Central Italy

If you ask anybody to name an Italian wine most will reply Chianti, famous in the past for its round-bottomed, straw-wrapped flasks that were to be found as rustic candle holders in Italian restaurants around the world or converted into table lamps in homes . Chianti comes from Tuscany, a region that produces a plethora of renowned wines with names like Brunello and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Clearly, Tuscany is a region worthy of attention and rightly so, but let us show you the wonderful things that can be found in neighbouring Umbria and Lazio. Uncover ancient battle sites that have now become vineyards and discover how German bishops fell in love with Italian wines.