Ciao from sunny Dallas,
Wine touring is one of my faves in Europe especially in the Montepulciano / Chianti Regions of Italy. Most people think of the straw covered Chianti jugs (and some of those are delightful). I have enjoyed several wineries in the region but a few standout among the rest.
Fiamma, one of our NYC friends going on the trip called to ask about our favorite winery in Montepulciano.
Fiamma was the first to introduce me to Tuscany oh so many years ago. It was just a lark we had met at my home in Florida via a mutual friend (Adrianna, an amazing person I have been all over the world with). Back to Fiamma, we stumbled upon the Poliziana vineyard and not knowing much Italian we decided it was either a winery or a police station, heck we would win either way :-). Our friend Lucia whose birthday we were celebrating rang the doorbell and luckily it was a winery!!! SCORE!
Three cases purchased and we were off to our private villa beside of Gordon Summer (aka Sting or Stinga if you have that beautiful Italian accent).
The following 10 days were spent enjoying the countryside of Tuscany and returning to the villa each night to sample the wonderful Poliziana wine.
This trip promises to be just as fruitful. We have 2 scheduled wine tastings and of course more always pop up in route. Arianna and Friends are planning a wonderful surprise for our guests this season and I can't wait to see the smiles and excitement on their faces.
Well, must get a move on, the landscaper is coming to give me ideas on how to turn my backyard and pool area into a Tuscan oasis!
Ciao
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