Tuscany
Overview
If there is a region that represents Italy at its best, it’s Tuscany. This charming place is filled with artistic cities, UNESCO heritage sites, romantic villages, spectacular natural landscapes, gorgeous beaches and amazing museums.
Food and wines are definitely an intrinsic part of Tuscany culture. Bistecca alla fiorentina, crostoni, schiacciata, pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, olive oil, trippa, lampredotto, pics pasta… the list continues forever. All these delicacies are part of Tuscan gastronomy, which is among the best and tastiest of Italy.
- Tuscany is wine culture
Wine has been a part of Tuscany for more than three millennia. Some say that when the Etruscans first settled the area, they brought vines from Asia with them. However, others contend that the countryside was already heavily populated with wild grapes long before the Etruscans ever set foot on the soil. Upon finding the wild crop, the Etruscans set about domesticating, and eventually cultivating, the grapes that would someday be today’s Sangiovese and Lambrusco varieties.
- Tuscany is medieval villages
These small and quaint towns contain within itself the essence of Tuscany: their aspect, simply elegant and sophisticated, is a perfect combination of local art and architecture, which harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding enchanting landscape. Our favorites? San Gimignano, Volterra, Pitigliano, Monteriggioni...
- Tuscany is steak
Of course, we cannot talk about Tuscan cuisine and forget to mention the famous steak that comes from Valdarno and Mugello called "bistecca alla fiorentina". The Tuscan steak, which comes from a special cow breed, the Chianina, is served very rare alongside roasted potatoes and beans. It can be found at most Tuscan restaurants throughout the region but some are better than others. If you truly want to experience a grand meat meal, head to Dario Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti, who is famous for his steaks.
Journal
Introducing: @wearecerta.hk
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June 30th: Poliziano Wine Dinner at Ciak in the Kitchen
Tuscany
Discover the excellence of the territory and the wines of Montepulciano through a five-course dinner.
Drink with Certa #8: Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino's Chianti Classico
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This Chianti Classico DOCG of the Carpineta Fontalpino company best represents the traditions of the places where this production reality was born.
Drink with Certa #2: Poliziano Vin Santo di Montepulciano
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Justin celebrates Mid Autum Festival with Poliziano's Vin Santo di Montepulciano
Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015
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Justin shares his thoughts about Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015, the little brother of Brunello
Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019
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Justin shares his thoughts about Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019, a fruity, crispy and easy to drink wine and certainly food friendly.
Elisabetta and The Biscotti Factory
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Elisabetta is one of those people who has a smile that can light up a room.
The Art of Living: Castello di Ama
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It feels incredible strolling down the cobblestone streets of the village of Ama, not only because of its medieval history, but because of the fact that there is an astounding collection of contemporary art all around you.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Antonio Mattei
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To get into the mood, we discussed about food hybridity over Mattei's cantucci and pu’erh tea.
Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019
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Justin shares his thoughts about Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019: "It almost tastes like a red wine in the white wine’s cloth".
Brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge: the Negroni
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Mixologist Massimo takes us on a tour of Italian bitters, grappa and amari, brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge. Let's start with a Negroni.
Antonio Mattei & the Cantucci factory
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The small town of Prato, just a short train ride from Florence, is home to the charming and original home of Mattei biscuits, in business since 1858. Antonio Mattei started the business and it remains in family hands today, celebrated for their delicious artisanal, handmade biscuits.
Montalcino: beyond the Brunello
Tuscany
Fourth episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Brunello the Italian dream
Tuscany
Third episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
From Montalcino to Brunello
Tuscany
First episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Geographica description of a territory divided into sides and slopes
Tuscany
Second episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Food is GESTURE
Tuscany
We’re here to talk about food through the 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 that are embedded within food.
Certa is PEOPLE
Tuscany
We’re here to create a community of passionate and enthusiast individuals. Knowing others and being known, being a people person, investing in somewhere instead of trying to be everywhere.