Tuscany
REGIONBOOK
Italy · Firenze
Hills of vine and olive, stone towns, and light that turns gold late in the day.
Voir
- 01Cypress roadsSingle file of dark trees along a ridge, planted for shade.
- 02Walled townsBrick and stone kept whole since the wool and banking years.
- 03Fresco chapelsWall paintings in small churches, cool and half dark.
- 04Marble mountainsThe white range above the coast, cut for six centuries.
Faire
- 01Harvest seasonGrapes in September, olives in November, everyone outside.
- 02Thermal springsWarm water runs over pale rock in open pools.
- 03Hill walkingOld tracks between farms, oak wood and open ridge.
- 04Slow drivingGravel roads between cypress, vines and low stone walls.
Manger
- 01Bread without saltBaked plain, made to carry oil, soup and cured meat.
- 02Grilled beefThick, rare, cut from cattle raised in the valley.
- 03Sheep cheeseYoung and soft or aged hard, depending on the season.
Artisanat
- 01AlabasterSoft white stone turned and carved into thin, lit forms.
- 02Straw weavingWheat straw plaited into hats in the villages.