Author Archives: Dan Lorti

Montepulciano Italy On a hilltop surrounded by miles and miles of grape vines sits the medieval town Montepulciano. This is Tuscany and the heart Italian wine country. Montepulciano Italy Montepulciano Italy The entrance to the town is this archway. As is typical of Italian hilltop towns of this era a large wall surrounds the entireContinue reading “Montepulciano Italy”

Chianti – Tuscany Italy Tuscany is wine country and in the Chianti region the grape vines cover the landscape as far as the eye can see. Chianti – Tuscany Italy The rolling green hills of Tuscany are covered in grape vines, olive trees, and dotted with stone farmhouses.. Chianti – Tuscany Italy The climate inContinue reading “Chianti – Tuscany Italy”

Dinner in Radda, Chianti – Tuscany Italy We ate dinner at the My One Hotel restaurant and it was very good. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Here is a quick appetizer of prosciutto and mozzarella. Dinner in Radda, Chianti – Tuscany Italy Starting off with a glass of Italian white wine. Dinner inContinue reading “Dinner in Radda, Chianti – My One Hotel”

Radda in Chianti – Tuscany Italy A couple of miles from our hotel was Radda. We stopped and walked the streets of the little town. Radda in Chianti – Tuscany Italy  Radda in Chianti – Tuscany Italy Radda in Chianti – Tuscany Italy We love to stop into the local cheese shops and pick upContinue reading “Radda in Chianti – Tuscany Italy”

My One Hotel –  Radda in Chianti The heart of wine country in Tuscany is the Chianti region. We stayed in Radda in Chianti at a very nice hotel called My One Hotel in Radda. My One Hotel –  Radda in Chianti The hotel seems more like a farm house than a hotel. My One Hotel –  RaddaContinue reading “My One Hotel – Radda in Chianti”

We picked up the rental car at the Venice Italy airport and hit the road for Tuscany. Just a couple of hour drive. Alot of people traveling in Italy ask me how it is to drive and I always tell them no problem. The highways and roads are well maintained and clearly marked. Be sure toContinue reading “Next Stop – Radda in Chianti”

One Last Cappuccino in Venice Got up early and had one last cappuccino and pastry at Dal mas before heading back to the airport to grab the rental car. One Last Cappuccino in Venice Had to take along a couple more snacks for the road too. The Venice airport is a quick $40 taxi ride.Continue reading “One Last Cappuccino in Venice”

Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay PiazzaContinue reading “Piazza San Marco – Venice Itlay”

Pizza in Venice Just at the base of the Ponte dell’Accademia or Accademia Bridge in Venice is a little restaraunt that has outdoor seating on the Grand Canal. On this particular day the cold beer, prosecco, and pizza hit the spot for a quick afternoon treat. Pizza in Venice Pizza in Venice Pizza in Venice TheContinue reading “Pizza in Venice Italy”