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    1 Sep 21, 2015 Italian  |  

    Live from Tuscany! #DaVinciStoryteller

    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.

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    This live feed is now closed. Please check out recap photos from the trip here and here.

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    1. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:21 am

      #envious

      🙂

      What an amazing experience you must be having! Lucky you!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks Katie! It was such a fun trip. We ate and drank ALL the Italian things.

        Reply
    2. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 29, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      What an awesome trip! That cheese is simply jaw-dropping, I want eat the whole wheel!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        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.

        Reply
    3. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

      September 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      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!

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      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        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.

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    4. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says

      September 30, 2015 at 5:31 am

      What an amazing trip! I’m totally jealous!

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      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks Lauren!

        Reply
    5. The Food Hunter says

      September 30, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      this is awesome! I am extremely jealous!!

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      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks :)!!

        Reply
    6. Christina @ Christina's Cucina says

      September 30, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Brandy M says

      October 2, 2015 at 11:10 am

      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.

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      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 2, 2015 at 4:18 pm

        Haha thanks Brandy!!

        Reply
    8. Steph @ Steph in Thyme says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:58 am

      What a trip!! Food, wine, Italy, bloggers. Sounds like a dream. (P.S. What’s Molly like in real life?)

      Reply
    9. Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says

      October 4, 2015 at 11:57 am

      Sounds like you had a fantastic time! Great photos!

      Reply
    10. Matthew From Nomageddon says

      October 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Italy….I want to go to there.

      Reply

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