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1. Chianti

   In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are grown on the hill sides of Tuscany. The Chianti wine takes it’s name for the region of Italy where it is produced – the Chianti region – just outside of the Tuscan Capital of Florence. Sienna, Pisa and... more »

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2. Italian Food and Drink

   People travel from all over the world to experience the true taste of Italy and from your first slice of pizza, sip of wine or fork full of pasta it’s easy to see why…. Food One of the big draw cards of Italy is the food. Italian food is very simple, good chefs use very few ingredients so as not to loose and confuse the flavours. Eating is an integral and i... more »

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3. Food and Drink - Florence

   Florence is the capital of Tuscany and even most Italians will admit that Tuscan food is probably the best in the country. Local specialties include various ways of presenting meats like steak, chicken, hams, salamis to go along with the regular Italian pasta fare. Italian gelato also appears to have originated around the Tuscan region there are some amazing (although pr... more »

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