Trevi in Umbria

TreviPerched on a hill, almost above the fertile land, covered with olive trees, the town is famous for the production of oil, which has a very ancient tradition. Trevi has a Roman origin and it is marked by a robust and compact plan, typical of the medieval times, enclosed by walls with a radius of 70 meters. The pavement is very particular covered by pebbles, which form traditional figures on it.
Among the principal buildings: the Church of S. Emiliano, built between the XII and XIII century and completely rebuilt in 1865. The original structure retains the three apses of the Romanesque era.
The Piaggia District that is an area where you find the church of S. Lucia, built in the fourteenth century, that of S. Chiara with an elliptical plant and the Palace of the XVI century that houses roman exhibits and frescoes of the fourteenth century.
S. Francis, a former convent, repeatedly restructured and now used as a Civic Art Gallery with works by Pinturicchio, Alunno and John of Corraduccio. For those who are interesting to spend a holiday, accommodations in Trevi are really numerous.

 

Chianti area in Tuscany

FonterutoliTuscany and in particular the Chianti region is known for its production of wines of excellent quality and exported worldwide. Just in Chianti, specifically in the village of Fonterutoli, the family of the Marquis Mazzei is dedicated to viticulture from 24 generations. The family villa, built at the end of’500 where stood the ancient castle, is surrounded by 120 hectares of vineyards that are the basis of the reality of the prestigious wine region. Among the best known wine include the Castello di Fonterutoli, a sangiovese refined by a modest presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, Fonterutoli features added minimum Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot, the requested Siepi that is distinguished by a unique taste and Poggio alla Biodola, a wine enhanced by an altitude of 500 meters. The Marquis is the owner of dell’Enoteca Fonterutoli, especially appreciated by those departing with the intent to carry out guided tours in Tuscany can taste the excellent wines of the area. The Enoteca, in fact, offers its clients a program that provides differentiated tour in the village and in the historical cellars with the guidance of experienced sommelier.