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TUSCAN WAY HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING INTERNET AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS:
Daily Travel Report - "Cooking Class Package in Tuscany"
TravelGram - An International Travel Newsletter - "Tuscan Way's Seven-day Cooking Course Immerses Participants in Foods and Culture of Southern Tuscany"
Travel Tips 'n' Tales - "Southern Tuscany's Great Wine Harvest, "La Vendemmia", is the Festive Focus of Tuscan Way's Eight-day Tour"
Latimes.com
The Los Angeles Times - "Italy: More Cooking, A Seven-day Cooking Course Offered by Tuscan Way Tours, Immerses its Participants in the Foods and Culture of Southern Tuscany"
The Daily News - New York in Net Travel section - "Tuscan Way"
Lexis-Nexis - "Tuscan Wine Festival"
Copely News Service - "Bella Toscana"
The San Francisco Chronicle - "Learn to Cook La Cucina Povera in Tuscany"
http:// www.bergenrecord.com - Travel Section - "Travel food"
Best Fares Magazine - "Tuscan Cooking In An Italian Villa"
TravelGram - "Tuscan Way Starts the New Year With 20% Discount on Cooking Vacations"
Nexis.com - "Southern Tuscany Cooking Course"
Concierge.com - Great Deals "20% Off Italian Cooking Vacations"
International Travel News - "Southern Tuscan Cooking Course"
Victoria Brooks' Greatest Escapes.com - "TRIPS FOR LOVERS AND GOURMANDS - Chef hosts foodies in tantalizing Tuscany"
Travel Smart - "Discount on Italian Cooking vacations"
Pittsburgh Boomers - "Mother/Daughter Bonding, Tuscan Style"
Travel Weekly - Europe Briefs Section - "Tuscan Way"
Consumer Reports travelletter - "Cooking in Tuscany"
Lorry Pattoni's Travel Tips 'n' Tales - "Tuscan Way's New Wine Tours Showcase the 'Kings' of Tuscan Wines"
Travel Holiday - "Italy: The Cook's Tour"
TUSCAN
WAY OFFERS SEVEN-DAY COOKING COURSE
TUSCAN
WAY OFFERS EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
SOUTHERN
TUSCANY'S GREAT WINE HARVEST, 'LA VENDEMMIA'
FOCUS OF TUSCAN WAY'S EIGHT-DAY TOUR
TUSCAN WAY'S
NEW WINE TOURS SHOWCASE THE 'KINGS' OF TUSCAN WINES
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TUSCAN WAY'S SEVEN-DAY COOKING COURSE
IMMERSES PARTICIPANTS IN FOODS
AND CULTURE OF SOUTHERN TUSCANY
COCONUT GROVE, FL -- A seven-day cooking course offered by Tuscan Way, a provider of packaged and custom tours to Italian destinations, immerses its participants in the foods and culture of southern Tuscany. A four-day package is also available.
Staying at "Casa Innocenti", the picturesque medieval home of the chef and host, Carlo Innocenti, in the small village of Arcidosso, guests are taught "La Cucina Povera", the simple and flavorful style of southern Tuscan dishes. This was the peasant's cuisine -- centuries of creativity and limited international food supplies led southern Tuscans to explore every imaginable ingredient and recipe combination available locally. The relaxed, informal style of cooking, a glass of local wine always within arm's reach, the small group (maximum of eight guests), and the personal attention given by the host, produces a member-of-the-family atmosphere not found in more formal schools.
Carlo Innocenti teaches five hands-on cooking courses throughout the week, hosts a wine-tasting session and leads his guests through local markets, restaurants and vineyards. Four excursions are planned to nearby villages that include Montalcino, known for the vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine; the pretty seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia; and Sovana and Pitigliano, with their ancient ghettos and Estrucan tombs.
Carlo is a man of many resources -- an experienced wrought-iron artisan (many of his works are showcased in the home); past owner of two discotheques and the exclusive Harry's Bar in Punta Ala, southern Tuscany's famous beach resort; teacher of Tuscan cuisine to elite clientele in Switzerland; and photographer and cinematographer for his own documentary production company.
The five-story "Casa Innocenti" dates back to 1100 A.D., is the highest house in the village, and is next door to the village's castle. "La Cantina", the elaborate wine cellar and one of several dining areas, is on the bottom floor; the first floor has a living room, dining room, a large rustic kitchen where the classes are held, patio and garden; floors two through four have bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, private kitchens and a library. Views from the windows take in an entire piazza, the village, castle and Monte Amiata, southern Tuscany's highest mountain. Ancient terra-cotta floors and wooden beams give rooms traditional warmth and furnishings are Italian antiques, artifacts and paintings.
The seven-day course is $2,090 per person double, $2,390 for singles, and includes accommodations, food, wine, airport transfers to and from Rome, Florence or Pisa, and local transportation for scheduled excursions. The four-day course is $1,140, double occupancy; $1,290, single occupancy.
Reservations, brochures and additional information can be obtained from Tuscan Way, 2829 Bird Avenue, PMB 242, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133; telephone (800) 766-2390 or (305) 446-0127, fax (305) 448-2086, website: <www.tuscanway.com>.
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© Copyright 2006-2012 Tuscan Way
Isabel Innocenti
Tuscan Way - La Via dei Sensi
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 5, PMB 242
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 USA
Tel: 800-766-2390 or 305-598-8368
Fax: 800-767-9699 or 305-598-8369
Email:
inquire@tuscanway.com
EARLY-BOOKING DISCOUNT
COCONUT GROVE, FL -- Travelers booking a Tuscan Way four-day or seven-day cooking course vacation for 2001 and paying in full by December 31, 2000, will be charged at the 2000 rate -- $1,140 and $2,090 per person double, respectively -- a savings of $100 of next year's rates for each package. Tuscan Way is a provider of packaged and custom tours to Italian destinations.
Staying at "Casa Innocenti", the picturesque medieval home of the chef and host, Carlo Innocenti, in the small village of Arcidosso, guests learn "La Cucina Povera", the simple and flavorful style of southern Tuscany. This was the peasant's cuisine -- centuries of creativity and limited international food supplies led southern Tuscans to explore every imaginable ingredient and recipe combination available locally. The relaxed, informal style of cooking, a glass of local wine always within arm's reach, the small group (maximum of eight guests), and the personal attention given by the host, produces a member-of-the-family atmosphere not found in more formal schools.
Carlo Innocenti teaches five hands-on cooking courses during the seven-day package, three during the four-day package, hosts a wine-tasting session and leads his guests through local markets, restaurants and vineyards. Both courses includes accommodations, food, wine, airport transfers to and from Rome, Florence or Pisa, and local transportation for scheduled excursions.
Participants are taught an array of dishes with a focus on the specialties of the season: soups, game meats and traditional holiday cakes in the winter; fresh vegetables and seafood in the spring and summer; and freshly pressed olive oil, sauces with mushrooms and truffles, chestnuts and game meats in the fall; all accompanied by outstanding Tuscan wines from the Innocenti cellars.
Sitting around a large wooden table, guests learn how to plan the meal, how to choose the best ingredients from the right shops, prepare those ingredients, choose which plates and wine glasses help accentuate the meal, decide on the proper wines, and finally, cook the meal, guided by Carlo's expert suggestions and knowledge. This process fosters the sense that the meal is about the shared company of friends and family, and the effort taken in preparing the atmosphere, as well as the meal.
Excursions, adjusted for the season, are planned to nearby villages that include Montalcino, known for the vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine; the pretty seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia; and Sovana and Pitigliano, with their ancient ghettos and Estrucan tombs.
The five-story "Casa Innocenti" dates back to 1100 A.D., is the highest house in the village, and is next door to the village's castle. "La Cantina", the elaborate wine cellar and one of several dining areas, is on the bottom floor; the first floor has a living room, dining room, a large rustic kitchen where Carlo holds cooking classes, patio and garden; floors two through four have bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, private kitchens and a library. Views from the windows take in an entire piazza, the village, castle and Monte Amiata, southern Tuscany's highest mountain. Ancient terra-cotta floors and wooden beams give rooms a traditional warmth and furnishings are Italian antiques, artifacts and paintings.
Reservations, brochures and additional information can be obtained from Tuscan Way, 2829 Bird Avenue, PMB 242, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133; telephone (800) 766-2390 or (305) 446-0127, fax (305) 448-2086, website: <www.tuscanway.com>.
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© Copyright 2006-2012 Tuscan Way
Isabel Innocenti
Tuscan Way - La Via dei Sensi
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 5, PMB 242
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 USA
Tel: 800-766-2390 or 305-598-8368
Fax: 800-767-9699 or 305-598-8369
Email:
inquire@tuscanway.com
SOUTHERN
TUSCANY'S GREAT WINE HARVEST, 'LA VENDEMMIA',
IS THE FESTIVE FOCUS OF TUSCAN WAY'S EIGHT-DAY TOUR
COCONUT GROVE, FL -- Southern Tuscany's great wine-harvest festival -- "La Vendemmia" -- is the focus of a eight-day Tuscan Way tour to the wineries of Montalcino, Scansano and Montepulciano, where the "kings" of Tuscan wine -- Brunello, Rosso, Morellino and the vino nobile of Montepulciano -- are produced.
Tasting is scheduled at each vineyard, and guests actively participate in
La Vendemmia, helping to pick the grapes and learning of wine-making and its
traditions, at Leoni Farmhouse, a vineyard and working farm in Arcille, near
Scansano.
The tour departs September 27, 2000, when guests are picked up at
Fiumicino International Airport in Rome, or the Florence airport in Florence,
and driven to Tuscan Way headquarters, Casa Innocenti, the picturesque medieval
home of the chef and host, Carlo Innocenti, in the small village of Arcidosso,
where they stay during the tour.
Daily excursions from Arcidosso visit Montalcino and Scansano, walking
through these charming hill towns with Carlo as guide and tasting Brunello and
Morellino with his expert guidance as well as that of the local vintners;
Santafiora, a medieval village that Dante cited in "The Divine Comedy"
and where an elegant Romanesque church holds pottery by the celebrated
Renaissance artist Della Robbia; the little villages of Monte Amiata; and the
town of Montepulciano, whose architecture rivals its wine in reputation.
A Sunday morning stroll with Carlo through the markets of Arcidosso
offers a lesson in choosing the best Tuscan vegetables and meats.
Carlo himself cooks dinner nightly at Casa Innocenti, each meal
accompanied by an outstanding Tuscan wine from the Innocenti cellars.
The five-story "Casa Innocenti" dates back to 1100 A.D., is the
highest house in the village, and is next door to the village's castle.
"La Cantina", the elaborate wine cellar and one of several
dining areas, is on the bottom floor; the first floor has a living room, dining
room, a large rustic kitchen where Carlo holds cooking classes, patio and
garden; floors two through four have bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, private
kitchens and a library. Views from
the windows take in an entire piazza, the village, castle and Monte Amiata,
southern Tuscany's highest mountain. Ancient
terra-cotta floors and wooden beams give rooms a traditional warmth and
furnishings are Italian antiques, artifacts and paintings.
The price, $2,290 per person, double occupancy, covers seven nights'
accommodations; all meals, with Tuscan wines; transportation throughout,
including airport transfers; and all excursions. A five-day package, also departing September 27, costs
$1,490. Single supplement in each
case is $350.
Reservations, brochures and additional information can be obtained from
Tuscan Way, 2829 Bird Avenue, PMB 242, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133; telephone (800)
766-2390 or (305) 446-0127, fax (305) 448-2086, website: <www.tuscanway.com>.
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© Copyright 2006-2012 Tuscan Way
Isabel Innocenti
Tuscan Way - La Via dei Sensi
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 5, PMB 242
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 USA
Tel: 800-766-2390 or 305-598-8368
Fax: 800-767-9699 or 305-598-8369
Email:
inquire@tuscanway.com
SHOWCASE THE 'KINGS' OF TUSCAN
WINES
COCONUT GROVE, FL -- Tuscan Way, a provider of packaged
and custom tours to Italian destinations, has introduced seven-day wine tours to
Tuscany, focusing on the wineries of Montalcino, Scansano and Montepulciano,
where the "kings" of Tuscan wine -- Brunello, Rosso, Morellino
and the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano -- are produced.
Tasting is scheduled at each vineyard, and time is provided to explore
the cultural areas of the villages and shop for the wines, olive oils and
Etruscan ceramics for which Tuscany is famous.
Guests are picked up in Florence and driven to Le Casacce, a 400-acre
working country estate outside the small villages of Castel del Piano and
Arcidosso. Amid the estate's olive
groves and grazing land, with Monte Amiata, southern Tuscany's highest mountain,
as a backdrop, is the main house with a restaurant, two sitting rooms and a
portico. Three adjacent farmhouses,
with eight apartments total, are furnished in typical Tuscan style, with modern
amenities and rustic fireplaces.
Daily excursions from Le Casacce visit Montalcino and Scansano, walking
through these charming hill towns with a guide and tasting Brunello and
Morellino with the expert guidance of the local vintners; Pitigliano, a medieval
village still dominated by its 14th-century main square, Piazza della Repubblica,
where lunch is accompanied by the much celebrated local wine, Bianco di
Pitigliano; the town of Montepulciano, whose architecture rivals its wine in
reputation; the little villages of Monte Amiata -- Santa Fiora and Abbadia San
Salvatore -- and Sovana, a village with Etruscan-Roman foundations, medieval
homes and a 15th-century Romanesque church.
A visit to Casa Innocenti, the picturesque medieval home of chef and
Tuscan Way co-founder, Carlo Innocenti, in the small village of Arcidosso,
includes a tour of the five-story home and a home-cooked dinner, served with a
variety of Tuscan wines from Carlo's private wine cellar.
The price, $2,290 per person, double occupancy, covers six nights'
accommodations; all meals, with Tuscan wines; transportation throughout,
including airport transfers; and all excursions.
Single supplement in each case is $350.
Departures begin April 22 and run through October.
Reservations, brochures and additional information can be obtained from
Tuscan Way, 2829 Bird Avenue, PMB 242, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133; telephone (800)
766-2390 or (305) 446-0127, fax (305) 448-2086, websites:
www.tuscanywinetour.com and www.tuscanway.com.
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© Copyright 2006-2012 Tuscan Way
Isabel Innocenti
Tuscan Way - La Via dei Sensi
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 5, PMB 242
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 USA
Tel: 800-766-2390 or 305-598-8368
Fax: 800-767-9699 or 305-598-8369
Email:
inquire@tuscanway.com
Emails, letters & postcards we receive from our visitors
Isabel,
We returned last night to Atlanta. I left my heart on a hill in Toscana ... Believe me when I tell you, on behalf of all of us, that we have never had a more wonderful trip in our lives. We have all traveled a great deal to many places but Arcidosso, and especially your father by far is the best! We never wanted to leave. He treated us with such kindness and showed us things and told us stories and introduced us to Silvio and Marcello and told us about your mother and Romeo and made us wonderful wonderful food and served us lots and lots of vino locale and grappa and maraschino and vin santo and it was favoloso. You will never know how happy we were for four enchanted days and nights. Thank you Isabel.
Carlo and Soto, I love Arcidosso because you have made Toscana what it is for me. Better than Roma, Firenze and even Venice! I will be back in October with Tibby. Stay well and thank you for another wonderful time.
Gayle DeJulio Atlanta, GA
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"The intimacy, the personal attention, and staying in a home instead of a hotel made our trip unique. It was wonderful. The itinerary was very flexible."
By US Airways "INFLIGHT INSIGHTS": "When it's our turn to vacation, I find most airline people like the out-of-the-ordinary places. Well, I've found one. Tucked away in the Southern part of Tuscany, Italy, is a little hunk of paradise called Arcidosso. It's a once-in-a-lifetime trip that will truly inspire you.
Bryan Smith Manager US Airways Inflight Insights Magazine
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made this truly memorable and look forward to using all your recipes with you in mind for years to come! Please come to America. Again thanks for all your special kindness.
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Carlo, we shall never forget our experience while in Tuscany. Your home is so fabulous beyond words, and enhanced by your personable charm and hospitality We shall toast to Carlo when we pop the cork of the special bottle of wine you gave us. Words are inadequate to express this memorable experience. We shall ever be grateful to you. Thanks so much.
Chris Chrisley Alexandria, VA
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Dear Carlo,
We had a wonderful trip through your blessed land of Southern Tuscany. There were many memorable events we experienced as we visited all of those remarkable ancient places. What a treasure of memories to bring home with us! It was a very special remembrance that just highlighted all that we had learned about the fortresses, and walled cities, and the way people lived in those olden times. You were very gracious to share your home with us, and our special thanks to you for the birthday cake you had prepared for Cecilia. That is a very warm remembrance for us both.
So, our sincerest thanks for your gracious hospitality and best wishes.
Paul & Cecilia Ukiah, California
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Dear Mr. Innocenti,
We still recall with great pleasure our stay at your house, and we want again to thank you for your remarkable generosity in sharing your home and hospitality with all of us. It was a great treat. If ever you should be able to visit us, it would give us real pleasure to return the favor!
Sincerely yours,
Carl & Do Amherst, Massachusetts
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Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and delicious food!
Harriet & Bob Tucson, Arizona
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Isabel, what a wonderful place! Your father is a fantastic host!
Susan Campbell Pittsburgh, PA
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Ciao Isabel! Tuscany is so beautiful, your dad is so nice and the food is so good! It's a real dream for me!
Maria Sirabella Pittsburgh, PA
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Our time in Tuscany was enhanced by your wonderful hospitality, great personality, interesting stories and expert driving! Staying here has added a very special element to our trip. Thank you.
Please visit us in Pittsburgh.
Cayle Glosser Pittsburgh, PA
Your personal warmth and attention added to our visit to Tuscany. You are a special person and we enjoyed your company. The food was great and your house fascinating. Visit us in Pittsburgh.
Mary Glosser Pittsburgh, PA
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Thank you Carlo for a wonderful time for your terrific hospitality and for sharing your lovely home. Please come and visit us in Pittsburgh PA.
George L. Arnold Pittsburgh, PA
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Carlo, you have helped to make my first (but not last) trip to Tuscany memorable. Thank you for all your hospitality. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I hope you will let us return your kindness by visiting us in Pittsburgh.
Laura Arnold Pittsburgh, PA
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Dear Isabel is so nice of you to remember us. We all enjoyed our stay at your Dads home. Give him our best!
Margaret Antonelli - Pittsburgh, PA
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Dear Carlo,
Thank you for a wonderful evening. Your warmth and hospitality will be long remembered. Thank you!
George Zivley - Pearland, TX
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Carlo,
Thank you again for welcoming us into your home. We had a great time and really enjoyed our day in Tuscany!
Melanie Shaffer Greensboro, NC
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Dear Carlo,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home in Tuscany with my family. This experience has been unforgettable. We enjoyed being with and meeting, Romeo, Federica, Claudia and your friends, and you, you are a special person, especially to have put up with us.
Your tours into the countryside were beautiful and historic.
Your cooking classes were extraordinary, I learned so much and are anxious to try them all upon our return to America. We will call if we get stuck.
Again, thank you, for your heartfelt hospitality and we hope to see you in our home and country!
Ciao!
Susan Butterfield, US Airways Boston, MA
Carlo, Fede and Romeo,
I really enjoyed my stay with you. It was wonderful! It was a mixture of tours and cooking very well balanced and enjoyable. The tours had a tourist flavor in the sense that we saw many new things and at the same time Federica and Carlo were so personal and kind that I did not feel like a tourist but rather like a guest. What a great program you have! Many thanks! Ciao. If you come to San Francisco, please call us!
Jane Mott San Francisco, CA
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Carlo,
Thank you so much for the lovely time here. Your gracious hospitality and grand spirit for life is heart warming. Best to you always!
Federica and Romeo,
You both are so very beautiful and so very sweet and wish you all the love, good health, and happiness that life can bring! Ciao!
Dawn
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Carlo, thank you for sharing your lovely home with us and taking us around Tuscany. We had a wonderful visit filled with fond memories. You are a gracious host.
Caye Teagarden Atlanta, GA
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Dear Carlo and Soto,
This has been a dream vacation from my frantic life at home. Your castle is a blessing to all friends and I will have many wonderful stories to tell family! You are a gentle spirit with enormous heart and I love your conversations with me. Stay well, and I will pray for your continued success!
Your friend
Martha Campbell Atlanta, GA
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Many thanks for a fantastic Etruscan (and Tuscan, of course!) time. Wishing you and Soto much happiness. Grazie.
Mariska Nietzman London, UK
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Thank you so much for being the perfect host. I have learned a great deal about Tuscany and Etruscan society in such a short time and the food? Well, the food and the cooking speak for themselves. Many, many thanks and continued success. Miaow for Soto!
Lesley Nietzman, Pelican Travel Naples, FL
© Copyright 2006-2012 Tuscan Way
Isabel Innocenti
Tuscan Way - La Via dei Sensi
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 5, PMB 242
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 USA
Tel: 800-766-2390 or 305-598-8368
Fax: 800-767-9699 or 305-598-8369
Email:
inquire@tuscanway.com