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WINE EXPERIENCES

BACCHUS & CO. 

«A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.» –Louis Pasteur 

Bacchus , the god of wine, definitely lives in Italy! Wine is an absolute symbol of Italy. Making wine means practicing the art of wine with the same dedication and passion with which the paintings, sculptures and drawings are made.In the geography of Italian wines the denomination of Brunello, Franciacorta, Prosecco and Super-Tuscan are terms well known to the general public. But the wines of Italy are not just these.

There are many terroir and denominations of other highly valued wines which each year enrich the landscape of excellence and prestige such as the area of Etna in Sicily. Every vineyard and every cellar has its own very personal story. There are wine estates that are handed down from generation to generation and there are new ones born from an adventurous producers vision. One of the great pleasures of going to a producers cellar is listening to their story from them whilst you sip on a glass of wine on a winter’s day in front of the fireplace in a castle or in spring whilst walking together through the sinuous vineyards in Val d’Orcia.

Together with friends who are renowned winemakers we will discover some of Italy’s great wine estates as well as smaller dynamic producers, loved by the connoisseurs, who make an eco-friendly approach a quality priority.Take a deep dive to discover dream vineyards and cellars in Piedmonte and Tuscan castles, the ancient recuperated vineyards in the Venice Lagoon as well as the precious bunches of seaside grapes from the sicilian islands.

WALKING AND SOFT TREKKING

NOTHING BUT STROLLS 

Walking reinvigorates both the body and the mind. It allows us to take that precious time just for ourselves. Walking is also a different way to rediscover with fresh eyes even the most well trodden places in Italy. Have you ever taken a stroll in the hills above Florence on the Pian Dei Giullari or Fiesole? Together We can discover the ancestral forests of Abruzzo and Tuscan Casentino or going to villages in the Val d’Orcia on paths through the vineyards with majestic views over nature till the sea.We will take you to the AEolians in Sicily to discover the crater of the Vulcans and rediscover the ancient paths used by fishermen, dirt paths that take you to the lighthouses and the vineyards of Passito grapes where you can enjoy a glass of that precious nectar at sunset surrounded by the sea.

PRIVATE ACCESS

NOTHING BUT DOORWAYS 

There is a spot in Rome on top of the Aventino Hill, where there is a hole in the wall from which you unexpectedly and surprisingly see the Dome of St Peter’s life size. So, imagine a key that opens an old door and reveals the magic of a courtyard in a Nobleman’s palace, a collection of art and an old fresco hidden behind that door. Thanks to our personal relationships and a keen knowledge of Italy, we are able to open doors for you that are normally closed to mass tourism.The experience of the true off the beaten track is without price.

MINDFULNESS

LOVELY KARMA 

Be present in your own body, let your mind have a holiday. Our modern lives are increasingly stressed inducing and over-stimulating. Discover hidden gems, Indulge! Meditation and regenerative practices, yoga classes in the middle of breathtaking scenery, forest therapy to absorb nature’s strength. Exploring some of Italy’s most remote areas where trading haven’t changed for a very long time. Taking advantage of a collaboration with accredited experts in the sector, we create vacations and experiences aimed at building self knowledge and interior regeneration in mystical places like castles, abbeys, country villas and private islands. Creating unforgettable memories of peace and regeneration which will nourish you in your daily life when you get home.

FOOD CULTURE

BUON APPETITO!

«When the water in the pots boil, immediately drop the macaroni in.»
Neapolitan proverb

Buon Appetito! is the phrase that is said before any meal in Italy. A grandmother will say it before Sunday lunch as will a waiter in a restaurant.
Buon Appetito represents the thoroughly Italian pleasure taken in food as sharing, joy and an intrinsic part of its culture. Italy has a limitless culinary choice where each region has many of their own particular specialties due to geographic and  cultural characteristics.

You will find endless variations on the dining table, from French influences in the North to Arab ones in the south. A vast and glorious world where loosing yourself will be a pleasure to the palate as well as to the eyes. Osterie, Trattorias, family run and Michelin starred restaurants are part of the rich and varied fabric of our country. If the south is the kingdom of the Mediterranean diet and its elixir of long life in the Cilento, if rome is the home of artichokes and quinto quarto – Anything that is not part of the four main cuts of meat – in the center the Tuscan cuisine reigns supreme.

To accompany the fine wines is Tuscan gastronomy, a reflection of the region’s many distinctive features and diverse inhabitants. It is both poor and rich depending on local specialties. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is excellent everywhere.The region’s cheese includes Pecorino, an excellent sheep’s cheese. One of these is an exquisite version called Pecorino di Pienza, a beautiful small renaissance town teeming with farm shops, cheese makers stores as well as specialists in aged cheeses. While Tuscan bread plays a big part in every meal, dubbed sciocco,  it has little to no salt so as to compliment the decidedly flavorful food.

CITY WANDER

MIRABILIA URBIS 

If you have ever climbed to the top of the Gianicolo Hill in Rome or to Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, the view of the city that unfolds before you is so amazing that it will make you gasp!

Latin language defines the Italian cities as Mirabilia Urbis, cities of wonder of art and architecture. We will take you away from the crowds and queues and you will be able to visit sights outside of normal hours. A Grand Tour created just for you to discover an Italy and it’s  well known and lesser known masterpieces. There you will have the privilege of being accompanied by art historians and archeologists as well as leading personalities in the contemporary art world. Italy is not only antiquity but also a vibrant contemporary scene wich proposes projects of international appeal such as Punta della Dogana Museum in Venice, the MAXXI museum in Rome and the upcoming constellation of new international galleries in Naples.

LOCAL HANDCRAFTS 

MADE IN ITALY

In Italy all handcrafts are couture, unique pieces from the hand of a master.

Aren’t the nativity scenes from San Gregorio Armeno in Naples or the gold leaf mosaic tiles from Venice masterpieces? You can compare them in their own way to collection of clothes from a Milan catwalk or to a Florentine bronze master. Italy is the country of creativity and manual know how. Artisans have used the colors and the light of nature from the most beautiful country in the world and transformed it into objects, sounds and images. Many of these ancient crafts are disappearing with progress. But in all the regions, there still resists diverse excellence, rich in history. Nothing But Italy will lead you to discover these Italian masters with their ateliers and workshops, and if you are feeling brave you could become their pupil for a day!