Her book is one of many beginners’ guides to ... Contributors include Emily O’Hare on white grapes; me on Tuscan wine with food; and Elizabeth Berger who writes on olive oil.

Heading "out to Tuscany" from Florence for a day of wine tasting is a staple of many travelers’ itineraries. But it’s often misunderstood: Many arrive without realizing that Florence is the ...

If you want more privacy, you can also book semiprivate and private tours ... Towns of Italy offers a wine tour of Tuscany, as well as other cooking classes. While La Bussola's morning walking ...