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Bella Tuscany ~ Captive On The Carousel Of Time

April 26, 2013 by Deborah Mines 1 Comment

Il Poggio ~ Agriturismo in Celle Sul Rigo -population 300
Il Poggio ~ Agriturismo in Celle Sul Rigo Medieval town population of only  300

Many of my friends found it hard to believe that I was travelling all the way from California to Italy by myself.  Travelling solo (sola in italiano), was never really an issue. I was returning to Il Poggio in Celle Sul Rigo, approximately 50 km south of Siena, for my second visit, so there was a sense of familiarity.  Luckily, I made friends easily,  meeting fellow travelers along the way.  www.ilpoggio.net

Bienvenuti ~ Il Poggio, Celle Sul Rigo
Bienvenuti ~ Il Poggio, Celle Sul Rigo

Many of the other guests at Il Poggio were either couples or families but everyone seemed to be exceptionally friendly, no matter what language they spoke.  The staff at Il Poggio was very genuine and welcoming, but spoke little to no English.  By default, I was forced to speak Italian and really enjoyed the challenge–my mind was always engaged!

San Casciano dei Bagni, population 1700

One of my first italian amiche, (friends) was Ramune, who spoke English commensurate  to my Italian.  She  freelanced as a concierge and tour guide of sorts at Il Poggio.   Originally from Lithuania, Ramune was fascinating and enthusiastic, eager to share her time, offering guided side trips throughout southern Tuscany.   [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tuscany Wine Trail Tagged With: Chianti, Easter, Il Poggio, Montepulciano, thermal water, Vino Nobile, wine resort, Wine Tasting

Marzo Pazzo Indeed!

April 17, 2013 by Deborah Mines Leave a Comment

View of Radicafoni from Il Poggio
View of Radicofani from Il Poggio

When I told a family friend in Firenze (Florence) that I was returning to Tuscany in mid-March for the Easter holidays, he said, “Marzo Pazzo”! which roughly translates to “Crazy March”.  Indeed it was, at least weather-wise.  Not knowing quite what to expect from the weather, I packed lots of warm sweaters and a heavy jacket.

Stepping off the airplane in Firenze, the thermometer read only 1 degree Celsius!    Surely it wasn’t cold enough to snow, or was it?

Medieval Borgo of Celle Sul Rigo, Population 300
Medieval Borgo of Celle Sul Rigo, Population 300

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Filed Under: Tuscany Wine Trail Tagged With: agriturismo, Cinta Senese, Easter, Il Poggio, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, wine resort, Wine Tasting

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