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Ancora del Chianti : A Little Taste of Paradise

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View from Ancora del Chianti

We thank Maria from Lousanne (Swiss) for posting the 33th Trip Advisor Review about Ancora del Chianti. We are happy to read that her holiday with us has been so special and we are looking forward to welcoming her again to “her little taste of paradise”!!
Ringraziamo Maria da Losanna (Svizzera) per aver pubblicato la 33ma recensione su Trip Advisor su Ancora del Chianti. Siamo contenti di leggere che la sua permanenza all’Ancora del Chianti sia stata così speciale e l’aspettiamo presto al “suo piccolo angolo di paradiso”!!

Trip Advisor: Maria W – Lousanne, Swiss:
“A little taste of Paradise”
When first taking the little dirt road in the middle of wine yards and olive trees we were really asking ourselves where we would end up… I must admit we were initially quite skeptical but when once we reached the B&B it was definitely worth it. The view is breath taking with a magnificent view over the Tuscan hills and castles. During our drive it was cloudy but as we arrived the sun came out and we got enjoy a first glass of wine with some olives in the beautiful garden after having received a warm welcome by Laura and gotten a little tour of the premises (and smelling the roses, woaw!).
The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable – maybe just a little cold in the evening but I guess that’s due to the temperatures being a little bit lower than normal during our stay (and that was easily fixed with an extra blanket). The breakfast choice was enough with ham, cheese and yoghurts (we ate so much at lunch and dinner that we couldn’t have managed to have a bigger breakfast anyway!) – and thanks to Ingrid for her yummy morning cakes!
This is definitely a place to recommend for those wanting to enjoy nature and yet being close to many things to see and visit. Of course, if you come here in the middle of the summer, you might miss not having a swimming pool but for us, that didn’t matter. We are hoping that we will have the opportunity to come back soon!”

 

Wine Festival Chianti – Profumi di Lamole 2012

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Wine Festival in Lamole

On Friday 1st June, in Lamole (only 15 km from Ancora del Chianti) at 5.00 pm you can assist to the opening of the 11th Edition of Lamole’s Wine Festival – I Profumi di Lamole - presenting the best wine of this timeless charm little village on Chianti hills. It will be a full 3 days of wine, oil, local product, art and traditions.

Venerdì 1 giugno alle ore 17.00 potrete assistere all’apertura ufficiale della 11ma Edizione “I Profumi di Lamole”. Lamole è un piccolissimo paese sulle colline chiantigiane a soli 15 km dall’Ancora del Chianti. Per tutto il week-end proporrà i suoi prodotti d’eccellenza, primis vino e olio insieme a artigianato e arte locale.


Here the program
Qui il programma


Trip Advisor Review: “Real tuscan country feeling”

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Iceberg Rose at Ancora del Chianti

On 13rd of May we received a Trip Advisor Review Alert from a mysterious dk12345678 from Budapest – Hungary who stayed at Ancora del Chianti beginning of the month. We actually have an idea who it was …but we want to keep the secret and we thank a lot!!
Il 13 maggio abbiamo ricevuto un avviso da Trip Advisor per un nuovo messaggio da un misterioso dk12345678 da Budapest – Ungheria che ha soggiornato all’Ancora del Chianti all’inizio di Maggio. In verità noi abbiamo un’idea di chi sia ….ma preferiamo mantenere il segreto, ringraziando!

From Tripadvisor.Com : “Real tuscan country feeling, nice surroundings, freedom to do what you feel like”
We have stayed in may 2012 in this former fattoria, with very nice surroundings and quiet countryside. Close to major tuscan sites to visit, and free to do what yo felt like, without very suggested ways of spending time. Nice house, very nicely renovated. it is a great house to spend quality time at. There is no swimming pool, so those looking for that … this is not your choice. But for wondering around Tuscany is great:) and a great host:)

A Bithday Gift – Regalo di Compleanno

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Pink Country Rose - unknown

Usually on my birthday roses are in full blossom. This year my bithday was approching and no roses yet. It was a strange sensation as I did not really recognised the growing ….suspence despite the calendar as I had no “signs” from my garden. The plants have a lot of buds but the cold temperature of the last weeks postponed the spring flowering.
Di solito per il mio compleanno le rose del giardino sono in piena fioritura. Quest’anno invece il compleanno si avvicinava e ancora niente rose. Era una strana sensazione e non sentivo la tensione crescere perchè non avevo segni evidenti dell’approssimarsi del fatidico giorno. Le piante e non solo le rose eranovigorose e avevano molti bocci ma le basse temperature delle ultime settimane avevano posticipato le fioriture.

Crocus Rose - Austin

But the very day of my birthday, the sun shone so much that the buds could not help unfolding. So the very day after, when I opened my window I saw my beatiful roses smiling to me. I felt “la vie en rose” and wish to share with you that special feeling.
Ma il giorno stesso del mio compleanno, il sole splendeva così tanto che le rose non hanno potuto fare a meno di schiudersi.  Così proprio il giorno dopo, quando ho aperto le finestre ho visto le mie rose sorridermi in tutta la loro bellezza. E ho sentito “la vie en rose”. Volevo condividere con voi questo momento speciale.

More pictures on our Flickr Page
Altre foto sulla nostra pagine Flickr

 

Iris Festival in San Polo in Chianti

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Iris (Giaggiolo) in San Polo


Festa del Giaggiolo - San Polo in Chianti

This is the spectacular image you can admire in May while visiting Chianti: thousands of irises (iris pallida or “giaggiolo” in Florentine dialect) are in blossom between olive groves and vineyards, on declining hills or at the edge of a walled road.
Questo è lo spettacolo che trovate visitando il Chianti in maggio: migliaia di iris (o giaggiolo, come si dice da noi) in fiore tra vigne e olivi, su declivi e sul bordo dei muri che contornano le strade.

Iris is a traditional product of Chianti and it is exported all over the world for cosmetique purposes. San Polo in Chianti is the main production centre of the area. Here every year we celebrate the beauty of this flower with a 4 day Festival of Irises with an interesting (and yummy) programme (4-6 May 2012).

Festival Program

L’iris è un prodotto tradizionale del Chianti ed è utilizzato soprattutto nell’industria cosmetica di tutto il mondo. San Polo in Chianti è il maggiore centro di produzione di produzione dell’iris della zona. Qui ogni anno viene organizzato il Festival del Giaggiolo per celebrare la bellezza e la proprietà di questo fiore con un programma ricco di appuntamenti da non perdere (4-6 maggio 2012).

San Polo in Chianti and the beauty of its irises are waiting for you!
San Polo in Chianti e lo splendore dei suoi giaggioli vi aspettano!!