Brindisi is an old roman port in Puglia, at the …moreBrindisi is an old roman port in Puglia, at the heel of Italy. In fact it still has a column marking the end of the Appian way.
During Roman times Puglia used to be the major wine producer of the empire. Today it is still the major wine producer in Italy hosting some ambitious wine producers .like the Rubino's.
Luigi Rubino showcases his 3 best wines with interesting food pairing at the restaurant Penny in Brindisi.
Penny is an old favorite in town housed in a 12th century building and serving some of the most authentic local dishes prepared by Chef cosimo Orfano .
The wines Negroamaro Red, Malvasia Giancola and Torre Testa have all unique characteristics given Puglia's 1000 hours more sun than any other region of Italy.
Torre Testa is made from a grape called Susumaniello which came from Dalmatia in the 7th century bc. It is exclusively cultivated in Puglia and only in the Brindisi area.
The Rubino Estate produces 800,000 bottles a year with 70 % of the production exported to 20 countries.
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The region of Apulia with 1000 hours more sunligh…moreThe region of Apulia with 1000 hours more sunlight a year than the rest of the country make superb wines.Let iexplore guide you on this magical Luxury wine tour. You ‘ll toast with top winemakers and will be dazzled by Apulia’s richness of wine, art and food….
Right next to Castel del Monte is the Rivera winery and the unique terrain here is the reason for outstanding wines like Falcone.
Mr. Cocevola with a working farm near the Castle produces also a superior wines likeVandalo.
The restaurant Corte in Fiore in Trani has won many awards.You will love it.
Trani boasts a spectacular 13th Century Cathedrals right on the Adriatic sea water with splendid frescoes and mosaics.
You’ll be staying at a 500 year old farmhouse locally called Masseria hidden in the midst of an ancient olive grove. Today Masseria Torre Coccaro is a 5 star resort where you’ll begin to understand the magical allure of Puglia.
Alberobello is famous for its 1,500 conical trulli homes. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stroll through the hilltop town of Martina Franca, a beautiful baroque city full of great churches and palazzos.
Enjoy Masseria Torre Coccaro’s private beach on the Adriatic sea. Or retreat to their cool spa built in a cave.
Ostuni known as "the White Town" is an architectural jewel with a striking medieval cathedral and endless winding streets to get lost in.
At Torre Coccaro the Chef will seduce you with his delicious cuisine.
Be wisked by private boat for a swim in the crystal-water coves of Monopoli.
Brindisi has been a major wine grower since roman times. Luigi Rubino holds his wine tasting at the restaurant Penny in a 12th Century building in order to highlight food pairing. Be swept away by his superb red called Torre Testa .
Cantine Due Palme, is a co-operative of 1,000 growers specializing in local grape varieties. Taste their top wine Selvarossa with the enologyst and Director Angelo Maci.
Lecce is nicknamed "The Florence of the South" because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments carved out of the local white stone.
In Lecce you’ll stay at the Hotel Risorgimento, a five star Luxury Hotel in a spectacular 18th Century Palace in the heart of town .
Have lunch at Atenze a landmark restaurant housed in a baroque palace with superb Apulian specialties.
Taste Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Donna Lisa, the top wine of the collection.
You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the harbour from Palazzo Papaleo, your own 5 star palazzo .
Explore Otranto and its medieval monuments.
After this magical tour with iexplore.com, Apulia will have carved out a place in your heart forever. For more information on this privately guided, dream luxury wine tour call us at 1-800 iexplore or visit iexplore.com
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Surrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionia…moreSurrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern tip near the village of San Gregorio is the Hotel Montecallini.
The Hotel was built on a hilltop on the plan of the ancient masseries, the old apulian farmhouses as a comfortable 4 star resort, a few steps from one of the most pristine seas in Italy.
Like the old farmhouses it has its own orchard where seasonal fruits and vegetables are grown for its kitchen.
Their family restaurant on the beach right below the hotel is a hot spot and serves the freshest local sea food.
From San Gregorio one can hire a boat to ride along the coastline which is dotted with Paleolithic caves and endless coves for bathing. The trip continues to Leuca and its lighthouse. This is the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Ionian sea and the Adriatic sea meet.
If one is in the mood for culture the city Lecce is very close by. This is a jewel of a baroque city with dramatic architecture and a lively scene. Highly recommended.
73053 Loc. San Gregorio (Le) - Puglia Italy
Tel. 0039 (0) 833 767850 Fax 0039 (0) 833 767851
http://www.hotelmontecallini.com
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Just a few kilometers from Florence, in the hills…moreJust a few kilometers from Florence, in the hills below Fiesole, with a full view of the Duomo is the charming residence hotel called Eden Rock.
Built by world famous race car driver Clemente Biondetti in the 50’s and carved into the rugged mountain that frames it, the Eden Rock is a modern version of the many castles which dot the tuscan country site.
With a beaituful pool and Jacuzzi,an open air lobby dug out of the rock and covered with copper tiles,
it has 13 suites in all with every comfort plus a cellar club stocked with vintage wine from Tuscany.
And just a few minutes way Florence beckons in all its glory.
Via Bolognese Nuova, 7
50139 Firenze (FI), Italy
+39 055 400331
www.edenrockresort.it
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