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Discover the delights of Tuscany and Piemonte
Uncorked and Cultivated's Italy Wine and Food Tours -Rocca Vineyard
Ever wanted to taste the real Italy? Join Peter Scudamore-Smith MW and his wife Denise on an exclusive wine and food tour of Tuscany and Piemonte in 2012. VisitVineyards.com subscribers will receive a discount of A$150 for a single and A$300 for a couple on this fabulous tour.
With Uncorked and Cultivated, you can expect the very best of region-specific dishes – traditional, contemporary and eclectic cooking styles, fresh, seasonal ingredients and of course, with a Master of Wine at your side, perfect wine matches at each and every dining experience.
For 11 days you'll be guided through a spectacular sensory indulgence by Peter and Judy. Their special friendships with Italian producers means that the secret highlights of Tuscany and Piemonte will become vividly apparent to you.
Degustazione, long slow food lunches, wine-tastings, soaking up the culture and making new Italian friends – what could make this tour more perfect? Luxurious and elegant accommodation of course, all centrally located in each city offering you quality experiences, all within walking distance of your hotel.
Do any of these snippets have you dreaming of Italy?
- Rustic chestnut lasagne with wild boar ragu and pecorino sauce, matched with Chianti Classicos and two great Super Tuscans, Solaia and Sassacaia
- Chianina fillet crusted with dried fruit and sea bass ravioli with a shellfish mousse
- Local traditional fare including local prosciutto, salami and cheeses paired with Chiantis including Antinori and the highly praised Super Tuscans Ornallaia, Lamaione and Cepparello
- welcome drinks on the magnificent terrace of Hotel Degli Orafi in Florence, overlooking the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio
- A wine tasting in the cellar of the restored old farmhouse Il Vigneto, sip on cortese, dolcetto, barbera, freisa and grignolino grape varieties from leading producers
If you want to join Peter and Judy and a maximum group of 12 for the ultimate, and intimate, wine and food tour of Italy in September 2012, then stop dreaming and contact them for further details.
VisitVineyards.com subscribers will receive a discount of A$150 for a single booking or A$300 for a couple. Click here for your special promotional code »
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