Your photography is exquisite and seals the deal on wanting to be you, go where you go, and do what you do! So fun, completely gorgeous, and full of history. I didn't know about the rose bushes protecting the grapes... I wonder if they do that in the US. I've heard of planting marigolds in flower beds to discourage rabbits and deer, kind of the same thing, but not the roses trick. Fascinating article! Now, excuse me while I pour myself a glass of wine.
Thank you Cindy, always a treat to read you. Yes I have seen roses in vineyards in the Nappa Valley but not many use this method these days. Factors such as soil, orientation of sun, topography, winds, rainfall etc affect the production of wine. Here at Teruzzi winery at times they plant fava beans on every second row. The roots of the bean plant gives nutrients to the vines. But it has to be de-rooted before the favas grow or it will have the opposite effect on the grapevines. 😉
So cool!—thanks for the bonus. I love the way you weave together the past and present in such a beautiful area rich in both history and present-day life. Such a grand escape.
Je viens de terminer ton article super alléchant ! À mon tour de me régaler de pizza, carasau, d'olive et de vin de la Sardaigne (belle soeur oblige...). Bonjour de Lyon.
Hello Loretta, I really do enjoy the bike tours. Today I had a couple from Quebec City that discovered me through Airb&b and were so surprised to find a Québécois being their tour guide.
Thank you for taking us in a wonderful tour of the wineries, many photos of the landscape reminding me of where we stayed outside San Gimignano. My husband doesn’t drink so I’m lucky to not have to worry about being behind the wheel if I have had a wine or two.. I am going to check in,one and see if any of the wines you mentioned are available here in Australia. I do know that some Montepulciano wines are readily available. Cheers Tino 🍷
I like all your writings. However, this one makes me want to come back to Tuscany at a certain point. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime Leo. 🍷. Salute
Your beautiful writing evoked everything so well I could taste the vino and ignore any resulting sore muscles!
Thank you Mary, you got it, and I guess Bacchus was right. 🍷
Your photography is exquisite and seals the deal on wanting to be you, go where you go, and do what you do! So fun, completely gorgeous, and full of history. I didn't know about the rose bushes protecting the grapes... I wonder if they do that in the US. I've heard of planting marigolds in flower beds to discourage rabbits and deer, kind of the same thing, but not the roses trick. Fascinating article! Now, excuse me while I pour myself a glass of wine.
Thank you Cindy, always a treat to read you. Yes I have seen roses in vineyards in the Nappa Valley but not many use this method these days. Factors such as soil, orientation of sun, topography, winds, rainfall etc affect the production of wine. Here at Teruzzi winery at times they plant fava beans on every second row. The roots of the bean plant gives nutrients to the vines. But it has to be de-rooted before the favas grow or it will have the opposite effect on the grapevines. 😉
So cool!—thanks for the bonus. I love the way you weave together the past and present in such a beautiful area rich in both history and present-day life. Such a grand escape.
Je viens de terminer ton article super alléchant ! À mon tour de me régaler de pizza, carasau, d'olive et de vin de la Sardaigne (belle soeur oblige...). Bonjour de Lyon.
Allo Louise, ah la Sardaigne, quelle belle place. Profite bien. Enjoy life ! 😘😘🍷
Mes prochaines visites à la SAQ ne seront plus les mêmes! Je penserai à toi et à toutes ces merveilles de la Toscane. 🍷🍇
Tu sais que la SAQ est un des plus grand client des vignobles de la Toscane.
Tino’s tipsy trip through Tuscany. Tino’s tripsy tip through Truscany. Tino’s tipsy trip…oh never mind! 😂
Very nicely compiled account of your vineyard observations and winery visits. Your bike tours must be a lot of fun. Who wouldn’t want to join you!
And LOL about the hungry crow. 🐦⬛
Hello Loretta, I really do enjoy the bike tours. Today I had a couple from Quebec City that discovered me through Airb&b and were so surprised to find a Québécois being their tour guide.
That’s amazing! But who’s the Québécois? Oh, you mean you! I thought you identify solely as Italian now! 😉
Thank you for taking us in a wonderful tour of the wineries, many photos of the landscape reminding me of where we stayed outside San Gimignano. My husband doesn’t drink so I’m lucky to not have to worry about being behind the wheel if I have had a wine or two.. I am going to check in,one and see if any of the wines you mentioned are available here in Australia. I do know that some Montepulciano wines are readily available. Cheers Tino 🍷
Thank you Sally. As usual I love reading your comments.