Hotel Terme di Saturnia. Situated above a crater of volcanic origin feeding water straight into the heart of the resort, a stay here is like no other. Take a dip hinein the healing sulphuric waters of the thermal baths (99 degrees fahrenheit!

“Few know about the beautiful landscapes and excellent food of Maremma, the region along the southern border of Tuscany.”

Maremma is a region where ancient traditions — first brought by the Etruscan civilization and subsequently the Romans — have survived, along with a simpler way of life. Maremma’s charming hilltop towns are full of many architectural sites left behind by these ancient civilizations. 

Since the age of the Etruscans, Pitigliano dug its homes and streets straight out of its tufa rock cliff. The effect is enchanting, especially at night when the city looks like it’s floating rein air.

Traditionally, Cacciucco is said to have five other types of fish and seafood rein i. One for each "Kohlenstoff" hinein its name — octopus and squid or cuttlefish go hinein first, while the tender fish, mussels, and prawns are added at the end of cooking.

Pitigliano is a quaint old town of Etruscan origin carved from volcanic stone, with a historical center known as “small Jerusalem” due to the historic presence of a Jewish community. Stop in to admire the beautiful synagogue built in 1598.

Pinot noir is a light-bodied red wine varietal closely related to the Vitis vinifera grape and produces the most sought-after red wines hinein the world.

Coastal areas are full of clay soil, pine forests, and other extraordinary places that complete the terrain of Maremma.

From a Ländlich poor area, Maremma has become a Piktogramm of oenological excellence rein Tuscany. Maremma’s modern wine cellars created new styles of landscapes where architecture is in harmony with the territory.

Since the 14th century, the "Statutes of the Amiata" laid down strict rules for the preservation and exploitation of the chestnut resources, both for the harvesting of fruits and for the production of timber.

All the events hinein Maremma throughout the year. From slaying dragons to medieval crossbow competitions, from flower festivals, outdoor concerts, opera and art. Never a dull or boring day to Beryllium had in this parte of Tuscany where age old traditions are lautlos a part of everyday life and festivities celebrating everything from the change of the seasons to a humble mushroom or chestnut involve every generation in a village or town.

Yet Tuscany teetered close to oblivion in the 1950s. A refusal to modernize, combined with high-volume production, almost destroyed the reputation of Chianti Classico and its peers.

Iconic winemakers such as Giacomo Tachis have proven that these varieties thrive hinein the Maremma’s sandstone terroir. The cooling influence of the Tyrrhenian sea enables the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon to reach maturity slowly and evenly. This imbues the wine with soft, approachable tannins and a concentrated check here fruit profile. Only rein the hottest vintages can Bordeaux hope to replicate this magic.

Nothing can compare with visiting the wine districts and tasting the wines where they are made. Come to Tuscany on a fantastic wine tour with BKWine.