If you are looking for your perfect holiday in Chianti, villa rentals are an ideal accommodation choice. Elect to stay in one of the Chianti villas rentals on offer by a reputable company and you will not be disappointed. Perfect for the independent traveller, wishing to spend their time exploring the region at their own pace, private villas are available to rent in many wonderful locations throughout the area. Designed to cater for small, intimate groups or larger groups of extended family and friends, there are villas to suit every client’s specific needs. Usually offering a swimming pool, Chianti villa rentals are all built in typical Italian style with spacious rooms and traditional Tuscan features. Outside terraced areas, perfect for al-fresco eating, are nestled in well-kept gardens with plenty of shade and ample privacy. Indulge in A Culinary Tour of Tuscany Food is part of the soul of Italy and every region is rightly proud of its culinary heritage and wonderful gastronomic delights. Tuscany is no different and, in fact, is one of the most traditional parts of Italy, in terms of local produce and distinctive dishes. Community life and family traditions all revolve around food and every ingredient that is grown in the area is celebrated by way of a feast at the time of year it is cultivated. The well-known cities of the region, including Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca and Livorno, all boast completely different environments, which reflect the ingredients they produce and the menus in the local restaurants. That said, however, there are some strong culinary connections between the cities and some of the dishes remain standard through Tuscany as a whole. Tuscans like to claim that it was one of their heroines, Caterina di Medici, who taught the French how to eat; whether or not this is true, there is no getting away from the fact that Italian food has always been highly regarded in the culinary world. The beauty of the cuisine lies in its simplicity, with dishes often focussing on very few ingredients. The key to these simple dishes is the freshness of the high quality ingredients, which give the chef the confidence that every flavour will stand out. Reaping the benefits of the coastal location, coupled with the diverse inland area, Tuscany has a varied cuisine that changes significantly from season to season. Olive oil is synonymous with the region and is available all year round. Good enough to use as a condiment at the table, as a simple accompaniment to bread or drizzled on top of pasta, Tuscan cuisine would not be complete without it. The pastas served here are of the more robust type, with meat-based sauces a firm favourite. Mushrooms and truffles are evocative of Tuscan cuisine as is the famous Florentine steak, served simply accompanied by the ubiquitous olive oil. Hearty soups grace the winter menus, with beans and pulses a staple ingredient. The region’s cheeses are primarily produced from sheep’s milk and range from the freshest ricotta to the strongest pecorino. Always teamed with local wine the cheeses are served as part of most main meals. Food and travel are the perfect partners and if you wish to spend time discovering the culinary side of Chianti, villa rentals are definitely the accommodation option of choice. Giovanni Balboni works for To Tuscany, who specialise in finding the perfect Chianti villa rentals as well as selected villas in Umbria and Puglia. To Tuscany is proud of their villas and their reputation. All our Tuscan properties are personally selected and visited by our representatives to ensure we offer only the best in the region.
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