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VINITALY – PRESTIGIOUS WINE FAIR IN VERONA
Every year in Verona takes place VINITALY, the most significant and exclusive appointment to get to know the Italian wines, the wineries that produce them and the latest novelties in the wine sector. Among the participants are: wine producers, wine buyers, tourist companies, journalists and visitors.
Here are some pictures about the Gavi wine of Piedmont taken last April2009 during Vinitaly. 
Not be be missed the chef – the cook for every occasion - who served oysters in abundance. Gavi docg, the great piedmontese wine, is produced in south Piedmont from Cortese grapes. Gavi wine is dry, white, from non aromatic grapes, remarkable for its elegance and delicacy which make it an extremely versatile wine.
The Toscana building is always one of the largest and representative ones of Vinitaly.
Here are some photos of the 43rd edition in April 2009. 
In 2010, the 44th edition will take place April 8-12 as usual in Verona. Those who want to participate in the event should book an accommodation
well in advance. Book through the
Tour Company Beauty In Italy.
Many wineries from Tuscany took place in the event, such as Poggio Antico, Badia a Cotibuono, Rocca delle Macie, Cantine del Redi ,Talosa … impossible to mention them all! To organize excursions to wineries in Tuscany with licensed English speaking drivers please contact Violetta Buti who will be able to advise you at best depending on your interests and starting point.
We draw your attention to the yearly appointment OPEN WINERIES taking place on the last Sunday in May, this year May 31st. Every region in Italy participates with several wineries and you will be able to visit the properties and taste the wines of their production. The event is for free, the important fact is to get organized and partecipate! In Tuscany the event is organized by il Movimento Turismo del Vino. You can contact the travel agency Beauty In Italy for info about the wineries that partecipate and for booking a driver to take you to the excursion – on this very occasion or any time during the year!
ITALIAN WEEK OF CULTURE finishes April 25th, 2009
Posted by Violetta Buti in CULTURAL EVENTS IN FLORENCE on 19/04/2009
SPECIAL OPENINGS AND EVENTS IN ITALY
We would like to draw your attention to some special events and openings in Florence and Tuscany during the XIth WEEK OF CULTURE IN ITALY taking place until April 25th, 2009
Monday April 20th + Thursday April 23rd 2009 - at 10:00 AM in Pratolino (Vaglia), north of Florence, direction Futa path: Guided tour through the Medici Pratolino Park: Buontalenti chapel, Gigant of the Apenin by Giambologna, Juppiter Fontain, Montini hunting hut, stables by Buontalenti. Hiking clothes and shoes recommended, the tour lasts around 2 hours, it will be in Italian but still very enjoyable for foreign visitors. Free admission for only 50 visitors so it’s better to call and book at 055 2651819.
Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 – Visits at 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 4:00 PM at Cappella Rucellai, via della Spada 18, in the center of Florence. Free admission but boooking is required at 055 2651819. Guided tours of the Rucellai Chapel and Temple by Leon Battista Alberti. Inside the chapel one can see a replica of the Holy Sepulchre in Gerusalem which the art historian Vasari ascribed to Alberti. It was build in 1467. Tours are in Italian, - but what is important is – that the chapel is open and you can go inside to see this little treasure!
Saturday April 25th – At 3:00 PM in
VALLOMBROSA, in the town SALTINO (REGGELLO), in via Gualberto # 331 – MEETING POINT: in front of Vallombrosa Abbey. The owners of the Villa-Castello di Acquabella (see this link for accommodation) will open their beautiful property to the public. The villa was designed by the architect Corinto Corinti in the XIXth century and he planned it according to the “Gesamtkuntwerke” style. Before the visit there will be a brief conference, and it will be in Italian – but what matters most is that this property will be open and you will be able to see it. Vallombrosa is also a special area up in the mountains especially appreciated by the people in Tuscany during summer.
For further information about guided tours in Florence, Tuscany and the whole of Italy log onto: www.beautyinitaly.com
XI SETTIMANA DEI BENI CULTURALI
Posted by Violetta Buti in 2009 EVENTI CULTURALI, CULTURAL EVENTS IN FLORENCE on 19/04/2009
XI SETTIMANA DEI BENI CULTURALI
SEGNALIAMO:
LUNEDì 20 APRILE + GIOVEDì 23 APRILE 2009 – Ore 10:00 Parco Mediceo di Pratolino (Vaglia) “A spasso per il Parco della Meraviglie: dalla cappella del Buontlenti al casino di Montili”. Evento promosso dalla Provincia di Firenze – Istituzione Parco Mediceo di Pratolino. Un itinerario guidato nel parco di Pratolino alla scoperta dei suoi tesori, con il seguente percorso locada, cappella del Buontalenti, Gigante dell’Appennino, fontata di Giove, casino di Montili, scuderie del Buontalenti. E’ consigliato abbigliamento da trekking, prevedendo un itinerario di circa due ore.
MARTEDì 21 APRILE 2009 – Ore 15:00 Firenze “Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane e Castro” – evento promosso in collaborazione con Palazzo Spinelli per l’Arte e il Restauro. Presso Palazzo Spinelli, Borgo Santa Croce 10, Firenze- telefono per informazioni: 055 246001. L’incontro intende ricostruire la storia della nascita, del declino e della distruzione della città di Castro, disegnata dal fiorentino Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane per il cardinale Alessandro Farnese e rasa al suolo dalle milizie pontificie nel 1649.
MERCOLEDì 22 Aprile 2009 – Ore 10:00 / 11:00 / 16:00 Presso Cappella Rucellai, via della Spada 18, Firenze – Prenotazione obbligatoria telefono 055 2651819.”Visita guidata alla Cappella Rucellai e al tempietto di Leon Battista Alberti”. Visita guidata alla cappella Rucellai e al Sacro Sepolcro recentamente restaurati. All’interno della cappella è collocato il Sacello del Santo Sepolcro, attribuito dal Vasari allo stesso Alberti. Realizzato nel 1467.
GIOVEDì 23 APRILE – Ore 15:00 Incisa Valdarno “Restauri alla Chiesa del Vivaio di Incisa Valdarno” presso Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Incisa Valdarno, Firenze. Convegno sullo stato del’Arte dei restauri completati, di quelli in coso e dei progetti approvati, relativi al complesso del Vivaio, eretto a partire dal 1516 per volere dela papa mediceo Leone X.
VENERDì 24 APRILE – ore 11:30 – Presso Teatro del Rondò di Bacco Pitti, PIazza Pitti 1, Firenze “Il Rondò di Bacco di Palazzo PItti a Firenze.Studi e rilievi per una proposta di riuso” – Conferenza.
SABATO 25 APRILE – Ore 15:00 VALLOMBROSA presso Località Saltino (Reggello), Via San Gualberto 331 (Punto di ritrovo davanti all’ingresso dell’Abbazzia di Vallombrosa ale ore 15:00) per visita VILLA CASTELLO DI ACQUABELLA – Evento promosso in collaborazione con i proprietari della Villa, i quali apriranno al pubblico la splendida dimora progettata in chiave di “Gesamtkunstwerke” da Corinto Corinti, uno dei protagonisti dell’architettur fiorentina di fine Ottocento. La visita guidata straordinaria sarà preceduta da una breve conferenza a cura dell’architetto Emanuele Masiello della Soprintendenza BAPSAE. PRENOTAZIONE FACOLTATIVA (massimo 50 visitatori). Per informazioni e prenotazioni tel. 055 2651819.
Per informazioni su visite guidate contattare www.beautyinitaly.com
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