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	<title>Relais &#38; Hotels Tuscany, Exclusive Places and Events &#187; Gastronomical Events</title>
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		<title>Musica a Siena</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L&#8217;estate porta con sè una ricca offerta musicale per tutti gli amanti dei concerti all&#8217;aperto: luglio e agosto sono i momenti migliori per godere appieno delle occasioni di musica dal vivo.
Inaugurata ieri a Siena, con un concerto in Piazza Jacopo della Quercia, con la Nona sinfonia di Beethoven, la 66esima settimana musicale senese durerà fino [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>L&#8217;estate porta con sè una ricca offerta musicale per tutti gli amanti dei concerti all&#8217;aperto: luglio e agosto sono i momenti migliori per godere appieno delle occasioni di musica dal vivo.</p>
<p>Inaugurata ieri a Siena, con un concerto in Piazza Jacopo della Quercia, con la Nona sinfonia di Beethoven, la <b>66esima settimana musicale senese</b> durerà fino al 17 luglio 2009.<br />
Nel fine settimana:<br />
- al <i>Teatro dei Rozzi di Siena</i> un grande prima: la rappresentazione italiana L’imbalsamatore di Giorgio Battistelli, al debutto alla regia (venerdì e domenica)<br />
- nella<i> Chiesa di Sant’Agostino </i>l’Orchestre des Champs Elysees e il Collegium Vocale Gent e Accademia Chigiana Siena diretti da Philippe Herreweghe eseguono l’Elias di Mendelssohn (sabato)</p>
<p>La musica prosegue martedì nella Sala del Mappamondo di Palazzo Pubblico, con il concerto della violinista Lisa Batiashvili, vincitrice della 26ª edizione del Premio Internazionale “Accademia Musicale Chigiana” 2008, insieme a Yumiko Urabe al pianoforte. </p>
<p>Mercoledì e giovedì sempre al Teatro dei Rozzi un&#8217;opera di Haydn, su libretto di Pietro Metastasio: L’isola disabitata, realizzata dall’Orchestra della Toscana.</p>
<p>L&#8217;Accademia Musicale Chigiana sarà di nuovo presente con la <b>78esima Estate Musicale Chigiana</b> dal 29 luglio al 26 agosto in varie ambientazioni: chiese, abbazie e teatri, e con il programma &#8220;Maestri Chigiani in terra di Siena&#8221; (20 luglio-23 agosto), con grandi concerti a Chiusi, San Gimignano, San Quirico d&#8217;Orcia, Sovicille, Pienza.</p>
<p>Biglietti in vendita online sul sito dell&#8217;<a mce_href="http://www.chigiana.it/" href="http://www.chigiana.it/">Accademia Chigiana </a>&gt;&gt;</p>
<p>Per un soggiorno in provincia di Siena vi suggeriamo:</p>
<p>- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=82" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=82">Relais Villa Arceno</a> (San Gusmè &#8211; Siena)<br />
- H<a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=83" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=83">otel Borgo Pretale</a> (Sovicille &#8211; Siena)<br />
-<a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=85" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=85"> Castello di Velona </a>(Montalcino &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=80" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=80">Castelbigozzi </a>(Monteriggioni &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=110" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=110">Hotel Certosa di Maggiano</a> (Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=110" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=110">Tenuta di Ricavo</a> (Castellina &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=97" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=97">Castello Banfi il Borgo </a>(Montalcino &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=75" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=75">Relais il Vignale</a> (Radda in Chianti &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=87" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=87">Villa San Paolo</a> (San Gimignano &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=81" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=81">Relais della Rovere </a>(Colle val D’Elsa &#8211; Siena)<br />
-<a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=84" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=84"> Borgo Scopeto Relais </a>(Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=70" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=70">Hotel Relais La Suvera</a> (Casole d’Elsa &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=93" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=93">Villa Poggiano</a> (Montepulciano &#8211; Siena)<br />
- <a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=112" mce_href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=112">Campo Regio Relais</a> (Siena)</p>
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		<title>Wines of Tuscany: the Chianti Rufina Consortium</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 14:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gastronomical Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wine tasting tuscany]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Refined foods and drinks are an important component of the tuscan lifestyle and what has made Tuscany a popular travel destination worldwide - the wines of Tuscany have played a very significant role in establishing a status of "excellence" sought worldwide.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Refined foods and drinks are an important component of the tuscan lifestyle and what has made Tuscany a popular travel destination worldwide &#8211; the wines of Tuscany have played a very significant role in establishing a status of &#8220;excellence&#8221; worldwide.</p>
<p>The <strong>Chianti Consortium Rufina</strong> presents <strong>GUSTA</strong> starting tomorrow May 4<sup>th</sup> and ending May 10<sup>th</sup> , wine tasting events taking place in Florence and locations in the province of Florence.</p>
<p>A complete calendar of events can found <a href="http://www.gustarufina.it">here</a>. (Website in Italian)</p>
<p>To make your holiday in Tuscany a unique and unforgettable experience we suggest these fine <a title="Luxury Hotels in Florence and Tuscany" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/">hotels in Florence</a>:</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Hotel Montebello Splendid, 5 star hotel in florence" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/link.asp?ID_Struttura=99">Hotel Montebello Splendid</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/link.asp?ID_Struttura=96">Residenza del Moro</a></li>
<li><a title="Lungarno Suites, 4 star hotel in Florence" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/link.asp?ID_Struttura=102">Lungarno Suites</a></li>
<li><a title="Hotel Bernini Palace, 4 star Superior hotel in Florence" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/scheda.asp?ID_Struttura=107">Hotel Bernini Palace</a></li>
<li><a title="Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, 4 star hotel in Florence, on the right hand banks of the Arno River" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/link.asp?ID_Struttura=109">Plaza Hotel Lucchesi</a></li>
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		<title>Sulle orme di Michelangelo in Versilia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gastronomical Events]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Musical Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News dal Consorzio]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Con l&#8217;arrivo della bella stagione, crescono le occasioni di regalarsi una vacanza al mare in Toscana, magari in Versilia.
Perchè non abbinarla a un itinerario alla scoperta di uno dei materiali più pregiati da sempre simbolo dell&#8217;architettura e dell&#8217;artigianato toscano?
Il Marmo, prezioso minerale usato sin dal tempo dei Romani e dei Greci, impiegato per l’edificazione di [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Con l&#8217;arrivo della bella stagione, crescono le occasioni di regalarsi una <strong>vacanza al mare in Toscana, magari in Versilia.</strong></p>
<p>Perchè non abbinarla a un itinerario alla scoperta di uno dei materiali più pregiati da sempre simbolo dell&#8217;architettura e dell&#8217;artigianato toscano?</p>
<p>Il <strong>Marmo</strong>, prezioso minerale usato sin dal tempo dei Romani e dei Greci, impiegato per l’edificazione di chiese ed opere sacre (il <em>Duomo di Carrara, Il Battistero ed il Duomo di Pisa</em>), pavimentazioni, ornamento di  edifici. Il Marmo ci racconta da sempre storie di uomini, di coloro che  con fatica e ingegno “strappavano” il minerale alla roccia e di coloro che, con genio e creatività, “strappavano” forme dagli enormi blocchi.<br />
Di certo l’uomo che meglio seppe esaltare i pregi di questo freddo minerale fu proprio <strong>Michelangelo Buonarroti,</strong> che <strong>visse per 3 anni in Versilia</strong>, per seguire personalmente i lavori di estrazione dalla cava, ancora attiva, che prende proprio il Suo nome.</p>
<p>Vogliamo celebrare il marmo, ricchezza della nostra terra e della nostra cultura, invitandovi a seguirci in questo <strong>viaggio affascinante,  per strade ed paesaggi dall’atmosfera magica</strong> (le colline Toscane, le cave e Carrara) dove tutto ha origine per poi trasformarsi, come per incanto, con l’abile lavoro degli artigiani (le boutique del marmo ed il suo Museo), con il seguente <strong>programma</strong>:</p>
<p>Primo giorno:</p>
<p>Arrivo in Hotel, <strong>sistemazione in camera Superior</strong><br />
Aperitivo di Benvenuto con Prosecco di Valdobbiadene e Canapè dello Chef<br />
Bottiglia di Spumante servita in camera con varietà di Frutti di Bosco<br />
<strong>Cena  gourmet 5 portate</strong> con bevande incluse, servita nella cornice del nostro ristorante panoramico “La Terrazza”</p>
<p>Secondo giorno:</p>
<p>Piccola <strong>colazione servita in camera</strong><br />
Quotidiano preferito in camera<br />
Mattinata libera dedicata al mare ed al riposo<br />
Nel pomeriggio trasferimento con guida e auto dell’organizzazione e<strong> visita al Bacino di Fantiscritti</strong> (30 Km) ed <strong>ingresso</strong> alla “<strong>Cava Museo di Danesi</strong>”.<br />
Visita di <strong>Colonnata e degustazione del suo famoso lardo</strong><br />
Rientro in Hotel<br />
Possibilità di cenare presso il nostro ristorante con sconto del 10%</p>
<p>Terzo giorno:</p>
<p>Piccola <strong>colazione servita in camera</strong><br />
Quotidiano preferito in camera<br />
Trasferimento con guida e auto del cliente a Pietrasanta (15 Km), e <strong>visita al Laboratorio del Marmo</strong>, <em>Laboratorio del Mosaico, Museo dei Bozzetti</em> ed al centro	storico della Città<br />
Rientro in Hotel<br />
Pomeriggio Libero<br />
<strong>Cena gourmet 5 portate, abbinamenti enologici inclusi,</strong> servita nella cornice del nostro Ristorante panoramico“La Terrazza”<br />
<strong>Regalo a sorpresa</strong> in camera</p>
<p>Quarto giorno:</p>
<p>Piccola colazione a buffet<br />
<strong>Quotidiano preferito in camera</strong><br />
Partenza</p>
<p>Tariffa:  Euro 509,50 per persona in camera Superior</p>
<p>Supplementi giornalieri:</p>
<p>Notte supplementare Euro 206,00 (costo per camera)<br />
Camera doppia uso singolo “Superior” Euro 28,00 (per camera, al giorno)<br />
Camera doppia “De Luxe” Euro 48,00 (per camera, al giorno)<br />
Camera Junior Suite Euro 87,00 (per camera, al giorno)</p>
<p>Validità:</p>
<p>dal 01.04.09 al 24.07.09 (incluso)<br />
dal 29.08.09 al 15.10.09 (incluso)</p>
<p><strong>Per prenotare</strong>: <a href="https://www.blastnessbooking.com/prenota.htm?dc=4646&amp;lingua_int=ita&amp;id_percorso=&amp;tappa_1_id_albergo=4402&amp;headvar=ok">Hotel PLAZA E DE RUSSIE</a></p>
<p>Arrivo:			libero<br />
Note:			la visita a Pietrasanta verrà effettuata con l’auto dei clienti.</p>
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		<title>Florence hosts Third Edition of Taste Food Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gastronomical Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 10,00 Euro entrance fee will go a long way tasting some of the finest products Tuscany has to offer - all on display, all at your fingertips offered by 170 exhibitors featuring Chianti wines, home-made beers, and fine chocolates.  ]]></description>
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<p>Starting March 15 and for 3 days at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence the third edition of the <strong>Taste Food Show</strong> will take place, organized by <strong>Pitti Immagine</strong>.</p>
<p>The 10,00 Euro entrance fee will go a long way tasting some of the finest products Tuscany has to offer &#8211; all on display, all at your fingertips offered by 170 exhibitors featuring Chianti wines, home-made beers, and fine chocolates.</p>
<p>The best foods and wines of Tuscany.</p>
<ul>
<li>Sunday March 15, 11:00 &#8211; The Wine of Toscani, Presentation of Oliviero Toscani&#8217;s Wine</li>
<li>Monday March 16 11:00 &#8211; Botteghe e Ristoranti Vetrina Toscana 2009 &#8211; Where to find the best gastronomical products of Tuscany in Tuscany. Presentation by Paolo Cocchi of the Commune of Florence</li>
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<p>This edition of the Taste Food Show is accompanied by a series of cultural events held by art galleries, museums and cultural associations, making Taste all the more &#8220;tastier&#8221;</p>
<p>TASTE. IN VIAGGIO CON LE DIVERSITÀ DEL GUSTO<br />
14-16 marzo 2009 Florence, Stazione Leopolda<br />
V.le Fratelli Rosselli, 5<br />
Opening hours to the public: 10.30-20.30 (Monday: 9.30-16.30)</p>
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		<title>Gocce di Grappa at Colle di Val D&#8217;Elsa in Tuscany 7-8 March, 2009</title>
		<link>http://blog.hotelrelais.it/gastronomical-events/gocce-di-grappa-at-colle-di-val-delsa-in-tuscay-7-8-march-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Gocce di Grappa takes place tomorrow Saturday march 7, and Sunday starting at 3 PM and will remain open to the public until 11:00 PM Further information is available (in Italian) at: http://www.terrediarnolfo.it/grappa/gocce.html More information on Colle Val d'Elsa here .</p>
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<p>If you are in Tuscany this time of year and enjoy spirits, you should definitely visit &#8220;Gocce di Grappa&#8221; an event taking place in Colle val D&#8217;Elsa near Siena in Tuscany.</p>
<p>Gocce di Grappa takes place tomorrow Saturday March 7, and Sunday starting at 3 PM and will remain open to the public until 11:00 PM</p>
<p>Further information is available (in Italian) at:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.terrediarnolfo.it/grappa/gocce.html">http://www.terrediarnolfo.it/grappa/gocce.html</a></p>
<p>More information on Colle Val d&#8217;Elsa <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.terrediarnolfo.it/ristoranti/index_en.html">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wine Tasting in Tuscany: ViniGiusti 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Highlight of the event is a round table scheduled at 17:30 where the best wines in Tuscany are featured and at 21:30 The ViniGiusti 2009 of Tuscany will be nominated. ]]></description>
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<p>Sunday March 1<sup>st</sup> the third edition of <strong>ViniGiusti 2009</strong> will take place in a new restaurannt <strong>Q.B.</strong> (Quanto Basta).</p>
<p>Guido Ricciarelli will be your host and guide. A Connoisseur of wines and journalist, Guido works in close cooperation with <strong>Vini Buoni d&#8217;Italia</strong> A guide on Tuscany and Umbria.</p>
<p>ViniGiusti is for those seeking <strong>wine tasting events in Tuscany</strong>.</p>
<p>Highlight of the event is a round table scheduled at 17:30 where the best wines in Tuscany are featured and at 21:30 The ViniGiusti 2009 of Tuscany will be nominated.</p>
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		<title>Wine Spectator Celebrates Wines from Tuscany</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evaluation is based on criteria:    Quality  (based on points assigned, minimum 93 points)  Value (price)  Availability (production) and the X factor defined by journalists of Wine Spectator as "excitement"   First prize was awarded to a chilean wine the Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005 of the Lapostolle Winery. ...  Although Tuscany has surrende top positioning with excellent wines such as   Marchesi Antinori, Solaia 1997 (in 2000)  Tenuta dell’Ornellaia  Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 1998 (in 2001)  Casanova di Neri  Brunello di Montalcino “Tenuta Nuova” 2001 (in 2006)   On the list of the top 100 wines Italy was rewarded with 14 placements and Tuscany with 7:   # 15 (price $110) Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno 2006  # 22 (price $63) Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grandi Annate Riserva 2004  # 31 (price $28) La Massa Toscana 2006  # 51 (price $17) Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2006  # 76 (price $25) Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva 2005  # 81 (price $32) Querciabella Chianti Classico 2006  #96 (price $60) Cabreo Toscana Il Borgo 2006  ]]></description>
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<p>Wine Spectator is a leading website compiling the <a title="top 100 wines of the year worldwide" href="http://top100.winespectator.com/">top 100 wines of the year</a> available on the international markets, capable of swinging sales on a global scale.</p>
<p>The experts of this American publication (namely <strong>James Suckling</strong> in charge of Italian and European wines) have tasted and evaluated 19,500 wines coming from all corners of the world.</p>
<p>Evaluation is based on criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Quality</strong> (based on points assigned, minimum 93 points)</li>
<li>Value (price)</li>
<li>Availability (production) and the X factor defined by journalists of Wine Spectator as &#8220;excitement&#8221;</li>
</ol>
<p>First prize was awarded to a Chilean wine the Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005 of the Lapostolle Winery. Only <a class="zem_slink" title="Italian wine" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_wine">Italian wine</a> in the top 10 list is the Barolo 2004 of Pio Cesare.</p>
<p><a class="zem_slink" title="Tuscany" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.41,11.0&amp;spn=1.0,1.0&amp;q=43.41,11.0%20%28Tuscany%29&amp;t=h">Tuscany</a> has surrendered past top positioning with excellent wines such as:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="zem_slink" title="Antinori" rel="homepage" href="http://www.antinori.it/">Marchesi Antinori</a>, Solaia 1997 (in 2000)</li>
<li>Tenuta dell’Ornellaia</li>
<li>Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 1998 (in 2001)</li>
<li>Casanova di Neri</li>
<li><a class="zem_slink" title="Brunello di Montalcino" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunello_di_Montalcino">Brunello di Montalcino</a> “Tenuta Nuova” 2001 (in 2006)</li>
</ul>
<p>On the list of the top 100 wines <strong>Italy</strong> was rewarded with 14 placements and <strong>Tuscany</strong> with 7:</p>
<ul>
<li># 15 (price $110) Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno 2006</li>
<li># 22 (price $63) Avignonesi <a class="zem_slink" title="Vino Nobile di Montepulciano" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vino_Nobile_di_Montepulciano">Vino Nobile di Montepulciano</a> Grandi Annate Riserva 2004</li>
<li># 31 (price $28) La Massa Toscana 2006</li>
<li># 51 (price $17) Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2006</li>
<li># 76 (price $25) Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva 2005</li>
<li># 81 (price $32) Querciabella Chianti Classico 2006</li>
<li># 96 (price $60) Cabreo Toscana Il Borgo 2006</li>
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		<title>Come and Taste Extra Virgin Tuscany Olive Oil</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So simple yet so tasty, a bruschetta with a tablespoon of extra virgin tuscany olive oil is an incredibly simple gastronomical delight for both young and old, attracting locals and tourists to the many locations throughout Tuscany where olive oil is produced. ...  Events this time of the year:    Crete d'autunno  - every week end starting November 1st ending December 8th in Asciano, Rapolano, monteroni, Buonconvento, and San Giovanni d'Asso   Pane e Olio in Frantoio  - Sunday November 30th  Rapolano Terme also celebrates  Pane e olio nel Frantoio  a week ahead of schedule   Choose any one of our fine  luxury hotels in tuscany  and ask for further information on these and other gastronomical events taking place this time of the year ]]></description>
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<p>Olive Oil, very much like <a href="http://blog.hotelrelais.it/senza-categoria/white-truffles-san-minato-tuscany/">truffles</a>, is another superb product of <a class="zem_slink" title="Tuscany" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.41,11.0&amp;spn=1.0,1.0&amp;q=43.41,11.0%20%28Tuscany%29&amp;t=h">Tuscany</a> and just as important as famous wines. It is a well known fact that <a class="zem_slink" title="Olive oil" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil">olive oil</a> is a fundamental ingredient of the Mediterranean diet and Tuscany is home to some of the best olive oil produced in Italy.</p>
<p>Olive oils and their production are another opportunity to visit Tuscany and taste them this time of year.</p>
<p>So simple yet so tasty, a <a class="zem_slink" title="Bruschetta" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruschetta">bruschetta</a> with a tablespoon of extra virgin Tuscany olive oil is a unique gastronomical delight for both young and old, attracting locals and tourists to the many locations where olive oil is produced. The bright autumn colors paint the country side in the chilly days of November, when many events featuring olive oil take place.</p>
<p>Events this time of the year Throughout Tuscany:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Crete d&#8217;autunno</strong> &#8211; every week end starting November 1st ending December 8th in <a class="zem_slink" title="Asciano" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.2358333333,11.5772222222&amp;spn=1.0,1.0&amp;q=43.2358333333,11.5772222222%20%28Asciano%29&amp;t=h">Asciano</a>, Rapolano, Monteroni, <a class="zem_slink" title="Buonconvento" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.1333333333,11.4833333333&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=43.1333333333,11.4833333333%20%28Buonconvento%29&amp;t=h">Buonconvento</a>, and <a class="zem_slink" title="San Giovanni d'Asso" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.15,11.5833333333&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=43.15,11.5833333333%20%28San%20Giovanni%20d%27Asso%29&amp;t=h">San Giovanni d&#8217;Asso</a></li>
<li><strong>Pane e Olio in Frantoio</strong> &#8211; Sunday November 30th</li>
<li><a class="zem_slink" title="Rapolano Terme" rel="geolocation" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.2833333333,11.6&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=43.2833333333,11.6%20%28Rapolano%20Terme%29&amp;t=h">Rapolano Terme</a> also celebrates <strong>Pane e olio nel Frantoio</strong> a week ahead of schedule</li>
</ul>
<p>Choose any one of our fine <a title="Luxury Hotels in Tuscany, selected by Hotel Relais" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/">luxury hotels in tuscany</a> and ask for further information on these and other gastronomical events taking place this time of the year.</p>
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		<title>Antinori Wines and Restaurants in Tuscany</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MarcoT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The name Antinori needs no presentations - the best award winning wines of Tuscany and Umbria are produced by Antinori - what many do not know about this famous label is their ownership of restaurants and shops in Tuscany. ... In 2000 Marcello Crini opened l' Osteria di Passignano , a restaurant in Tuscany always in harmony with the seasons, providing seasonal menus with fresh ingredients for fine palates.</p>
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<p>The name <a href="http://www.antinori.it/eng/index.php">Antinori</a> needs no presentations &#8211; the best award winning wines of <a class="zem_slink" title="Toscana (wine)" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toscana_%28wine%29">Tuscany</a> and Umbria are produced by Antinori &#8211; what many do not know about this famous label is their ownership of restaurants and shops in Tuscany.</p>
<p>In <strong>Florence</strong> you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Cantinetta Antinori</strong>, almost hidden in Piazza Antinori with the same name, now present in Vienna Zürich and Moscow. We&#8217;ll get back to that some time later on &#8230;</p>
<p>A restaurant we suggest your visiting is l&#8217;<strong>Osteria di Passignano</strong>. The Antinori family owns the vineyards around <strong>Badia a Passignano</strong> a small medieval town with a monastery in the commune of Tavernelle in <strong>Val di Pesa</strong> .</p>
<p><strong>Badia di Passignano</strong> is a timeless place surrounded by Vineyards and olive groves, home to the <strong><a class="zem_slink" title="Chianti Classico" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chianti_Classico">Chianti Classico</a> Riserva di Badia a Passignano</strong>.</p>
<p>It all started in a small shop where Antinori wines were promoted and sold. Today the famous <strong>Procacci products</strong> are available along with the wines an the <strong>Krug</strong>, <strong>famous champagne</strong>.</p>
<p>For those interested in <a class="zem_slink" title="Wine tasting" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_tasting">wine tasting</a>, guided tours (in English) of the Antinori wine cellars and tasting of 4 wines are organized regularly.<br />
<img src="http://blog.hotelrelais.it/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/osteria-300x225.png" alt="osteria-300x225.png" width="402" height="336" /></p>
<p>In 2000 Marcello Crini opened l&#8217;<strong><a title="Restaurant in Tuscany" href="http://www.osteriadipassignano.com/eng/activenews.asp">Osteria di Passignano</a></strong> , a restaurant in Tuscany always in harmony with the seasons, providing seasonal menus with fresh ingredients for fine palates.</p>
<p>This is the introduction of their restaurant available on their website:</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.hotelrelais.it/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/200810222333.jpg" alt="200810222333.jpg" width="411" height="327" /></p>
<p><strong>Osteria di Passignano</strong><br />
Via Passignano 33 &#8211; Loc. Badia a Passignano 50028 <a class="zem_slink" title="Tavarnelle Val di Pesa" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavarnelle_Val_di_Pesa">Tavarnelle Val di Pesa</a> (<strong>Florence</strong>) &#8211; tel./fax 055 8071278</p>
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		<title>White Truffles in Tuscany</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In November Tuscany hosts 2 important events:   XXXVIII MOSTRA DEL TARTUFO BIANCO DI SAN MINATO   15/16 - 22/23 - 29/30 November 2008  The  White truffle  found on the  Samminatesi Hills,  known as the food of kings, is found just centimeters from the soil surface, in very few areas where a unique combination of fauna and flora foster and nurture this miracle of nature.    The  White Truffle of San Minato Tuscany  is found in the best restaurants of the world and for a very limited period of time during the year.  here is a list of  events dedicated to the White truffle of Tuscany :  23rd edition of the " Mostra del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Senesi " 8 -16 November 2008  For those of you visiting Tuscany in this time of the year this is a unique opportunity to combine thebest of Tuscany: Cultue and fine foods - any one of our fine  Hotels in Tuscany  will offre detailed information about these and other events taking place this time of year.  ]]></description>
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<p>Autumn has arrived &#8211; time for mushrooms, chestnuts, and <a title="What are Truffles ?" rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truffle">truffles</a>, a unique ingredient with a special flavor.</p>
<p>In November Tuscany hosts 2 important events:</p>
<p><strong>XXXVIII MOSTRA DEL TARTUFO BIANCO DI SAN MINATO</strong></p>
<p>15/16 &#8211; 22/23 &#8211; 29/30 November 2008</p>
<p>The <a title="What is a White Truffle ? " href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuber_(genus)">White truffle</a> found on the <a href="http://www.cittadisanminiato.it/inglese/tartufo/cittatartufoinglese.htm">Samminatesi Hills,</a> known as the food of kings, is found just centimeters from the soil surface, in very few areas where a unique combination of fauna and flora foster and nurture this miracle of nature.</p>
<p>The <strong>White Truffle of San Minato Tuscany</strong> is featured in selected restaurants of the world and for a very limited period of time during the year.</p>
<p>Here is a list of <strong>events dedicated to the White truffle of Tuscany</strong>:</p>
<p>23rd edition of the &#8220;<strong>Mostra del Tartufo Bianco delle <a class="zem_slink" title="Crete Senesi" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crete_Senesi">Crete Senesi</a></strong>&#8221;<br />
8 -16 November 2008</p>
<p>For those of you visiting Tuscany in this time of the year this is a unique opportunity to combine thebest of Tuscany: Cultue and fine foods &#8211; any one of our fine <a title="Luxury Hotels in Tuscany, selected by Hotel Relais" href="http://www.hotelrelais.it/">Hotels in Tuscany</a> will offre detailed information about these and other events taking place this time of year.</p>
<p>Other events featuring truffles:</p>
<p>25-26 October Barberino del <a class="zem_slink" title="Mugello region" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugello_region">Mugello</a> (not fro from the famous Outlet)</p>
<p><strong>Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco e Nero</strong></p>
<p>26 October Villa Serena Montaione</p>
<p><strong>Mostra Mercato del tartufo e dei prodotti tipici</strong></p>
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