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Head to Chianti For an Italian Wine Tasting Experience
Anyone who enjoys a glass of wine and feels that they know the difference between their Merlot and their Shiraz should definitely consider heading to Italy’s famous wine region, Chianti.
Booking into a Tuscany villa will offer visitors a chance to explore the lovely scenery and beautiful cities in the region, as well as sampling the local cuisine, which wouldn’t be complete without a glass of the local wine.
When it comes to wines, there are a lot of subtle differences between not only different grapes but also different
vineyards and producers.
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Italy – Probably The Most Beautiful Country In The World
Of the 195 countries on earth, it should come as no surprise that with 44 world heritage sites, Italy has more than any other country. Italy is steeped in history and myth, with the Roman Empire having ruled a large part of the world for hundreds of years, its effect on the progression of western society cannot be overstated. This is keenly felt throughout the continent, from its wonderful architectural remnants, to the food and wine, clothes worn, cars driven and the art that is loved, not to mention many linguistic roots.
All this from a country that is famed as one of the most beautiful and charismatic on the planet. Italy is made up of 20 regions, five of which are autonomous; Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Aosta Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy covers a land area of 294,020 sq km and has a population of circa 62 million in 2011.
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