I mentioned last week that I was going to set up a live feed during my weeklong DaVinci Wine Storyteller Experience. Well, here it is! I arrived in Vinci, Italy yesterday, and so far, everything has been incredible. Surrounded by plots of Sangiovese grapes, bushy olive trees and soaring cypresses, the Tuscan villa we’re calling home this week (Casale Di Villa) is a historic space appointed with stone floors, antique furnishings and exposed wooden beams. There’s a wood-burning pizza oven in the back yard, a chicken coop nestled behind bushes of fresh bay leaves, and an expansive garden dotted with ripe tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and fresh herbs. I’m not going to get too detailed here though. After the trip, I’m going to share all of my experiences, meals and photos in a recap post. Until then, check out the series of photos below from all the DaVinci Storytellers, including Alana, Molly and Rebecca.
This live feed is now closed. Please check out recap photos from the trip here and here.
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Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
#envious
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What an amazing experience you must be having! Lucky you!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Katie! It was such a fun trip. We ate and drank ALL the Italian things.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
What an awesome trip! That cheese is simply jaw-dropping, I want eat the whole wheel!
Brandon Matzek says
That was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The wine and cheese pairings were just wonderful. You would have loved it! Thanks Kimberly.
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Jealous, jealous, JEALOUS!!!!! I love Tuscany. There really is no other place like it in the world. When we were there a couple years ago, we stayed in Greve (only 30 miles from where you are!) and fell in love with the area. The food, the wine, the people, the scenery–ahhh… In fact, I think I need to be alone for a moment. LOL If you can get to Panzano in Chianti, you have to go visit Dario the Butcher. Seriously. ENJOY!
Brandon Matzek says
Before this trip, I had visited many of the major cities in Italy. The vibe in Tuscany is so different! So simple and tradition in all of the best ways. There’s a big focus on high quality ingredients, and putting a lot of time and attention into the craft. Loved every bit of it.
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
What an amazing trip! I’m totally jealous!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Lauren!
The Food Hunter says
this is awesome! I am extremely jealous!!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks :)!!
Christina @ Christina's Cucina says
I too, was in Italy about 2 weeks ago, so I really shouldn’t be envious, but I am because I was in Southern Italy and didn’t get to go to Northern Italy! I know #firstworldproblems Fabulous photos!
Brandy M says
I am jealous you all look like you are having a blast and all the food you get to try. I am going to pack myself in your suitcase next time.
Brandon Matzek says
Haha thanks Brandy!!
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
What a trip!! Food, wine, Italy, bloggers. Sounds like a dream. (P.S. What’s Molly like in real life?)
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says
Sounds like you had a fantastic time! Great photos!
Matthew From Nomageddon says
Italy….I want to go to there.