Towns of Tuscany
Driving through Tuscany is such a treat. It feels like every large hilltop is home to another little medieval town that you must see. This is the Chianti region of Tuscany, wine country for sure, but also the land of wonderful meats, cheeses, and olive oil.
Towns of Tuscany
The narrow streets of Montepulciano.
Towns of Tuscany
I love to grab my lunch from these shops. You can sample the foods and then grab what want to go for a picnic in Tuscany.
Towns of Tuscany
Cheese made locally are some of the best I have ever eaten. I love the soft lamb cheeses and I always grab a big chunk to take with me!
Towns of Tuscany
Pure gold.
Towns of Tuscany
Meats and cheeses hang from the ceiling and the entire place smells wonderful.
Towns of Tuscany
Towns of Tuscany
Towns of Tuscany
Cheese, glorious cheese, aging in these tunnels in the stone.
Towns of Tuscany
These little shops sell great Italian wines of the region and other goods such as tomato spreads, olive spreads, and the like.
Towns of Tuscany
Towns of Tuscany
As expected, every little hilltop Tuscan town has it’s church. Usually at the top of the hill and surrounded by a piazza.
Towns of Tuscany
Walking up and down these streets makes me thirsty! Prosecco please bartender.
Towns of Tuscany
The variety and flavors of cheeses here is wonderful.
Towns of Tuscany
Don’t be shy about driving off the main highways to visit these little hilltop towns. Each has it’s own charm and walking their streets really takes you back to a simpler time.
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