Capalbio (Tuscany)

The village of Capalbio

Capalbio is a municipality in the Province of Grosseto, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It borders the following municipalities: Manciano, Montalto di Castro, Orbetello. The name derives probably from the Latin Caput Album or Campus Albus (White Cape or Field, respectively), due to the white alabaster stone dug in the area. The hills around the commune are part 'Denominazione di origine controllata' (DOC) that produces red, white and rosé wines as a dessert Vin Santo style.

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Panoramic Suite at Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1: Medieval Tower Meets Modern Luxury on Florence’s High-End Shopping Street

Escape to a bygone era at this hotel housed in the Antica Torre Tornabuoni, a restored tower-house first built by the Guelph Ruggerini family in the mid-13th century.

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A restorer works in the "secret" staircase of Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Vecchio Staircase Restoration Work Reveals 16th-Century Frescoes

During work on the vaults and walls of an old staircase leading from Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio’s Terrace of Saturn to the ground floor, a team of restorers made a “grotesque” discovery.

 

 

 

Italian Language
Eike Schmidt
How to Write a Business Email in Italian, Inspired by Eike Schmidt

When the Uffizi Galleries staff got sloppy with email communications, Director Eike Schmidt righted the ship. His commitment to clear, professional messaging inspired this latest Italian lesson.

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Workers in the vineyard of Villa Saletta
Heritage in Every Sip: A Journey Through the Winemaking Legacy of Villa Saletta

Whether you're a Tuscan wine connoisseur who could use a break from the Chianti clichés, or someone who simply appreciates the finer things in life, Villa Saletta should be on your radar.

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truffle hunting dogs
Top Truffle Festivals in Italy in March 2023

It's prime truffle time in much of the Boot. Bianchetti truffles are king in March, though the month also brings the tail end of winter black truffle season.

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Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
Stuffed mussels from Viareggio
Cozze Ripiene alla Viareggina: Viareggio-Style Stuffed Mussels

This intriguingly delicious main from Tuscany is a unique pairing of mussels with a meat mixture stuffing.

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baked castagnaccio
Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake

Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.

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Tuscan Farro Soup
Zuppa di Farro: Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

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Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

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Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
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@enquiries_1 asks:

We have a property just outside Sansepolcro that we are restoring.  We are half way through the rebuild/repair.  We are urgently looking for someone to manage the remainder whilst we are in the UK.  Please could someone advise if they know of anybody that they would recommend?

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@dnaprecision asks:

Hello all....can someone give me some advice on hiring a 2 ton mini dogger / excavator for about 2 a month....I,m in Barga  (Tuscany) and looking to clear land for glamping pods and general work / clearing on my land....what should I expect to pay and where in Tuscany is a reputable tool hire Co

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@Mariusstampe asks:

Does it make sense to buy a house close to a small town in Tuscany if the house does not have water and sewer, but has electricity cables running into it, and would it be too expensive to get pipes for water and sewer installed since the town is only about 50-100 meters away? If anyone has an ide

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