a poor vintage is improved is by adding sugar. This is strictly prohibited in a DOCG Chianti. The government is so serious about this, that every commercial volume of sugar purchased must be registered with a license. ...

... at my head and talking all animated like, and then finally sent one of his daughters to get the hat.  So I went walking in Chianti with a straw hat.  Not my normal style,b ut I guess that it fit.  The neighbors have this gorgeous swimming ...

In case I haven't mentioned it lately, I LOVE Italy.  And I LOVE the Chianti region especially.  And I am LOVING the de 'Mari family.  I think I've finally hit my stride here.  I have a lovely routine and now I don't think too much free ...

Hello all....Life continues on in the countryside of Chianti.  More food, More wine, More fun with my Italian family de 'Mari.  Yesterday afternoon I napped.  This is a daily thing for me now, but today I am trying to not nap because I have ...